While considering the job offer for College President several years ago, Larry Arnn came across a historical novel about Hillsdale College — and it was partly what inspired him to take the job. The novel was written by a former history professor named Arlan Gilbert, who taught at the college from 1960 to 1998. Arlan...
As the audience laughed softly at the story just told onstage by conductor Fred Radke, Radke turned from the microphone to the Harry James Orchestra and counted off, “One, two, a one, two, three,” and the sounds of trumpet, trombone, and saxophone filled the Searle Center. Off to the side of the stage, couples and...
Director of the Newman Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture and former Hillsdale College professor John Freeh is introducing the Great Books program to inspire the “pursuit of wisdom” at their center on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus. The Newman Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, according to its website, is an educational program in...
The Lamplighters women’s honorary is entering its 70th year on Hillsdale’s campus, with the selection of eight new members from the junior class. This year’s class includes Sarah Becker, Victoria Addis, Adelaide Holmes, Mollie Beth Dill, Michelle Reid, Emily Skwarek, Avery Lacey, and Natalie Bodnar. The new members are chosen by the previous class of...
In efforts to raise awareness for community outreach, Young Life of Hillsdale will host a fundraising banquet Saturday at the Dow Leadership Center. Young Life Director Andy van der Harst, who has been on staff with Young Life for the past three years, said that the event also serves as a thank you for current...