The college is replacing dry wall, baseboards, ceiling tiles, and carpet in three rooms after the union flooded last week, according to Vice President for Administration Richard Péwé. Extremely cold temperatures caused a pipe to burst, filling AJ’s Cafe, the formal lounge, and the hallways near the bookstore with a couple inches of water. “We...
Spalding’s new book aims to explain the founding
As Americans begin to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Matthew Spalding, dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, released his latest book in December. His book, titled “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence,” aims to teach readers the creation and consequences of...
New documentary follows Lewis and Tolkien’s friendship
A preview for “The Forge of Friendship,” a five-part documentary series produced by Eastgate Creative about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, premiered at Hillsdale College Jan. 22. Following the hour-long preview, the movie’s producer, Kirk Manton, joined Bradley Birzer, professor of history, and Elizabeth Fredericks, associate professor of English, for a panel discussion and Q&A....
Hillsdale welcomes 11 transfer students for spring semester
Eleven students transferred into the college this winter, according to the registrar. They have arrived here after , playing baseball, interning in politics, and working at Hobby Lobby. “When transfers come in, they come in right at the time of this new year, so this fits with the theme of renewal, New Year and new...
Hillsdale podcasting reaches landmark downloads 2 years after creation
The Hillsdale College Podcast Network amassed more than 3 million downloads in 2025, about 500,000 more than in 2024, according to a press release from the college. The college created the network in 2023 to provide a centralized location for all of the college’s audio content, according to Scot Bertram, director of the network and...