STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Meet Ethan Ashley, a legislative assistant at the U.S. Senate and a student at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government.

When asked about Hillsdale in D.C., Ethan said, “Hillsdale’s motto, ‘strength rejoices in the challenge,’ rings true at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government. Students here are given abundant opportunities to study the rich history and philosophies of the West with some of the brightest minds in Washington. I am grateful for Hillsdale’s structure that accommodates working professionals and provides students insight on how to pursue the good in the public sphere. Hillsdale’s rewarding education orients the mind to virtuous ends and helps develop students into statesmen.”

We’re so grateful for students like Ethan whose hard work and dedication leave a lasting imprint on the legacy of Hillsdale in D.C.

If you’re interested in applying to our graduate program, learn more at: Graduate School of Government, Program Overview.