Why master a foreign language in college?

Posted by Julia Adams on 5/4/23 3:31 PM

One of the most common questions we are asked is why our students must obtain proficiency in a foreign language. Depending on your PHC major, you can either study a Classical Language (Latin or...

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How PHC freshman Matthew Harris started his own athleisure company

Posted by Kate Stimson on 5/4/23 9:07 AM

When they were 10 years old, freshman Matthew Harris and his twin sister started their own business: Harris Twins Pet Sitting. Every evening, the pet-loving twins walked their elderly neighbors’...

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PHC sophomore Sarah Fox shares what it's like to work as a Campus Visit Assistant for the Office of Admissions

Posted by Kate Stimson on 5/1/23 4:03 PM

Sarah Fox is wrapping up her sophomore year at Patrick Henry College working as a Campus Visit Assistant for the Admissions staff. This semester, she has worked 10 hours per week alongside 13 credits...

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5 free productivity app recommendations for your most productive semester

Posted by Annalise van der Wel on 2/3/23 4:54 PM

College students are used to having a lot on their plate. From classes and studying for exams, practicing for an upcoming tournament, completing internship tasks, or simply scheduling time to connect...

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Learning to manage the drudgery of winter

Posted by Julia Adams on 1/31/23 12:05 PM

“Winter kept us warm, covering / Earth in forgetful snow” - T.S. Eliot, The Wasteland

It is that odd time of year again. The refrains of “Winter Wonderland” and “Let It Snow” have died in the return...

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Walking in Christ's Footsteps

Posted by Julia Adams on 11/25/22 3:38 PM

After I was accepted into PHC, my admissions counselor directed me to Dr. Stephen Hake, the literature professor. Hake had recently begun offering students the opportunity to be mentored by PHC...

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The dangers of light pollution, spiritual or otherwise

Posted by Nathan Hillanbrand on 10/27/22 5:07 PM

As billions of birds make their annual migration south this fall, thousands or more will be killed by disorienting "light pollution," reported the Audubon Society, an environmental group focused on...

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Musical Opportunities at PHC: how students can further develop their musical talents

Posted by Kathryn Eiler on 10/25/22 1:38 PM

As one of the original seven liberal arts, music is regarded as essential to PHC’s pursuit of excellence. Alongside its impressive forensics repertoire, PHC offers a wide variety of activities,...

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Do you know God's unique vocational calling on your life?

Posted by Julia Adams on 8/12/22 1:11 PM

God has a completely unique vocational calling for your life—do you know what it is? One of the rich benefits of the classical liberal arts program at PHC is its ability to guide students in their...

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Politics and the human soul: thoughts from seniors studying political philosophy at PHC

Posted by Kathryn Eiler on 8/3/22 1:56 PM

It was cramped and cold—the same position he’d been in for the last 22 hours. The blizzard in New York had made it very difficult for then-freshman David Modrovich and his mock trial team to get to...

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