Campus News Archives

Hillsdale College Dedicates Sajak Visual Media Center

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted a ribbon cutting at the Sajak Visual Media Center on May 10. The center was designed to facilitate filming and media production for the students and staff of Hillsdale College.

Hillsdale College Grants Honorary Degrees at Commencement Ceremony 2024

HILLSDALE, Mich. — At its 172nd annual Commencement ceremony on May 11, Hillsdale College awarded Honorary Doctorate of Public Service degrees to John and Susan Cervini, Diana Davis Spencer, and Abby Spencer Moffat. Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry P. Arnn awarded the degrees.

Hillsdale College Hosts 172nd Annual Commencement Ceremony, Welcomes Keynote Speaker Pat Sajak

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College celebrated its 172nd Commencement on Saturday, May 11. Pat Sajak, television game show host and chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees, delivered the keynote address, and the College conferred honorary degrees and recognized top academic graduates.

Three Hillsdale College Graduating Seniors Commissioned by U.S. Marine Corps

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College congratulates Tomasz Ignatik and Joseph Randolph on their commissions to the U.S. Marine Corps and Joseph Hardenbergh on the commission he will receive later this summer. The college hosted an outdoor ceremony at the Civil War Soldiers’ Monument on May 11 to honor the students’ achievement and willingness to serve.

Hillsdale College Celebrates Spring Convocation

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its annual Spring Convocation at Christ Chapel on April 11. The College community gathered together to honor the liberal arts academic tradition and celebrate the achievements of distinguished students and faculty.

Hillsdale College’s Benedict Whalen Receives Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The 2024 Emily Daugherty Award for Teaching Excellence was presented to Associate Professor of English Benedict Whalen. Faculty, students, and friends of Hillsdale College recognized Whalen at Spring Convocation on April 11.

Classmates from 1964 and 1974 Reunite on Campus

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Members of the Hillsdale College 1974 and 1964 graduating classes returned to campus from April 10-12 to celebrate their 50- and 60-year class reunions. This year, those who graduated before 1974 were also invited to participate in the three-day event, which included campus and Halter Center tours, dinner with live music, cocktail receptions, trivia, and the opportunity to attend classes.

Hillsdale College Baseball Plays First Home Game of the Season at New TFO Partners Field

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Baseball team will play its first game on the newly built TFO Partners Field on March 16.

Hillsdale College Student Takes First Place at National Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College student Thérèse Boudreaux (’24) took first place nationally for Best Documentary at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference hosted in New York City.

Hillsdale College Radio Students Named Finalists in Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ 2024 College Audio Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College students were selected as Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ 2024 College Audio Awards finalists in seven different categories. First place, second place, and honorable mention winners will be announced on March 18 at the MAB Student Broadcast Awards Luncheon in Lansing.

Hillsdale College Announces Third Cohort of Fellows for Kehoe Family Initiative for Entrepreneurial Excellence

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces the new cohort of student fellows for the Kehoe Family Initiative for Entrepreneurial Excellence. The fellowship is a five-semester program for Hillsdale College students who aim to join the free market as entrepreneurs after graduation. Sophomores of all majors were invited to apply during the fall 2023 semester.

Hillsdale College Radio Students Named Finalists in Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College students were selected as Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards finalists in eight different categories. First-place winners will be announced on March 2 in New York City.