Hillsdale Blog

Find Your Strength: Emma Ruhlman’s Breakout Basketball Season

From a freshman on the bench to a starting senior, Emma Ruhlman has truly blossomed during her years as a Charger. During her junior year, she had found her strength, earning a spot in the starting lineup and helping the Chargers to their best season in 16 years.

Why WHIP? Do It For the Challenge

I can confidently say my semester on WHIP was one of the best I’ve ever had at Hillsdale College. This is part three of a three-part series explaining why you should spend a semester on WHIP during your time at Hillsdale College.

Don’t Neglect the Gift: Legacy in the Roberts Sisters’ Strides

Not everyone considers running a gift, but for the Roberts family, it is the gift that keeps on giving. Anna, ’26, Megan, ’27, Caroline, ’29, are carrying the family legacy forward, running their own races at their own paces for the Chargers.

Learning to Love the Liberal Arts

At Hillsdale College, on average, 31 percent of the incoming freshman class comes from public school backgrounds. Sometimes, there’s an academic adjustment, but those students are not any less qualified to partake in Hillsdale’s liberal arts education. Quinn Delamater, ’26, explains.

Standing Tall: Wiesen Dunlap Still in a Leadership Position at GM

Mary Wiesen Dunlap, ’03, may stand just a shade over five feet, but during her time on the court as a Hillsdale Charger, she stood tall. The gritty point guard who helped captain the Hillsdale women’s basketball team to success during her playing career is now leading in her career with General Motors.

Widows’ Connecting Point: Unexpected Friendships Flourish

Widow’s Connecting Point isn’t just one of Hillsdale College’s GOAL Programs. It’s an opportunity to make unexpected friendships with older women, and to find mentors and family in the Hillsdale community.

Hometown Hillsdale: Zoe Hopkins Tracey, ’16

Zoe came to Hillsdale as a motivated student with a passion for swimming. Today, she calls Hillsdale home with her husband, Aaron, ’14, and their growing family. From a standout swimmer for the Chargers to a coach to a jewelry designer, Zoe’s path continues to evolve with the same passion and creativity.

Hillsdale from an Alumni Perspective

When Doug Goodnough, ’90, started his role at the College, one of his priorities was to talk about Hillsdale from an alumni perspective. Whether it was people, places, or things, being able to provide alumni a glimpse into the College has been one of the most rewarding areas of his job. In some small way, he hopes this blog has helped that effort.

Lone Star Lawyer: Tira Jones Holcomb Wears Many Hats

Tira Jones Holcomb, ’95, wears many hats. Lawyer, wife, mother, elected official, part-time rancher, and budding golfer. Being from Texas, those hats happen to be Stetsons. At age 12, the Lubbock native knew a legal career was what she wanted, and attending Hillsdale College was part of that plan.

Excel-ing at His Career: Mount Thriving as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor

George Mount, ’10, is a teacher, but he does not have a classroom. At least not in the traditional sense. However, he has more than 400,000 “students” throughout the country in various careers and professions. What binds them all together is Microsoft Excel.

Hillsdale Made Me a Teacher (And Brought Me Back)

As an undergrad, Nolan Ryan, ’20, decided to pursue a career in education thanks to inspiration from Hillsdale’s professors. With several years of teaching under his belt, he returned to campus as a grad student to deepen his experience and understanding of classical education.

A Classical Curtain Call

A liberal arts college doesn’t feel complete without a strong theatre department. Theatre at Hillsdale College certainly doesn’t disappoint on or behind the stage. Stepping behind the curtain allowed Adam Robbins, ’27, to understand how the Department has cultivated a robust community among a variety of students studying many different things, who bond over a general love of theatre.