From Namibia, a small country in Southern Africa, to Sichuan Province in Southwestern China, to Sierra Leone in West Africa, Hillsdale’s 2019 graduates journeyed far and wide to promote peace, build cultural bridges, and teach. Erin Flaherty, Nathanael Cheng, and Suzanne DeTar all embarked on two-year service tours with the U.S. Peace Corps, during which they will complete a three...
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‘To take my gifts and help other people’: Hillsdale graduate redefines entrepreneurship
Ryan Murphy ’19 was just 7 years old when she started her first business, and she hasn’t looked back since. Since graduation, Murphy has been hard at work on her newest business, Scholarship Navigator, where she offers consultations to help college students locate and apply for scholarships. This business is her latest in a long line that began with oranges....
A nautical connection: Student brings summer work experience to Hillsdale sailing
Most summer jobs don’t involve teaching kids how not to flip over in their tiny boats, but that is exactly what Maggie Ryland’s did, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Junior Maggie Ryland made waves this summer as the Miles River Yacht Club sailing instructor, using her life-long knowledge of sailing as well as her experience on the...
Library served as beacon for studying and snuggling
As overzealous freshmen flood the library halls eager to begin their Hillsdale learning, it is worth taking a second look at this hallowed study spot. At the start of Mossey Madness last year, I could not imagine that this literary establishment had any sour histories, other than the apparent rampant gambling ring being advertised before my very eyes. Yet, a...
Campus Chic: Sheridan Michaud’s city girl style with French flare
Q: How would you describe your style? A: It’s a good balance between clean and classic and fun and edgy. One thing I always like about putting outfits together is having a single statement piece that stands out and ties it together. I’d say my style is city girl French chic. I like lots of plain colors. My go-to outfit...
Hillsdale’s literary societies: ‘Infused into everything we do’
When she initially heard about the opportunity of creating a senior display case, senior Kelly Sullivan didn’t think there was enough time left in the semester to complete a display. After speaking with public services librarian Linda Moore, Sullivan decided to research and produce a display regarding literary societies on Hillsdale’s campus during the 19th century. “Linda Moore initially suggested...
