Congressman Tim Walberg represents Michigan’s 7th Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Walberg came to campus last week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hillsdale Academy. How does Hillsdale Academy stand out from other schools as a model for classical education? It is based on a higher principle that the academics and...
Today, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have a preliminary vote to determine their candidate for Speaker. They will choose Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — as well they should. His ability to make connections in the House makes him the best candidate. Today’s vote is a preliminary conference vote to determine the candidate...
Hillsdale City Council elections are fast approaching and an Oct. 23 registration deadline looming, no candidates are registered to represent Ward II. Barring a change in the city charter, and unless a resident of Ward II decides to run, the district will be unrepresented on the council beginning in November. “With the vacancy that sits...
Despite charges from Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) that Hillsdale College’s absence from the Department of Education’s new College Scorecard may suggest a threat to the school’s accreditation, the agency refused to back away from its previous statements about the college, including the incorrect claim that Hillsdale does not offer bachelor’s degrees. “Our previous comment stands,”...
Minnie Churchill is the granddaughter-in-law of Sir Winston Churchill and the Director of Churchill Heritage. She has spent the last six years locating the approximately 500 paintings Sir Winston made. She spoke on campus this week at the Center for Constructive Alternatives seminar. Could you describe the day you first met Sir Winston Churchill? I...