Hillsdale College Professor Paul Rahe Releases New Book, Sparta’s First Attic War

Paul Rahe teaching in front of the classroom.

Hillsdale College announces that Professor of History Paul Rahe’s new book, Sparta’s First Attic War: The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta, 478-446 B.C., will be released on August 6, 2019.

Hillsdale College’s Taryn Murphy Wins 2019 Edward Everett Speech Contest

Taryn Murphy at Everett Oratory Competition

Hillsdale College congratulates sophomore Taryn Murphy on winning the 2019 Edward Everett Prize in Oratory, an annual public speaking competition now in its 19th year.

Hillsdale College Professor Publishes Paper Highlighting Benefits of Small-Dollar Loans

Dr. Gary Wolfram speaking cropped

Hillsdale College announces that Gary Wolfram, the William E. Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, has published a paper with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The paper, “Small-Dollar Lending Innovation and the True Cost of Credit,” highlights the benefit of small-dollar lending services for those living paycheck-to-paycheck.

Hillsdale College Hosts Discussion with Author Wilfred M. McClay

The Kirby Center exterior.

On Wednesday, July 17, Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship will host a lecture from author and historian Wilfred M. McClay as part of the AWC Family Foundation Lecture series. McClay’s lecture will focus on his new book, Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story, which explores the events, circumstances, and people that shaped the American nation as we know it.

Hillsdale College Hosts First Book Event with Mollie Hemingway and Carrie Severino Revealing New Information About Controversial Kavanaugh Hearings

On Thursday, July 11, Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship will host an evening discussion with Mollie Hemingway, author and senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College, and Carrie Severino, chief counsel and policy director at the Judicial Crisis Network. The co-authors will discuss their new book, Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court

Hillsdale College Hosts Lecture from John Browne on Brexit and Its Future

Hillsdale College Kirby Center

On Tuesday, June 25, Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship will host a lecture from John Browne, partner at Frazier, Browne, and Mayer LLC and former British Parliament member, as part of the AWC Family Foundation lecture series. Browne’s lecture, “How to Think About Brexit,” will examine the build-up to the landmark legislation and what’s ahead for the United Kingdom.

Hillsdale College to Complete Official Biography of Sir Winston Churchill this Fall

Biographies of Winston Churchill in the heritage room

Hillsdale College announces that its Churchill Project will publish the final volume of The Churchill Documents this fall. The publication of the 23rd volume will complete the official biography of Sir Winston Churchill, begun in 1962 by Churchill’s son, Randolph, and continued by Martin Gilbert from 1968 to 2012.

Hillsdale College Hosts Judge Amy Coney Barrett for Evening Discussion

On Tuesday, May 21, Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship will host an evening conversation with Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit as part of the AWC Family Foundation lecture series. The discussion, “Reflections on Judging: A Conversation with Amy Coney Barrett,” will explore the roles and responsibilities of the judiciary through Barrett’s distinguished career within the U.S. justice system.

Hillsdale College Launches Online Course on Aristotle’s Ethics

Dr. Larry Arnn teaching a course on Aristotle for Online Courses filming.

Hillsdale College announces its new free online course, “Introduction to Aristotle’s Ethics: How to Lead a Good Life.”

Hillsdale College Announces New Administrative Appointments

Hillsdale College announces new appointees to the roles of Dean of Faculty, Dean of Natural Sciences, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education.

Hillsdale College Hosts 167th Commencement Ceremony

Robert B. Neller speaks at commencement

On May 11, 2019, Hillsdale College hosted its 167th Commencement Ceremony. General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, delivered the Commencement address.

Hillsdale College Honors Master’s Graduate Brett Waite with Finn Memorial Award

Brett Waite

Hillsdale College congratulates Brett Waite on receiving the Judith Finn Memorial Exemplary Master’s Graduate Award.