Campus News Archives

Hillsdale College Online Course, “Constitution 101,” to Add Spanish Subtitles

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s most popular online course, “Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution,” is now adding Spanish subtitles. “The purpose of our online courses program is to teach everyone who wishes to learn, so we’re excited that these subtitles can help reach a new audience of people eager to learn about American history and the U.S. Constitution,” said Kyle Murnen, director of online learning.

Hillsdale College Percussion Ensemble Performs

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Percussion Ensemble performed on March 25 in McNamara Rehearsal Hall. Their performance, titled a “Vintage Percussion Ensemble,” featured some of the earliest and most influential percussion ensemble works, such as “Lonisation” by Edward Varese. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Hillsdale community attended the performance.

Hillsdale College Shotgun Team Members Qualify for Junior World Cup and World Championships

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College Shotgun Team members are set to compete at the Junior World Championship and the Junior World Cup as members of the USA Shooting’s Junior Skeet Teams.

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Course: “The Great Principles of Chemistry”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces its newest online course, “The Great Principles of Chemistry.” Dean of Natural Sciences and Associate Professor of Chemistry Matthew Young teaches the series, which was released on March 28. More than 16,000 people preregistered for the free course.

Hillsdale College Student Newspaper Wins Awards from Michigan Press Association

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s student run newspaper, The Collegian, received 10 awards from the Michigan Press Association for articles and design in the weekly college papers category from the 2021-2022 academic year.

Hillsdale College Academy for Science and Freedom Hosts Presentation in Franklin

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s Academy for Science and Freedom Fellow Jay Bhattacharya spoke at The Harpeth Franklin Downtown in Franklin, Tennessee, on March 2. Bhattacharya’s talk was titled, “Stagnation in Science and How to Fix It.”

Hillsdale College Radio Station Wins Top Honors at Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s radio station WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM received top honors at the 2023 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards, hosted by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters on March 15. The station was named the “2023 College Audio Station of the Year” and received nine individual awards.

Hillsdale College Announces Alumni Award Recipients

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College is proud to announce its 2023 Alumni Award recipients, each of whom will be honored on May 20, 2023, at a special ceremony during White & Blue Reunion Weekend. Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn will present the awards.

Hillsdale College Radio Advisor Recognized at National Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Lecturer in Journalism and General Manager of WRFH/Radio Free 101.7 FM Hillsdale Scot Bertram was nationally recognized as best faculty advisor at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference hosted in New York City from February 23-26.

Hillsdale College Music Department Presents Student Chamber Ensembles

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Music Department Student Chamber Ensembles performed in Christ Chapel on March 4 during Parents Weekend. Students, faculty and staff, families, and members of the community attended the performance.

Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra Performs in Christ Chapel

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The College Symphony Orchestra performed in Christ Chapel on Feb. 25. The orchestra, directed by Professor of Music James A. Holleman, performed the world premiere of a symphony by composer Andrew Maxfield titled “Every Leap is Faith.” The performance was commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University. “The college was honored to work with Andrew Maxfield,” said Holleman. “He is a talented composer, and I am proud of our orchestra students for their hard work and dedication to bringing this new piece of music to life.”

Hillsdale College Tower Players Present “She Loves Me”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Tower Players and the John E.N. & Dede Howard Department of Music Production opened their production of the classic musical “She Loves Me” on March 1. Students, faculty, staff, and community members were in attendance for the romantic comedy, which runs through March 5.