Even among the humanities, some professors have a background in computer programming. Outside of the computer programmers in the science division, two professors now teach English or religion at Hillsdale. Before Associate Professor of English Dutton Kearney decided on a career as an English professor, he taught himself computer programming while working for an insurance company....
Author: Madeleine Jepsen (Madeleine Jepsen)
Genetically modifying foods isn’t a bad thing
When people hear the term genetically modified organism, many think of scientists hunched over lab benches, injecting chemicals into grotesquely shaped vegetables. Admittedly, the concept of changing the genetic makeup of our food can sound intimidating or scary thanks to the abundance of fearmongering about GMOs. Stripping away the scary terminology is the first step...
G-MAC era arrives for softball
The Hillsdale College softball team will play its first games in the G-MAC against Trevecca Nazarene and Kentucky Wesleyan this coming weekend, beginning the season with two strong opponents. “We start off this weekend with four games against two of the best teams in the league,” head coach Joe Abraham said. “These are teams we...
Career services connects alumni and students
Students looking for an opportunity to connect with alumni in their potential career fields can now apply for the Student-Alumni mentorship program held by Career Services. The program, which began in fall 2017, matches alumni and students each semester. Director of Career Services Joanna Wiseley said the alumni base has grown to more than 300...
BPU wastewater treatment plant on schedule for construction
Hillsdale’s wastewater treatment plant is on schedule to complete a three-year repair project through the use of a $300,000 loan by mid-September or early-October, according to Board of Public Utilities Interim Director Chris MacArthur. The loan, unanimously approved at the March 5 city council meeting, will help offset unexpected costs encountered during the project,...




