Only a cross-country and mountain bike resource five years ago, Hayden Park now hosts activities from volleyball to disc golf, and more are on the way. This year, new additions greet students, whether they are seeking an adventure or a catharsis from study. Hayden’s golf driving range now self-dispenses golf balls. Brad Kocher, the director of recreational sports and athletic...
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Heritage Room namesake passes
Robert Richardson, a Hillsdale College Trustee Emeritus and Indiana Businessman, passed away on Monday, July 17 at the age of 90 years old. Rich Péwé, Hillsdale College’s Chief Administrative Officer, remarked on Richardson’s reputation as an “energetic and determined force for the good of this institution” in a press release sent out by the college earlier this summer. Richardson,...
Cost of Hillsdale College hits eight-year high
Hillsdale College’s price tag jumped to an all-time high this fall, with costs increasing more than they have in the last eight years. The total cost including fees, room and board for the 2017-2018 academic year increased by 4.56 percent to $37,352. While Hillsdale’s costs remain lower than the average private four-year institution, they are increasing at a faster pace....
Calvert returning to Hillsdale full-time
When Associate Professor of History Kenneth Calvert was asked to temporarily take on the role of headmaster of Hillsdale Academy, he had no idea that he would be there for more than 15 years. “I was a full-time professor,” said Calvert, who has taught ancient history at Hillsdale College for 21 years. “Then, Dr. [Larry] Arnn asked me to serve...
No more massages
The Hillsdale College Health and Wellness Center is searching for someone new to fill the role of their former massage therapist. Rebecca Metroff ‘17, former massage therapist of three years, left the health center in early August. She is now doing medical billing and coding in downtown Hillsdale. According to Carol Drews, nurse, massage therapy helps with benefits such as...
Coupland, Smith take new positions as Deans
This summer, two professors took new dean positions. As of July, Daniel Coupland, chair of the education department, is now serving as dean of faculty, succeeding chair of the English department Stephen Smith. In addition, Smith replaced professor of religion and philosophy Tom Burke as dean of humanities. Both Coupland and Smith have taught at Hillsdale for over 10 years....
Freshman class the best ever
Hillsdale College’s class of 2021 is the smartest on record, according to preliminary data from the admissions office. The freshmen set new highs for average ACT scores and high-school GPAs, surpassing the class of 2020’s averages. The 199 women and 195 men make up the most selective class in the college’s history, benefitting from the admissions office’s increasing emphasis on...
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