Category: Features

Science Lab Director Ted Miller, affectionately known as “Mr. T” by his students, works and plays more than most. He is on his second career, having taught at Hillsdale for ten years after a 30-year career at the Dow Chemical Company, where he developed more than 20 patents. Along the way, he developed a passion...

The drive down West Carleton Road that leads to the city of Hillsdale greets passersby with a sign: “Hillsdale, it’s the people.” That sign reminds Hillsdale Academy Assistant Headmaster and Athletic Director Mike Roberts of why he decided to settle in the city of his alma mater where he has lived for more than 13...

Chef LuAnn Trombly is “the side dish queen.” Her former classmates at culinary school gave her the affectionate nickname after she gained a reputation for crafting sides and salads. “They said I could pull side dishes out of my head,” Trombly laughed. “My favorite thing to do is just go to the farmers’ market or...

Each year, the admissions department holds interviews with a select few Hillsdale College seniors in hopes of hiring new admission counselors. “Most counselors are Hillsdale graduates because they are the best qualified,” former director of admissions Jeff Lantis said. “Who better to articulate the mission than a graduate that studied and experienced it both inside...

Friendships: some are forged through laughter, some through tears, some through fire. And some are forged through CARNAGE. Casey Harper’s eyes are wide with excitement as he walks into the Bounce House living room and says, “Roommate! We should do a talent show.” “Roommate!” Sam Ryskamp replies. He puts down his book. “Ok. We could...