Katrin Gross, from Saarbrueken, Germany, said she wanted to experience American culture before she graduated from University, where she has two semesters remaining. “I’m majoring in culture,” she said. “We can choose four subjects. I’m taking religious studies, literature, newest history, and anthropology. Because I’m starting culture, I’m interested in America.” Gross said she appreciated...
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Tripepi lights up physics through summer internship
Junior physics major Michael Tripepi’s eyes light up when he hears “photoelectric experiment.” At his summer internship at the University of Maryland, College Park, Tripepi researched the photoelectric effect, testing the efficiency of materials in creating high-power laser technology. His dedication to physics shines through in his work at Hillsdale, lighting the way for future...
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The full vision: A view of actual and potential campus expansion
“There’s just a few things going on,” Chief Administrative Officer Richard Péwé said. That’s the understatement of the year — and the next few. As the renovations of dorms and the building of the Searle Center and new tennis courts near completion, Péwé and his team are looking at the future of campus construction. “We’ve...
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A liberally-educated officer
Senior Josiah Lippincott pursues future in the Marine Corps Senior Josiah Lippincott knows exactly what he is doing after graduation. Within hours of commencement this spring, Lippincott will receive his commission as a Marine Corps officer. From there it will be off to the Basic School to determine his specialization. After that, he will spend...
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Global to Local
Meet Hillsdale’s international students Freshman Nora Ben Hmieida was born in Tripoli, Libya, and moved with her family to Colorado Springs, Colorado, seven years ago. She first heard of Hillsdale from her high school teachers, many of whom were Hillsdale graduates. She said that she decided to attend Hillsdale because of the focus on classical...