The University of Chicago welcomed its class of 2020 with a warning. Students may face discomfort with the “rigorous debate, discussion, and even disagreement” fostered by the school’s devotion to freedom of inquiry and expression. Diversity of opinion and background, the school wrote, is a “fundamental strength of our community.” Around the country schools like...
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International freshmen experience life in the states
The first weeks of college can be an adjustment. Now, imagine if you had never lived in the United States before. A small cross-section of the class of 2020 found themselves in this situation, while also entering the world of collegiate athletics. This fall, Hillsdale College welcomed five international student athletes: Katie Bell, Daniel...
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The Collegian: 9th best college newspaper in U.S.
The Collegian is the ninth best college newspaper in the United States, according to a list released last week by Princeton Review. “The ranking is a tribute to the hard work and excellent journalism of our students, past and present,” said John Miller, director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale. Based on surveys of...
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Biking with the boys: Arnn reflects on 2,400 mile motorcycle journey
There are two things to know before taking a cross-country motorcycle trip. First, take the back roads, not the interstate highways. Second, don’t let your motorcycle break down once you’re on those back roads. When Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn took a motorcycle trip from Michigan to California this past summer, his group let the...
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Living like Lewis: Coupland studies at author’s former home in Oxford
Professor of Education Daniel Coupland researched two in-depth projects on C.S. Lewis in Oxford this spring. While there, Coupland was able to stay at the Kilns, Lewis’ former residence, where he studied and worked on his projects. “Every so often I would pause and just reflect on the fact that Lewis lived here for 30...