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The Making of the American Mind, with author Dr. Matthew Spalding

February 11th, 2026
6:30 PM

Hillsdale College | Washington, D.C. Campus, 227 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002

Join us for a lecture with Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Hillsdale College and Dean of the Van Andel Gradate School of Government, for a lecture on his new book The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration. ...

Feb 11

The Making of the American Mind, with author Dr. Matthew Spalding

February 11th, 2026
6:30 PM

Hillsdale College | Washington, D.C. Campus, 227 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002

Feb 24

Story as Moral & Political Argument

February 24th, 2026
6:30 PM

Hillsdale College | Washington, D.C. Campus, 227 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002

Mar 05

Our Crisis is Metaphysical

March 5th, 2026
6:00 PM

Hillsdale College | Washington D.C. Campus, 227 Massachusetts Avenue, NE

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Graduate School Program Details

Thirty-six credit hours, including core courses and electives:

All accepted students receive scholarships – usually up to full tuition
Typical program completion time of 2-3 years
All classes are taught in evenings or Saturday seminars
On Capitol Hill—a short walk from the U.S. Capitol Building and Union Station
Beautiful facilities, including reading rooms and reference libraries
Small, intimate class sizes
Fall, spring, and summer semesters
Special topics courses with prominent guest scholars
Ability to participate in all Hillsdale in D.C. public forums, lectures, and events
Full access to the resources of Hillsdale College

Learn More about the Steve and Amy Van Andel Graduate School of Government