Hillsdale College plans to open four new charter schools next fall through its Barney Charter School Initiative. “Every community in the country has a need for — and a deficit of — good education,” Director of the Barney Charter School Initiative Phillip Kilgore said. “If the objective of education itself in this country as a...
Author: Brooke Conrad (Brooke Conrad)
Reviving historic homes in Hillsdale, one at a time
The Victorian double parlor on the ground floor of 112 Broad St. takes visitors back a century. The grand, winding staircase, the large wooden doorframes with classic egg-and-dart moldings, the flamboyant floral wallpaper, and the time-honored touch of a record player and an upright piano all give the room an aura of comfortable living and...
New look for Whitley and new dorm for campus
Starting next fall, the college will have a new women’s residence on campus. The new dorm will allow Whitley Residence, which was renovated this past summer, to become a men’s dorm. In addition, the college plans to start renovating Galloway Residence next summer. These projects are a continuation of the college’s goal to update much...
U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte names Hillsdale alumnus as chief of staff
Formerly a member of the campus bagpipe band, Hillsdale alumnus Charles Robison ’00 now leads a congressman’s staff. Robison was named chief of staff to Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, in June. He previously served as state director for then-U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, and he said he considers it a privilege to help find common-sense...
Hillsdale Alumnus William Sellers fills open seat on Alabama Supreme Court
Spanish Fort, Ala. – Alabama’s governor appointed William Sellers ’85 to the Alabama Supreme Court on May 25 to fill the vacancy left by now-Chief Justice Lyn Stuart. Sellers is a longtime aide of Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, having served as the chair of her 2010 and 2014 campaigns for lieutenant governor. With Sellers’ appointment,...