The Kirby Center is an extension of the mission of Hillsdale College to Washington, D.C. The Allan P. Kirby, Jr. It continues in that cause today.
Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship is an extension of the teaching mission of Hillsdale College to Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to teach the Constitution and the principles that give it meaning. Through the study of original source documents from American history—and of older books that formed the education of America's founders—the Center will seek to inspire students, teachers,
citizens, and policymakers to return the Constitution to its central place in the political life of the nation. The model for such work can be seen both in the example of America's Founders and in the example of those who have sought most effectively to undo their work. Both began their work in learning, and both spread their message by teaching. Both looked to education, and the kind of statesmanship it inspires, to make their gaines long lasting. America's founders emphasized a citizen education that centered on an understanding of natural rights, and thus of the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Progressives, beginning in the nineteenth century, believed that those principles were outmoded. Consequently, they placed their emphasis on educating experts who could manage citizens' lives better—or so they supposed—than citizens could themselves. With progressivism ascendant in education, unfamiliarity with America's founding principles is now a problem, especially among those who lead our nation. The urgent task, then, is simply to recover knowledge that is lost. Accomplishing that, the propositions advanced by both the Founders and the Progressives are testable by reason and can be compared with real facts in the world. Abraham Lincoln called for a "return to the fountain whose waters spring close by the blood of the Revolution." Hillsdale College was very much enrolled in the cause of Lincoln in his day.
We had a wonderful time gathering for this year's Congressional Baseball Game! We had 200 students, alumni, staff, and friends of the College join us, and we enjoyed passing out t-shirts, hats, bags, and sharing our ad on the big screen! Still want to learn more about the College? Check out our website for more info: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/
Come by Hillsdale's table today and grab shirts, wristbands, bags, and other swag to show your support during the Congressional Baseball Game! And look for our ad during the game and a surprise in your program!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Student/Alumni Mixer on Friday! It was great to have so many students and alumni present. A special thank you to our alumni panel: Micah Meadowcroft, Nathan Brand, Kaitlin Makuski, and Glynis Gilio. The advice given to the students was invaluable!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Meet Jacob Fox, a senior economics major at Hillsdale College, current Young Voices contributor, and WHIP class of spring 2024 alum. During his time on WHIP, he interned at America's Future, where he published articles in Newsweek and RealClearEnergy on the importance of city planning. His time researching for the British House of Commons, America’s Future, and the Hillsdale President’s Office has prepared him for a future career in policy reform.
Interested in an experience like Jacob's? Check out the WHIP program here: https://bit.ly/3JIubr2
JAMES MADISON FELLOW SPOTLIGHT | Mary Margaret Olohan is a senior reporter at The Daily Signal where she covers the cultural and political stories of the moment through both video and print journalism. She previously wrote for The Daily Wire and got her start at The Daily Caller News Foundation, where she participated in the American Journalism Institute fellowship.
Her work focuses on the protection of children’s innocence, the struggles of biological women to maintain the integrity of their sports and spaces, the battle over abortion, and the protection of the unborn. She’s also the author of the brand-new book: Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult.
We’re so glad to have Mary Margaret as one of our outstanding Fellows at Hillsdale! Check out the link to apply for the James Madison Fellowship by July 8: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/Madison-Fellows/How-to-Apply/
On Friday, our graduate students, fellows, staff, and alumni gathered for the Marine Barracks Parade commemorating Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone who came out for this time of fellowship and reflection for those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
Next Tuesday, June 11th, join us for the Congressional Intern Graduate School Fair at the Cannon House building! If you want to further your education, you don't want to miss this event! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4brnWox
Join us for the Congressional Intern Grad Fair on June 11th, 2024, from 4-6:30pm at the Cannon House Office Building. Connect with over 25 prestigious universities, network with peers, and explore graduate opportunities in a dynamic setting. Don’t miss this chance to shape your future!
JMF SPOTLIGHT: Ted Ellis, ’24, is the Vice President for Government Affairs at the Center for Industrial Progress.
He shares, “The Madison Fellowship has really helped me reflect on the American Founding. Understanding just how much work needs to be done to restore America to timeless ideals of the Framers has encouraged me to be a bolder advocate for change. At the same time, it has also challenged me to think prudentially about which reforms matter most to pursue.
