September 2025

Volleyball is Life: Chris Gravel on a Mission to Bring Hillsdale a National Championship

After nearly 30 years at the helm of Charger volleyball, Gravel is arguably the most successful coach in Hillsdale’s history—in any sport. His ultimate goal: bringing home a national title. With that goal still to be attained, Gravel spends almost every waking moment building the program toward that final prize.

Miracle Marcol: Former NFL All-Pro Kicker on a Path of Redemption

Chester Marcol, ’82, had the ability to kick a football accurately with astonishing distance. That brought him to Hillsdale College, where he became a national media sensation. In 1969, he kicked what was then the longest field goal in college football history—a 62-yarder, which led to a successful NFL career with the Green Bay Packers.

A Dorm of Their Own: How Students Build Unique Dorm Culture

Hillsdale College may be the odd one out among universities in its single-sex residences on campus, but the men and women residing in them have built thriving cultures and unique personalities in each dorm that only they can do by themselves.

Major Decisions: Dr. Alison Bauer Hansen Serving in the USAF

As a Major in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Alison Bauer Hansen, ’15, actually prefers to spend her free time in or near the water. The former standout swimmer said she “loved every minute” of her academic and athletic experience at Hillsdale College.

Charlie Kirk: Honoring a Legacy of Gratitude and Humility

In the time since Kirk’s assassination, Hillsdale’s campus has been in step with the rest of the world, trying to process the indelible loss of no longer having him as the leading conservative voice of our generation. He inspired students and set an example to be bold in a respectful way and to stand up for what they believe in.

Find Your Community: The Culture of Hillsdale College Men’s Dorms (Part Two)

Leaders from the four big men’s dorms answer more questions about what sets their dorms apart and creates the culture they are proud to serve and pass down to the next generation.

Find Your Community: The Culture of Hillsdale College Men’s Dorms (Part One)

Through fun events, late night conversations, and spiritual discipleship, men can find meaningful community in their dorms. Leaders from the four big men’s dorms explain what makes their cultures powerful engines of growth.

Four “Brawny Lads” and a Boat: The Four Oarsmen Bring Hillsdale National Acclaim

In 1879, four young men from Hillsdale decided to form the Hillsdale Rowing Club and pursue the gentlemen’s sport of rowing. These four, three of whom had attended Hillsdale College in the early 1870s, comprised the rowing team that would catapult Hillsdale into the national spotlight with three National American Amateur Rowing Championships titles.

End of an Era: Keith Otterbein’s 22 Years at the Helm of Chargers Football

As a player, assistant coach, and longtime head coach of Hillsdale College football for the better part of five decades, Keith Otterbein, ’79, had a successful run. He left an impressive legacy and led a program that consistently found success while fully honoring Hillsdale’s demanding expectations for both academic success and high character.

The Myanmar Mission: Erin Foley Works to Keep Refugee Families Together Through the Gospel

For more than a decade, Erin Foley, ’05, has been bringing hope, resources, and the Gospel to the people of Southeast Asia, including the last eight years in Myanmar.

Hometown Hillsdale: Joe Williamson, ’03

As a student-athlete, Joe Williamson, learned both physical and mental disciplines on and off the football field. Joe has shared and applied the lifelong disciplines he learned at Hillsdale in his current roles as math teacher and head varsity football coach at Hillsdale High School.

Master Planner: Noyes Retires After 30-Year Transportation Career

Growing up in suburban Chicago, Thomas Noyes, ’86, was fascinated with the railroad. He would often dream of working for one. While that dream of having a career riding the rails did not materialize, his career path did take him to the transportation industry.