Traditions include Freshman Convocation, discussions on the Honor Code and academic honesty, faculty-freshman dinners, and Welcome Party.
Press Releases
Hillsdale College Welcomes Class of 2029 to Campus
Hillsdale College Students Research Otto von Habsburg’s Correspondence with Leading American Conservatives
The students interned for the Habsburg Foundation in Budapest, Hungary, this summer.
Hillsdale College Students Take Home Prizes in Independent Institute Essay Contest
Tz-Shiang (Brian) Shia tied for first, and Patrick McDonald won third.
Hillsdale College Professor Speaks at the NRA’s Youth Education Summit
Matthew Spalding, dean of Hillsdale’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, spoke on the architecture of the buildings in Washington, D.C., and on the American founding.
Hillsdale College Online Courses Featured on the Robertson Family’s Unashamed Podcast
Robertson family to dedicate weekly podcast episode to Hillsdale online course discussion starting August 29
Hillsdale College Named Among Nation’s Best by The Princeton Review 2025
Hillsdale College ranked second in the nation for ‘Most Religious Students’ and ‘Most Engaged in Community Service’ and third for ‘Their Students Love These Colleges.’
Hillsdale College Students Intern and Study in Washington, D.C., as Part of Washington-Hillsdale 2025 Internship Program
WHIP students are interning for the House Judiciary Committee, Pacific Legal Foundation, the White House, and more.
Hillsdale College Students Conduct Historical Research in Istanbul
The students worked to digitize and archive historical records in collaboration with the American Research Institute in Turkey.
Hillsdale College Students Study Abroad at the Institut de Touraine in France
Students spent a semester or summer experiencing French language and culture.
Hillsdale College Announces President’s Club Scholarship Recipients
The scholarship is awarded to seniors who are active on campus and dedicated to their studies.
Hillsdale College Faculty Member Jason Gehrke Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
The grant will support research for an in-progress book project, ‘Just War: A Military History.’
Hillsdale College Announces August and September Fine Arts Events
Upcoming events include an art exhibit, a guest organ recital, and a performance by Ballet Hartford.