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‘I’m very happy to be here’: Alumna returns to teach math
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‘I’m very happy to be here’: Alumna returns to teach math

When Paulina Volosov ’14 began her job search, she did not hesitate to apply for a position in the mathematics department at Hillsdale College. After earning her master’s of science in applied mathematics and Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Volosov began teaching as an assistant professor of mathematics and has come to enjoy...

Hillsdale dodges social media ‘purge’
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Hillsdale dodges social media ‘purge’

Hillsdale College’s social media accounts were unaffected by the latest Twitter purge that affected many conservatives on social media.  Social media manager Gianna Green said in an email that to her knowledge, “none of the accounts associated with the College were affected.”  Twitter permanently banned President Donald Trump from its social media platform stating “the...

Students return for in-person classes, college plans on full semester
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Students return for in-person classes, college plans on full semester

After ending its fall 2020 semester virtually, Hillsdale College will resume in-person classes on Wednesday, Jan. 13.  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced on Dec. 18 that, “Gatherings at colleges and universities, trade schools, and career schools are permitted for the purpose of holding in-person classes.” Although the college will still take...

Kathy Nestorak retires from bookstore
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Kathy Nestorak retires from bookstore

After 19 years of working for the Hillsdale College bookstore, Kathy Nestorak has decided to enter semi-retirement.  When she first applied for the position in 2001, she said she knew that Hillsdale College would be a great place to start a career.  “I knew they were the best employer in town and a great university,”...

Willard retires after 14-year career in college communications office
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Willard retires after 14-year career in college communications office

Coordinator for Campaign Projects and Communications Denise Willard will retire in December, after 14 “joyous” years at Hillsdale. “I’ve just consistently been impressed with students here, with the faculty, and with my colleagues,” Willard said. “Hillsdale has afforded me great opportunities.” Willard and her husband, who hail from Pennsylvania, moved to Michigan 14 years ago...