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Hillsdale College to Award Posthumous Honorary Degree to Charlie Kirk

The move follows his extensive use of Hillsdale’s online courses alongside a close relationship with President Larry Arnn.

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President of Hillsdale College Larry P. Arnn speaks during the public memorial service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium.
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Overview

  • Hillsdale President Larry P. Arnn announced the honor during Kirk’s funeral service in Arizona and said the degree will be bestowed on May 9 at the college.
  • The college confirmed Kirk completed roughly 30 of its online courses, according to spokesperson Emily Stack Davis.
  • Hillsdale created a “We Remember Charlie Kirk” page featuring a video message from Arnn and a public tribute on its homepage.
  • Arnn described a personal friendship with Kirk, recalling that Kirk often texted photos of his course certificates after passing exams.
  • Hillsdale’s online program launched in 2011 and the school says more than 4.2 million people have taken its courses in history, politics, economics, philosophy, and religion.