Atherton passed away on Feb. 25 at the age of 92.
Press Releases
Hillsdale College Remembers Trustee Emeritus William S. Atherton
Hillsdale College Hosts Journalist Mary Katharine Ham as Spring 2026 Pulliam Fellow
Ham gave a lecture titled ‘An Update on the Left’s Outrage Industry.’
Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra Performs ‘Concertos & Pops’ and ‘Wolves & Ducks & Dragons’
The two spring concert performances each featured unique repertoire.
Hillsdale in D.C. Dedicates Chapel of Divine Providence
The chapel was built as part of the renovation and expansion of Hillsdale’s D.C. campus.
Hillsdale in D.C. Co-hosts Podcast With Larry O’Connor
‘Hillsdale on the Hill,’ celebrates the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
Hillsdale College Displays Senior Art Exhibits
The College is displaying several exhibits featuring art by graduating seniors.
Hillsdale College Awards Patrick McDonald ’26 the 2026 Edward Everett Prize in Oratory
Students competed for cash prizes with speeches on ‘Artificial Intelligence — Paradise and Paradise Lost.’
Radio Free Hillsdale Wins Station of the Year at State Broadcasting Awards
Hillsdale College students took first place in nine categories in the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Hillsdale College Announces April Fine Arts Events
Upcoming events include a Big Band concert, a Tower Dancers concert, and ‘Pilgrim the Musical’ by Arise Collective Theatre.
Hillsdale College Announces Nimrod Complex Membership Opportunities
The building is the newest addition to Hillsdale’s Halter Shooting Sports Education Center.
Hillsdale College Holds Center for Constructive Alternatives Seminar on 1776
The seminar considered the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and recent controversies over the significance of 1776.
Hillsdale College Hosts First Physics Invitational
The conference invites undergraduate students from colleges across the Midwest to present their research, hear from speakers, and network with graduate schools and businesses.