“I’ve been involved in a number of programs that are similar in their aims, but the Madison Fellowship is a truly special experience. The other fellows are first-rate, and so are the Hillsdale faculty. But the quality of the discussions is a true cut above—intense, respectful, discerning, and honest—the kind of thing that could last, and often does, long after the evening formally concludes. I have no doubt my fellow participants will go on to do great things.”
The James Madison Fellowship (JMF) has applications open now for the 2024-2025 class! Apply here by July 8: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/Madison-Fellows/How-to-Apply/
Today, we honor our fellow countrymen who have given “the last full measure of devotion” in defense of America and the American way of life. In this video, the Hillsdale College Choir sings “Mansions of the Lord,” with lyrics written by Randall Wallace for his 2002 film “We Were Soldiers.”
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and held that title for more than 100 years (1868-1970). The holiday was so named because of the tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, flags, and wreaths. The decorating tradition continues to this day, as Americans gather in cemeteries across the nation to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, establishing that several holidays, including Memorial Day, would be observed on Mondays. The Law, which took effect in 1971, moved Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Monday of May and declared it a federal holiday.
When Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, its purpose was to honor Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War. After World War I, however, the observance was broadened to include fallen soldiers from all major American wars.
Hillsdale In D.C. is sponsoring America’s Future Gala on May 30! America’s Future empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all. Registration is open now to join one of the largest gatherings of young professionals in D.C.
Check out Faith and Law’s Friday Forum with our own Dr. Matthew Mehan, associate dean and professor at our Graduate School of Government.
How do we, as a people, hand down love from one generation to another? Is that the role of the law? What did previous generations know about this tradition of love and law that we today may have forgotten? Join Dr. Matthew Mehan for a reflection on possible answers to these and related questions drawn from revered foundational texts of the Americans who came before us. Such reflections may, perhaps, change how we make, uphold, and specially love the law.
Friday Forums In Partnership with Hillsdale College Why Law Requires Love: A Reflection on Genesis and Cicero Dr. Matthew Mehan Share: Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building How do we, as a people, hand down love, one generation to another? Is that the role of the la...
Congratulations to our Graduate School of Government Spring 2024 Graduates! Our class of students and faculty traveled to Hillsdale’s main campus in Michigan for their commencement. We’re so grateful to celebrate their accomplishment!
“Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” — George Washington.
Our graduate students gathered for a memorable trip to Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival this weekend! We love that this program has brought fellowship to many students inside and outside the classroom, working together for the good, the true, and the beautiful.
Learn more about our Graduate School of Government here: https://bit.ly/32NVEks
The James Madison Fellowship is a ten-month-long educational program for serious professionals who want a deeper understanding of our current political predicament and a sharper view of what is needed to revitalize our American republic.
Application requirements include:
- Resume
- One Formal Letter of Recommendation (other references are welcome)
- Statement of Interest (one page in length)
Start your application here: https://bit.ly/49yMbPU.
APPLICATION DEADLINE | Today is the final day to apply to the Van Andel Graduate School of Government. Watch below as the graduate students describe their journey through this program. We’d love to have you join our next class of scholars!
Learn what student life is like at Hillsdale College's Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C. Listen as current students describe our convenient…
FACULTY FEATURE | Dr. Bradley Watson has been teaching at Hillsdale in D.C. for the last two years, covering a range of graduate courses on political philosophy, public policy, and constitutional jurisprudence.
Dr. Watson shares, “I had a long academic career before coming to Hillsdale College. I can’t emphasize enough what a privilege it is to be here. What could be better for a professor of government like me than to bring Hillsdale’s unique teaching mission to the nation’s capital? I’m blessed to have highly motivated graduate students—working professionals hungry for the kind of knowledge of our nation’s ideals and institutions that only Hillsdale in D.C. is providing.”
We are so thankful to have Dr. Watson at Hillsdale in D.C.!
LIVESTREAM | May 11, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET | Watch Hillsdale College’s One Hundred and Seventy-Second Commencement. Pat Sajak, longtime host of Wheel of Fortune and Chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees, will address the Class of 2024 as Commencement speaker. https://livestream.hillsdale.edu/
Commencement is more than the conferral of a degree—it changes one’s status, publicly recognizes the change, and honors the achievement. Hillsdale College has celebrated commencement since its founding—in war and in peace, depression and pandemic. It will continue to do so, come what may.
