Your Impact
When you support Hillsdale College, you help pursue truth and defend liberty by reaching and teaching millions of people about the principles that make America so great and so free. And you provide an excellent, rigorous, classical liberal arts education for bright and ambitious students—our future leaders. Read on to learn how you help preserve a truly independent institution of higher learning that’s leading a revival in American education in the following ways…
Classical Undergraduate Education
Educate citizens of character. Thanks to your generosity, the education students receive here will help them become excellent spouses, parents, and leaders in our communities. Watch this video for more information about how—with your help—Hillsdale develops minds and improves hearts through sound education, year after year.
Free Online Courses for All Who Wish to Learn
The same classes and professors here at the College are available at home. You help provide our fellow citizens with dozens of fascinating, high-quality, non-credit online courses for free. You bring sound education to hundreds of thousands of people every year. Please enjoy this video trailer for one of our most popular free online courses—“The Genesis Story.”
Imprimis, Our Free Digest of Liberty
Push back against false and dishonest narratives about American history and current events. When the media and Big Tech suppress conservative speech, you will provide your fellow citizens with vital constitutional perspectives on political, economic, and cultural issues. Six point seven million Americans receive Imprimis ten times a year. You can learn more about Imprimis by clicking here.
Allan P. Kirby, Jr., Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship
A beautiful, 16,000-square-foot permanent campus extending Hillsdale College’s mission to Washington, D.C. Founded in 2010, the Kirby Center hosts Hillsdale graduate students of the Van Andel School of Government, undergraduate students in the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program, and even politicians and policymakers on the Hill for critical conversations about the Constitution and the principles that made America great. Learn more about the Kirby Center and Hillsdale’s work bringing classical liberal arts education and the principles of liberty to Capitol Hill in this video.
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K-12 American Classical Education
Every child can benefit from classical education based on the liberal arts and sciences. Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office works with families, school leaders, and policymakers to lead a nationwide network of classical schools focused on producing patriotic, wise, and virtuous students of high character. Thanks to you, we can provide free resources, a robust curriculum, and support and coaching for founding boards, principals, and teachers at classical private schools, charter schools, and homeschooling families. Our goal is nothing less than a revival of education across America.
The Graduate School of Classical Education
A master’s degree program that builds the foundation for a lifetime of expansion in classical education—because the best teachers never stop learning. Hillsdale’s on-campus Graduate School of Classical Education provides teachers with a broad and thorough exploration of classical education principles and pedagogical practices. The program centers around core texts from Western and American traditions and offers apprenticeship and elective study opportunities in special topics. Learn more about this exciting opportunity in classical liberal arts education in this video.
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Exceptional Alumni
Joy Pullmann, class of ’09, has quite the list of accolades. She is the executive editor of The Federalist, a research fellow for The Heartland Institute, a widely published writer, an in-demand speaker, and much more. She is also a wife and mother of six, alongside her professional accomplishments. Learn more about Joy’s experiences at Hillsdale, her achievements since graduation, and her passion for the College in this inspiring video.
Howard Smith, class of ’68, reminds us that the American dream is real and attainable in this video profile. After graduating from Hillsdale, where he also met his wife, Howard served in the Coast Guard and later became CEO of the Wilson Bohannon Lock Company. He has served on the Board of Directors for notable organizations like the Red Cross and YMCA and received multiple honors and awards. Watch the video to learn more about his journey with Hillsdale and his successes since attending.
Rod Gladnick, class of ’83, said beautifully, “I don’t care what kind of environment you put me in, I am going to learn, and then I’m going to become confident, and then I’m going to compete.” He is both a successful football coach and the former CEO of his own Apical Industries, which produced 90% of the market share of helicopter flotation devices at its peak. Learn more about Mr. Gladnick’s story in this video.
Jared Veldheer, class of ’09, never imagined himself as a professional athlete when he chose the rigorous education at Hillsdale. In a surprising turn of events, he was recruited to Hillsdale football and embarked on a successful 11-year NFL career after graduation. In 2014, he was named team MVP with the Arizona Cardinals. In 2015, Jared also had the highest-scoring offense in the NFL. In this video, you will learn more about the moral character, knowledge, and work ethic Jared cultivated during his classical education at the college.