Despite growing up in the volatile world of foster care, Tori Hope Peterson ‘18 beat the odds — she explains how she did it in her new book, “Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care.” “It’s my story,” said Petersen, whose memoir was published Aug. 30. “It’s that story...
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Q&A: Former SCOTUS clerks Elliot Gaiser ’12 and Garrett West ’15
Elliot Gaiser ’12 and Garrett West ’15 completed one-year clerkships for Associate Justice Samuel Alito in July. They returned to campus to speak to the Hillsdale College Federalist Society last week. Gaiser graduated from Hillsdale with a double major in political economy and speech studies. During his time at Hillsdale, Gaiser was the Opinions editor...
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College adds dorm weight rooms, new gym
The college spent $100,000 on fitness equipment for four of its dorms this summer in addition to opening a new facility called the Founders Gym. “We were doing F3: faith, friendship, and fellowship,” Associate Dean of Men Jeffery Rogers said. “We just added one more F: fitness.” During the previous school year, some students noted...
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Class of 2026 breaks admissions records as the college’s most competitive class
Hillsdale’s admission rate dropped to a record low of 20%, as the college welcomed its most competitive freshmen class in history. The class of 2026 totals 404 students, 11 fewer than last year’s largest ever freshmen class. The incoming class — 204 women and 200 men — represents 44 states, as well as five countries,...
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Hillsdale hosts first leadership seminar for underserved high schoolers
High schoolers from underserved backgrounds gained leadership skills, college readiness, character development, and confidence at Hillsdale’s first Frederick Douglass Leadership Seminar in July. Tori Petersen ’18, who works part time as assistant director of special recruitment for the college, and Associate Director of Admissions Jolie Ballantyne hosted the free leadership seminar at the Allen P....