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What Sets Houghton’s Homecoming Above the Rest?
October 17, 2019
Homecoming is an exciting time on any college campus, but in this Highlander’s personal opinion, no one does “Houghmecoming” quite…read more
College Visits: Read These 6 Tips for the Win
October 15, 2019
How Many Colleges Should I Visit? One of the main parts of making your college decision is going on college…read more
How Core Beliefs Shape Our Decisions and Our Lives
October 14, 2019
Houghton College alumnus Jeremy Clifton ’07 is one of the lead researchers on a study recently highlighted in the Washington…read more
Willard J. Houghton and the U.S. News Rankings
September 24, 2019
Like most college and university presidents, I take the U.S. News and other college rankings with several grains of salt….read more
Anita Placido ’78: Sunrise Certainty | Highlander Devotional
September 16, 2019
The Painted Sky Have you ever seen a sunrise or sunset that took your breath away? The myriad of colors…read more
11 Best Places to Go Walking in Houghton | Highlander Blog
September 5, 2019
I love taking walks; I always have. When I was little I would walk around my old neighborhood with my…read more
Alice Hull ’63: More or Less | Highlander Devotional
September 2, 2019
More or Less? God expects more of you than you think; God expects less of you than you think. This…read more
Invitation to the Communion Table | President’s Reflection
August 29, 2019
This past Sunday we took Communion at Houghton Wesleyan Church. While we celebrate the Lord’s Supper nearly every month, I…read more
Sharlene Cady ’69: Are Your Pieces Missing? | Highlander Devotional
August 26, 2019
Lately, I have been exploring new ways to relax, while at the same time keeping my brain sharp. I already…read more
Tips for Transitioning to College | Highlander Blog
August 19, 2019
My experience of college so far has been incredibly fun and rewarding. It’s also quite different from my life during…read more
Linda K. Taylor ’80: Fog Delay | Highlander Devotional
August 15, 2019
It settles itself—this moisture, these millions of droplets creating an on-the-ground cloud. The spikey corn stalks are no match. They…read more
Dorm Room Dos and Don’ts | Highlander Blog
August 14, 2019
I’m sitting in my American Lit II class, watching the rain splatter against the pane. Today, we’re discussing Zora Neal…read more