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Remembering William Wildern III: A man of ‘God, Family, Country’
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Remembering William Wildern III: A man of ‘God, Family, Country’

After serving Hillsdale College in philanthropic outreach for many years, William James Wildern III died  unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, June 8, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor at age 80. “He was probably the most gracious and humble person you could ever meet. He was a constant learner, but...

College to auction Duesenberg: Hillsdale to auction off classic car in July
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College to auction Duesenberg: Hillsdale to auction off classic car in July

In 1929, the Duesenberg Model J with a disappearing convertible top was one of the most luxurious cars available in the world. Eighty-seven years later, it’s both incredibly rare and still extremely valuable. And thanks to Eric Bardeen, a generous donor, Hillsdale College now owns one that will be auctioned off in July. The car...

Alumna donates $40,000 cello to music department
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Alumna donates $40,000 cello to music department

Mary Ann Marks ’64 walked out of the room without turning around. After 54 years playing on the cello — “an old friend,” according to her husband Bob Marks — Mary Ann was ready to say goodbye. When Mary Ann decided to give up her cello, her first thought was to sell it. The $40,000...

‘Old student union’ to get facelift
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‘Old student union’ to get facelift

A.J.’s Café and Jitters won’t be the only non-cafeteria food on campus when Hillsdale College renovates the Knorr Student Center, according to the tentative plans offered by Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé. In addition to adding both a bistro and a new A.J.’s-like café, the renovation plans to Knorr include transferring the career services office...