HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces the winners of the second annual Robert H. and Susan M. Rewoldt Essay Contest in Politics. Students Maggie Hroncich, John Rowe, and Duggan Foley took first, second, and third place, respectively. Their essays were written on the topic: “Liberty and the Rule of Law.”
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The New Criterion awarded the ninth annual Edmund Burke Award for Service to Culture and Society to Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn at its annual gala at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on April 28.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted the first of two Somers Seminars this spring at its Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut, on April 29-30. The seminar topic was “Religious Liberty and the American Founding.” Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, spoke on the origins of religious liberty.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the Charger ESPYs in Searle Center on April 27. The ESPYs are an awards ceremony recognizing student-athletes and staff on their accomplishments throughout the year.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College welcomed Halter Center members and the public to an open house at the John A. Halter Shooting Sports Education Center Open House on April 23. The sporting clays course was open, and free introductory clays lessons were provided to all new members. Other activities included free introductory lessons in archery, Olympic air pistol, and rifle shooting.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College hosted the Michigan Supreme Court’s 26th Community Connection outreach program on April 26 in Plaster Auditorium. The seven justices of the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments and met with students at a reception following the case. The program aims to help local high school and college students understand the appellate court and Michigan’s judicial system.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College announces its newest Judith Finn Memorial Award winner, Nathan Neveau. Neveau will receive his master’s degree this year in politics from the College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship. Neveau’s academic interests include the relationship between Christianity, politics, and education.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — This year, Hillsdale College celebrates the 50th anniversary of its speech digest Imprimis and the 40th anniversary of its National Leadership Seminar (NLS) program.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Tower Dancers, the resident student dance company at Hillsdale College, hosted its annual concert in Markel Auditorium April 22-24. This free performance featured 10 dances: two choreographed by guest artists, three by faculty, and five by students. Featured dance genres included modern, ballet, contemporary ballet, and jazz ensembles.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office hosted the Charles R. and Kathleen K. Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence (CTE) to expand the reach of Hillsdale College’s message of classical curricula and subject mastery to a nationwide audience of teachers. Seminars were open to all middle and high-school teachers on April 22, at the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus presented the 2022 Themistocles Award to Paul A. Rahe, Hillsdale College professor of history and Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee Chair in the Western Heritage, at a ceremony in Athens, Greece, on April 11.
HILLSDALE, Mich. — Four members of the Hillsdale rifle team represented the College in team and individual events at the Intercollegiate Club Rifle National Championship in Fort Wayne on April 3. Senior team captain Mary-Kate Brox took 5th place overall with an individual score of 579, earning her Second Team All-Star honors in airgun. This award is the club-level analog of All-American honors and recognizes the top performers in each discipline throughout the academic year.