Distinguished Associate Professor of History Darryl G. Hart lectured on Benjamin Franklin’s unexpected spiritual life on Tuesday evening. “Benjamin Franklin: Cultural Protestant” is the second book in his series on the spiritual lives of the Founders. According to Hart, readers may be surprised that the spiritual series features the seemingly secular Franklin. “He was steeped...
Hillsdale’s Mock Trial Team competed in their first virtual tournament of the spring semester last weekend. The American Mock Trial Association announced on Jan. 15 that all-regional tournaments would be held in an online format due to COVID-19 precautions. In the fall semester, AMTA left the decision up to individual schools based on local mandates....
A former Macedonian parliament member urged Hillsdale students to remember the realities of communism at lectures hosted by the Politics department and the President’s Office on Nov. 11 and 12. Vladimir Gjorcev served five consecutive terms in the Macedonian Parliament between 2006 and 2020. In his 2008 election, he won with the largest vote margin...
The $3 million, 11-month renovation of the Dow Campbell A & B lecture hall concluded last month. The makeover looks great. This will be a great space for events, meals, and more. Now Olds Residence deserves attention. Since its construction 61 years ago, the dorm that hundreds of freshmen women cycle through each year, has...
The Mock Trial team won two tournaments to open its 2021 season. Last weekend, two of the three teams, team 1300 and team 1299, attended an invitational tournament at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. The 1300 team won third place against the University of Michigan. Freshmen Camille Floyd and Abigail Wagner received outstanding...