Month: April 2016

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College responds to HLC changes in accreditation
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College responds to HLC changes in accreditation

It is worse than it was, but not bad yet. That seemed to be administrators’ conclusion regarding recent changes made by the Higher Learning Commission to its accreditation process. In response to Department of Education mandates and in a culture of standardized tests and quantifiable results, the HLC has abandoned self-studies — essentially books written...

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Use free speech to challenge and understand your beliefs

Students at colleges and universities across the country are demanding that their administrators implement safe spaces on campus, where schools can squelch free speech if it offends someone. Hillsdale College students are fortunate to attend an institution that believes in the First Amendment, which protects speech — no matter how unpopular — so long as...

Au revoir, Professor Rebbert
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Au revoir, Professor Rebbert

After 32 years of teaching French at Hillsdale College, devoted Professor of French Maria Rebbert will retire after this semester. Known in the French department for her infectious laughter and dedication to her students, Rebbert helped build the French department and expand its course offerings after she came to Hillsdale in 1984, former Professor of...

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Best of Hillsdale- Best Coffee

Blue Hat Coffee, Coldwater Blue Hat Coffee stood out because of its emphasis on the quality and flavor of the coffee in a lovely setting, which creates an experience well worth the drive to Coldwater. Besides, the prices are more than reasonable for the product. Large brewed coffees are $2.35, and medium macchiatos are $3.65....