Published on: August 26th, 2024

Student Spotlight | Meet Abbee Ellwell ’23

Abbee is a Applied Mathematics major, George Washington Fellow, and '23 grad. Abbee came on WHIP in the fall of 2021 and interned in Representative Lisa McClain's office.

When asked about her experience on WHIP, Abbee said: “WHIP gave life to Virtus Tentamine Gaudet. We all believe knowledge is better than ignorance, kindness better than selfishness, and excellence better than indifference, but on WHIP, we had to decide whether to act on those beliefs. Grace, civility, and self-sacrifice are exemplified by the Hillsdale in D.C. team and my fellow WHIP students; I now appreciate how intentional and courageous we have to be to live well. I would not have had a Hillsdale education without WHIP.”

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About Hillsdale in D.C.

Hillsdale in D.C. 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—it seeks to inspire students, teachers, citizens, and policymakers to return the America’s principles to their central place in the political life of the nation.

About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is an independent liberal arts college located in southern Michigan. Founded in 1844, the College has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 5.7 million. For more information, visit hillsdale.edu.