The Brief Hillsdale College president Larry Arnn spoke at Kirk's funeral. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College spoke at Charlie Kirk's funeral Sunday afternoon in Arizona. During his speech he said Kirk had taken "dozens" of classes there before his death, and that they are giving him an honorary degree. "Charlie is the only one who was never a full-time student at Hillsdale College who is on that list. "The college will issue Kirk an honorary degree on May 9.