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Lecture series featuring Batya Ungar- Sargon who shared her thoughts on the betrayal of America’s working class from her new book, "Second Class." Follow along here to join our next events: https://bit.ly/4dy3YKc
Have you finished your application for Hillsdale’s School of Government M.A. program?
Submit your application here by May 15th: https://bit.ly/3acz1vQ
To schedule a visit or inquire further about the program or our periodic information sessions, please contact [email protected].
TONIGHT at 6:30 pm | Join our lecture series featuring Batya Ungar-Sargon, the author of "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women," to discuss her new book! Sign up to join below (Note the location at The Heritage Foundation).
May 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - The Heritage Foundation - 214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
JAMES MADISON FELLOWSHIP | Consider joining this 10-month-long program alongside Hillsdale College faculty and distinguished guests to discuss and think through the great questions confronting America today.
The purpose of this fellowship is to understand these grave challenges on a deeper level and deliberate candidly with bold prudence about the future of our country.
Learn more about the application process here: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/Madison-Fellows/How-to-Apply/
Join our next AWC Lecture Series featuring Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of “Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women” to discuss how America can once again become the land of opportunity, the promised land where hard work and commitment to family are protected.
Sign up for this event next Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 pm, at The Heritage Foundation (new location): https://bit.ly/4aPb77b
May 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM - The Heritage Foundation - 214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Apply to the Graduate School of Government by May 15th! Check out the application requirements and the generous scholarships this program provides. https://bit.ly/3acz1vQ
Rather than following the typical academic model of having tracks with a large variety of courses, the School of Government focuses on a deliberate course of study designed to ensure that all students learn what is essential to understand the principles and practice of the governing arts.
To schedule a visit or inquire further about the program or our periodic information sessions, please contact [email protected].
Thanks to everyone who came out for the 2nd Annual Capitol Hill Reception-Caucus of Conservative Organizations. The Hillsdale in D.C.’s Graduate School of Government and the Conservative Partnership Institute put on a wonderful Capitol Hill cocktail reception for U.S. House and Senate congressional staffers and allies.
Two dozen conservative organizations and groups participated by tabling and promoting their work and Capitol Hill outreach. We were grateful to have this opportunity to share more about the Van Andel Graduate School of Government and the James Madison Fellowship.
If you'd like to get involved and join Hillsdale's upcoming events, sign up here!
https://dc.hillsdale.edu/About/Get-Involved/
Are you applying for Hillsdale in DC's Master of Arts in Government? Make sure to check off all these requirements below by the May 15th deadline!
Join this unique program, unlike any other in Washington, D.C.! Our degree focuses on three areas of knowledge: Political Thought and Literature, American Politics, and Statecraft.
For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/3acz1vQ
STUDENT FEATURE | Meet Angela Swinson, the senior government relations coordinator at the Conservative Partnership Institute. Angela shares her experience at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government:
“When I first started the Hillsdale in D.C. program, I felt like I was in unfamiliar territory. I had a very basic understanding of philosophy and had not read much of the classic works of the major Western philosophers. I knew the facts of the Founding, but I never fully grasped what made it unique or why it made America so exceptional. With the help and encouragement of my professors, as I immersed myself in the coursework and discussions, I began to gain a deeper understanding of the material and of the principles that have shaped our nation’s history. The program not only expanded my knowledge of philosophy and political history but also challenged me to grow in my faith and to improve my ability to defend what I believe.”
Link in the bio to apply to the grad school by May 15!
