Hillsdale College altered its mission statement this summer, for the first time since the 1980s, to more clearly reflect its foundations and adherence to Christian principles. President Larry Arnn worked with administrators to rewrite parts of the statement to better reflect the college’s mission in regards to religion, Provost David Whalen said. The final draft...
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas Spoke at Hillsdale College on Saturday | Courtesy External Affairs Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas told the Hillsdale College Class of 2016 that to save America, graduating seniors need to do their civic duty, fulfill their responsibilities, and act as American patriots, describing patriotism...
Leaving behind a 25-year-long career teaching foreign languages at Hillsdale College, Assistant Professor of Spanish Olga Muñiz died Friday, May 6, after an eight-year battle with cancer. Muñiz is survived by her husband, Associate Professor of Spanish Kevin Teegarden, and their daughter, Ariana. Muñiz came with Teegarden to teach Spanish on Hillsdale’s campus in 1991....
Hillsdale College’s Liberty Walk will have to wait longer than expected to receive its newest addition — abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. A college committee selected award-winning sculptor Bruce Wolfe for the project in May 2015. Wolfe was not able to begin work as soon as expected, but he plans to start sculpting soon. Although...
After 32 years of teaching French at Hillsdale College, devoted Professor of French Maria Rebbert will retire after this semester. Known in the French department for her infectious laughter and dedication to her students, Rebbert helped build the French department and expand its course offerings after she came to Hillsdale in 1984, former Professor of...