Hillsdale exceeds most universities in campus security, Executive Director of Security and Emergency Management Joe Kellam said in an Insider Series presentation hosted by Hillsdale’s 1844 Society Oct. 29. “We all must remain vigilant and prepared to ensure the safety of our campus,” Kellam said in an introductory video presented at the event. Kellam said...
Year: 2024
College launches new hybrid classical education master’s
Professor of English David Whalen and graduate students of the classical education residential program convene in a classroom. Courtesy | Sara Gillett The college will launch the Master of Classical Education Leadership hybrid program, its first degree including online learning, in summer 2025. The newest addition to the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical...
Your favorite football players ride scooters
It takes only three minutes to zip the half-mile from Simpson Residence to the Splex on an electric scooter. Walking takes about 12 minutes, and for a growing number of players on the Hillsdale football team, that difference is enough to justify the purchase. “Believe it or not, it actually gets you from Simpson to...
When was the last time Hillsdale voted blue?
The symbol of the Democratic Party. Courtesy | Wikimedia Has Hillsdale County always voted Republican? Since the formation of the Republican Party in 1854 — a year after Michigan Central College moved from Spring Arbor to Hillsdale and became Hillsdale College — Republicans have won a majority or plurality of Hillsdale County’s votes in all...
Rugby knocked out by Xavier
Hillsdale College club rugby finished its season with a playoff loss to Xavier University for the Allegheny Rugby Union West Conference title on Nov. 2, ending with a 4-1 record. “This was our first season in the conference, and we were playing much better teams than we’ve ever played before,” senior Brendan Henzel said. “We’ve...




