Student Life Archives

Hillsdale College Intramural and Intercollegiate Club Sports Programs Reach Success in 2023-2024

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College intramural (IM) sports, recreational club sports, and intercollegiate club sports programs have seen notable success in the 2023-24 academic year.

Hillsdale College Mock Trial Team Wins Second Place at National Championship Tournament

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s Mock Trial “A” team placed first in their division and finished national runner-up at the American Mock Trial Association’s National Championship Tournament held between April 19 to 21. The tournament was hosted by Loyola University Chicago and the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.

Hillsdale College for Life Club Travels to D.C. for March for Life Rally

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College students and members of the Hillsdale College for Life club attended this year’s March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19. The student group has marched in the rally annually since 2011. Approximately 130 students made the overnight bus trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the march, which has occurred annually since 1974.

Hillsdale College Hosts Annual Day of Thanks

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s Student Activities Board, 1844 Society, and Alumni office hosted the Day of Thanks card writing event on Nov. 16. Students filled tables throughout the Grewcock Student Union to participate in the annual event.

Hillsdale College Dedicates Two Dorms

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College dedicated the Marilyn J. Sohn and Ken and Dean Kirn Residences on Oct. 3. The two dorms are home to women on campus, with Kirn completed in 2018 and Sohn in 2023.

Hillsdale College Young Americans for Freedom Chapter Honors Lives Lost On 9/11

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College chapter of Young Americans for Freedom held a memorial on September 11 to honor the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks. This project is part of YAF’s nationwide 9/11: Never Forget Project.

Hillsdale College Graduates Awarded Barry Foundation Scholarship

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College graduates Colton Duncan (‘22) and Katherine Helmick (‘15) were awarded the Barry Foundation Scholarship, which grants full funding for its recipients to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Oxford.

Outstanding Seniors and Top Academic Graduates Recognized at Hillsdale College Commencement

HILLSDALE, Mich. — As a part of its 171st Commencement Ceremony, Hillsdale College recognized the top five academic graduates of the Class of 2023 and the Outstanding Senior Man and Woman. The Outstanding Senior Man and Woman are nominated by the senior class and voted on by the faculty.

Hillsdale College GOAL Program Hosts Annual “Day of Service”

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Great Opportunities for Assistance and Leadership Program hosted its annual Day of Service on April 1. More than 350 students participated in community service projects to serve the Hillsdale community.

Stephen Smith provides remarks; faculty and students honored for teaching and academic excellence

Hillsdale College Celebrates Spring Convocation

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College held its annual Spring Convocation on April 13 in Christ Chapel. As an homage to the liberal arts academic tradition, the community gathered to celebrate the achievements of distinguished students and faculty.

Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States, presented the second Drummond Lecture of the 2022-2023 academic year in Hillsdale College’s Christ Chapel on March 1. His lecture was titled “The Role of Faith in Public Life.”

Mike Pence Delivers Drummond Lecture in Christ Chapel

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States, presented the second Drummond Lecture of the 2022-2023 academic year in Hillsdale College’s Christ Chapel on March 1. His lecture was titled “The Role of Faith in Public Life.”

Hillsdale College Student Activities Board Hosts Annual President’s Ball

The Hillsdale College Student Activities Board hosted its annual President’s Ball in the Searle Center on Feb. 11. Seniors Colton Duncan and Eleanor Hansen were named President’s Ball King and Queen.