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Music bridges generations: Choir unites alumni and students in annual concert
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Music bridges generations: Choir unites alumni and students in annual concert

The college and chamber choirs joined visiting alumni for the annual homecoming choir concert on Sept. 23.  This was the first performance of the year for both the college and chamber choirs, and conductor James Holleman temporarily returned from sabbatical to help run the event. “We have been doing this for well over 20 years,”...

Hillsdale is a “Hidden Gem” among Michigan colleges
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Hillsdale is a “Hidden Gem” among Michigan colleges

Hillsdale College earned the top spot in College Raptor’s 2024 “hidden gem” rankings for colleges and universities in Michigan.  “We are grateful for the recognition of our efforts to provide an excellent liberal arts education,” College Provost Christopher VanOrman said. “The sense of partnership between students, faculty members, and staff members is what makes Hillsdale...

SAB to host annual Last Class Bash
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SAB to host annual Last Class Bash

A picture of students playing and resting on the quad on a particularly warm spring day. Courtesy: Sofia Krusmark | Collegian The Student Activities Board will host its annual Last Class Bash Tuesday, May 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. outside the chapel on the quad.  “Last Class Bash is the final SAB event of...

Council approves courthouse annex purchase
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Council approves courthouse annex purchase

The Hillsdale City Council recently approved the sale of the courthouse annex. A college alumnus will purchase the Hillsdale County Courthouse Annex if the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners finalizes the agreement on April 28, according to Commissioner Doug Ingles. “We are just waiting on that closing date where everyone signs, and then phase one...