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Hillsdale College Sends A Record Three Million Pocket Constitutions Nationwide

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College has distributed a record-setting number of Pocket Constitutions as part of its mission to increase constitutional understanding and civic education across the country.

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Course: “The Real American Founding: A Conversation”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces its newest online course, “The Real American Founding: A Conversation.” The free series, released October 11, is taught by Hillsdale College Professor of Politics Thomas G. West and Assistant Professor of Government at Hillsdale College in D.C. David Azerrad.

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Teaching Series: “Supply-Side Economics and American Prosperity with Arthur Laffer”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces its newest online teaching series, “Supply-Side Economics and American Prosperity with Arthur Laffer.” The free teaching series, released August 23, is taught by award-winning economist Dr. Arthur Laffer, who is joined by Steve Forbes, Larry Kudlow, Stephen Moore, Amity Shlaes, Brian Domitrovic, and Larry P. Arnn, to teach the fundamentals of macroeconomics.

Hillsdale College and Its Growing History of Civic Education

HILLSDALE, Mich. — This Independence Day, Hillsdale College is highlighting its many contributions to the study of civics around the country and among people of all ages.

Hillsdale College Marketing Department Wins CASE Circle of Excellence Award

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Marketing Department at Hillsdale College received a Gold Circle of Excellence Award in Design – Specialty Pieces from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for its online learning DVD box sets. The annual competition received more than 4,500 entries from institutions in 28 countries.

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Course: “C.S. Lewis on Christianity”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces its newest online course, “C.S. Lewis on Christianity.” The free course, released May 17, is taught by Dr. Michael Ward, a C.S. Lewis scholar and distinguished teaching fellow at Hillsdale College.

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HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces the release of its newest free online course, “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic.” The course is taught by Kenneth Calvert, professor of history and director of the Oxford Study Abroad Program at Hillsdale College, and Carl Young, assistant professor of classics.

Hillsdale College to Launch New Online Course on American Citizenship

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College released its newest free online course, “American Citizenship and Its Decline,” on Nov. 16. The course is taught by historian Victor Davis Hanson with an introduction by Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn.

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Course on Classic Children’s Literature

The nine-lecture course studies the narratives and themes of eight beloved children’s stories, including The
Wind in the Willows, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Hillsdale College Releases “Constitution 101” Online Course Study Session

“We believe that the study of the principles and purpose of the Constitution is of the utmost importance,” said Kyle Murnen, director of online courses at Hillsdale College. “This study session—adapted for this time when many students are at home—is a resource to help high school students and people everywhere understand the American Founding.”

Hillsdale College’s Online Course, “The Great American Story,” Revised for High School Students

“Because students across the nation are learning through online forums, the College has prepared this online mini-class and its resources especially for high school students,” said Kyle Murnen, director of online courses at Hillsdale College. “Dr. McClay and Dr. Arnn provide great insight into our nation’s past in a thought-provoking way that we can all benefit from.”

Hillsdale College Launches New Online Course on Genesis

Today, Hillsdale College launched its new free online course, “The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives.” The course is taught by Professor of English Justin Jackson, with an introduction by Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn. Over six lectures, the course examines the primary narratives in the book of Genesis, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Esau, and Joseph.