Benedict Whalen on “The Iliad and the Odyssey” set. Courtesy | Jeremiah Regan Hillsdale will release “The Iliad and the Odyssey,” an online course about the two epic poems by Homer this spring. “They are masterful and delightful stories, essential to understanding Western literature, and books that we require all students at Hillsdale to read,”...
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‘Quiet Strength’: Professor’s son dies after cancer battle
Trent Moyar. Courtesy | Mark Moyar Trent Moyar, son of history professor Mark Moyar, died Aug. 22 at age 22 after a years-long battle with bone cancer. “He was a very caring and kind person,” William P. Harris Chair of Military History Mark Moyar said. “He dealt very bravely with the terrible affliction that he...
Hillsdale takes third place in Forbes financial rankings
Hillsdale College received the top financial rating from Forbes this summer, as Congress exempted the college and several other schools from having to pay a new tax on endowments. Forbes released its annual college financial ratings list earlier this summer, ranking private American colleges based on the size of their endowments, management of those assets,...
College continues construction on classical education building
Drone footage shows the Diana Davis Spencer Classical Education Building construction on Aug. 22, 2025. Courtesy | Jack Cote The Classical Education Building will be completed by late December, and additions to the union, which began construction last spring, will be usable by February 2026. Rich Péwé, Chief Administrative Officer at Hillsdale College, said the...
TeSlaa drafted by Detroit Lions
Isaac TeSlaa poses with his family and friends at training camp. Courtesy | Instagram Former Hillsdale College football player Isaac TeSlaa has arrived in the National Football League after the Detroit Lions made him their 70th overall draft pick in May. “Starting at Hillsdale was a crucial time for me as I made the transition...



