HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its annual Homecoming Celebration from Oct. 7-9, welcoming students, faculty, alumni, and their families back to campus for a football game, afternoon tailgate, parade, family-friendly activities, and more.
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Hillsdale College Hosts 2022 Homecoming Celebration
Freshman Class at Hillsdale College Breaks Records
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The admittance rate for Hillsdale College’s incoming class of 2026 is its most selective to date at 20%.
Hillsdale College Hosts Reception in Omaha
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn hosted a reception at the Omaha Marriot Regency in Omaha, Nebraska on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Guests were invited to attend a gift and estate planning seminar, an admissions presentation, and a featured talk by Dr. Arnn on “Preserving Our Country.”
Hillsdale College Hosts Reception in Des Moines
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn hosted a reception at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Guests were invited to attend a gift and estate planning seminar, an admissions presentation, and a featured talk by Dr. Arnn on “Preserving Our Country.”
Hillsdale College Shotgun Team Earns Top Prize at Conference Championship
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Shotgun Team traveled to Marengo, Ohio to compete in the ACUI/SCTP Upper Midwest Conference Championship and International Championship from Oct. 5-9. The team competed against more than 110 athletes from eight colleges and was awarded “Team High Overall,” the most prestigious prize of the event.
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 Chamber Choir Performs Choral Evensong with New Hillsdale Setting
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Chamber Choir performed during the fall Choral Evensong in the Christ Chapel on Oct. 2, featuring the world premiere of a new musical setting by Andrew Maxfield. Hillsdale College faculty, staff, students, and members of the local community attended.
Halter Shooting Sports Center Hosts Memorial Sporting Clays Classic
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted its seventh annual Tom Klix Memorial Sporting Clays Classic on Sept. 24 at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center. The annual sporting clays classic was named for a 1975 Hillsdale College graduate and longtime supporter of the College’s shotgun team. The event raised approximately $13,000 for the endowment of shooting sports scholarships.
Hillsdale College Welcomes New Trustee to Its Board of Trustees
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces the addition James J. Meeks as the newest member to its Board of Trustees.
Hillsdale College Shooting Sports Center Offers Archery Classes for Home-Schooled Students
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center has launched an archery education program for local home-schooled students. The six-week program will walk students through basic skills and safety before moving into stance, form, and marksmanship.
Hillsdale College Tower Players Present Brian Friel’s “Translations”
The Hillsdale College Tower Players opens their production of “Translations,” by Brian Friel on Sept. 28 in the College’s Markel Auditorium. Students, faculty, and community members will attend the opening performance. The play runs through Oct. 2. “The students have worked quickly to bring this beautiful and nuanced play to life in a little more than one month of rehearsals,” said James Brandon, chairman and professor of theatre. “Brian Friel’s play is about the human condition, and our constant desire to be understood.”
Hillsdale College Student to Compete on USA World Championship Team
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College shotgun team member Jordan Sapp will compete at the ISSF World Championship for Shotgun in Osijek, Croatia, as a member of USA Shooting’s Junior Men’s Skeet team. Sapp is the first member of Hillsdale’s shotgun team to earn such an honor.