Ebenezer Scrooge. Tiny Tim. Bob Cratchit. Fred. The Ghosts of Christmas. Charles Dickens' characters fill our imaginations and kindle the Christmas spirit in our hearts. As Dickens brings these characters to life, we join Scrooge in encountering the Divine amid these hauntings. Join us in our newest free online course on "A Christmas Carol." https://www.hillsdale.edu/christmas-2023/
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Today, we honor our fellow countrymen who have given “the last full measure of devotion” in defense of America and the American way of life. In this video, the Hillsdale College Choir sings “Mansions of the Lord,” with lyrics written by Randall Wallace for his 2002 film “We Were Soldiers.” #memorialday
WATCH | Bishop Robert Barron's speech, “The Most Important Decision In Life,” from the 2023 Hillsdale College Commencement exercises. As we prepare to celebrate the 172nd Commencement next week, we take a look back at this moving message. #hillsdalecollege #classof2024
Join our special Easter devotional as we reflect on the triumph of life over death, light over darkness, and hope over despair. May this Easter devotional inspire us to live boldly in the light of Christ's victory, spreading love, joy, and hope to all we encounter. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joy-filled Easter from Hillsdale College! #HolyWeek
Join us in solemn remembrance on this Good Friday with a special devotional from Rev. Adam Rick. #HolyWeek
Join us as we honor the profound significance of Maundy Thursday and prepare our hearts for the journey ahead. #HolyWeek
Rev. Adam Rick offers this devotional on Holy Tuesday. #HolyWeek
Enjoy Rev. Adam Rick's Holy Monday devotional. #HolyWeek
As we approach this sacred time of reflection and renewal, let's journey together through the profound teachings and messages that Holy Week brings. Join us each day as we delve into scripture, prayer, and contemplation to deepen our connection with faith and prepare our hearts for Easter. Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or simply a moment of quiet reflection, Rev. Adam Rick's devotionals offer a guiding light through the profound significance of Holy Week. #HolyWeek
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Hillsdale College, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Please enjoy this lovely student choral performance by the Hillsdale College Chapel Choir. https://www.hillsdale.edu/christmas-2023/
The Chapel Choir at Hillsdale College carries on a centuries-long tradition of vibrant collegiate chapel services, where students and faculty come together to pursue the true, the good, and the beautiful. Under the direction of Timothy McDonnell, director of Sacred Music and associate professor of music, experience “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” by American arranger-composer David Sims, featuring the Christ Chapel Chancel Organ built by Paul Fritts. https://sacredmusic.hillsdale.edu/
The story of the first Thanksgiving is a lovely story; it is one of great faith and gratitude. We do have so much for which to be grateful. Let us take a moment to recognize the eternal power and beauty of this season, and to give thanks for all we have in life. From all of us at Hillsdale College, Happy Thanksgiving! https://www.hillsdale.edu/thanksgiving2023/
“America the Beautiful” celebrates the natural beauty and the patriot dream of the United States and remains one of the most recognized and beloved American patriotic songs. This Independence Day, enjoy the Hillsdale College Choir's rendition of the hymn. https://bit.ly/46kX8nA #IndependenceDay #FourthofJuly
Liberty is a rare, precious, and fragile thing. It is too easily taken for granted, too easily lost, and must always be defended. Before you celebrate the start of summer this Memorial Day, take some time to remember. Visit a cemetery, look at some of the names, and pray. Remember the blessing of your freedom and reaffirm your commitment to liberty. #memorialday
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Hillsdale College, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Please enjoy this lovely student choral performance by the Hillsdale College Chapel Choir. https://www.hillsdale.edu/christmas-2022/
Every act of service, from those who serve stateside in peace, to those who have perished abroad in war, contributes to the freedoms we so often take for granted. Thank you, veterans, for fulfilling your oath.
The Constitution established a limited government, but a government with sufficient powers to protect Americans’ God-given rights to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Learn more about the most important documents in American history with Hillsdale’s free online courses, “Introduction to the Constitution” and “Constitution 101.” https://www.hillsdale.edu/constitution-day/. #ConstitutionDay2022
Drs. Scott Atlas, Jay Bhattacharya, and Martin Kulldorff, Fellows of the Academy for Science and Freedom at the Hillsdale College Kirby Center in Washington DC, will discuss the censorship of science by the media and in academia. To combat the recent and widespread abuses of individual and academic freedom made in the name of science, Hillsdale College’s Academy for Science and Freedom will educate the American people about the free exchange of scientific ideas and the proper relationship between freedom and science in the pursuit of truth. Led by national and international scholars, its work will also serve to educate policymakers and the general public about important discoveries and ideas that might otherwise be ignored by scientific journals and corporate media.
According to Matthew Mehan, children's book author and our Director of Academic Programs for Hillsdale in D.C. and Assistant Professor of Government, reading books to children is an important family experience. Reading aloud not only establishes an understanding of the story but also improves speaking and listening skills. Listen below to hear some of Dr. Mehan's Christmas book recommendations!
A Special Christmas Message from Hillsdale College
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