June 2026

Trip of a Lifetime

Eighty-something alumni and friends took a leap of faith to make the very first Alumni Europe Tour from June 4-14, 2026. The 10-day pilgrimage was truly a lifelong learning experience, with a lot of fun and food along the way.

Rhodes to Success: Former Track and Field Standout Now Leads His Own Teams

Albert Rhodes, ’93, has had to clear many hurdles in his professional career. He credits his time as a standout student-athlete on the Hillsdale College men’s track and field team for helping him manage his career path.

Quite a Run: Former Charger Champion Crosses Career Finish Line

Jeff Doyle, ’76, and the Hillsdale College men’s cross country team had quite a run during the 1970s. In fact, the Chargers were NAIA District 23 champions three consecutive years. At the recent 50/60-Year Reunion, Doyle was able to reminisce with former teammates Tim Karas, ’76, and Bill Henshaw, ’76.

Career in Corrections: Poindexter a Criminal Justice Innovator

Former President George W. Bush first coined the phrase “compassionate conservative.” Blake Poindexter, ’89, practiced his own version as a longtime executive director of Wells County Community Corrections in his hometown of Bluffton, Indiana.

Don’t Take Hillsdale for Granted

Forbes Magazine has given Hillsdale an “A+” financial rating. We are blessed to be alumni at an institution that truly tries to do everything the right way. And the mission that was formed in 1844 remains intact to this day.

Ace in the Hole: Golf Both Personal and Professional for Moyer

For most of his life, Mark Moyer, ’73, has had a personal and professional relationship with the game of golf. He was a member of the Hillsdale College men’s golf team, and worked in media sales for Golf Digest for 15 years. Now retired, Moyer continues his 60-plus-year “lifelong passion.”