Hillsdale Alumni Newsletter Archives

Winning at a New Game: Stephanie Heid Benson Balances Business and Family Life

Stephanie Heid Benson, ’03, is taking what she learned from the game of basketball and applying it to the game of life. Stephanie became the program’s second all-time leading scorer and a four-time all-conference performer. Now, she and her husband are competing in the restaurant business.

Phi Sigs Share Campus Experience with New Gathering Place

Phi Sigma Epsilon closed its doors in the late 1980s. With only an empty lot as a reminder, that wasn’t the end of the story. In 2016, Phi Sig Alumni Chapter President Doug McPherson, ’76, came up with a pavilion idea, the Phi Sig Pavilion project, and concept for their property that they will donate to the College.

Tech Talk: The Ever-Growing World of Tech

Tanner Orion Wright, ’17, and Giannina Imperial Wright, ’18, reflect on the ever-growing world of tech careers and how Hillsdale shaped them to be successful in their field of work.

Anne “Annie Mac” MacIntyre: Success On and Off the Court

From serving up success on the court to running a wealth management company in Metro Detroit, Anne MacIntyre, ’90, was a four-year starter at setter for the Charger volleyball program, earning academic all-conference three times and honorable mention all-conference honors as a senior.

Kelly Brown Buckley: From Fledgling Swimmer to National Qualifier

Kelly Brown Buckley, ’92, certainly made a splash during her time at Hillsdale College. As a member of the first swimming team in the College’s history in 1989, Brown and a group of walk-ons went from a group trying to stay afloat to a program that qualified for the NAIA nationals.

Caleb Bowers, ’15, Returns to Campus to Discuss Careers in STEM

Alumnus Caleb Bowers, ’15, imparts wisdom learned from his experience in software engineering to hopeful STEM students.

Hometown Hillsdale: John Waldvogel, ’91

By pure happenstance, John Waldvogel, ’91, found an opportunity to pursue his desired goal of becoming a financial advisor in Hillsdale. He currently works just down the street from campus, where he operates his own practice.

A Culture of Thriving: Jim Phillips, ’65, Learned Many Lessons Being the Son of a College President

Jim Phillips, ’65, son of former Hillsdale College President Dr. J. Donald Phillips, reflects on fond memories during his time at Hillsdale. Learning many business lessons from his father, he spent much of his career growing and improving businesses.

Has it Been a Year Already?

A college or university can be known for many things, but ultimately what it is known for are the accomplishments and outcomes of its graduates. Hillsdale has done an exceptional job of instilling its mission into its students, especially “developing minds and improving hearts.”

Painting a Pretty Picture: Karen Taylor Donmoyer, ’86, Has Fond Memories of Her Hillsdale Experience

Although running helped bring Karen Taylor Donmoyer, ’86, to Hillsdale College four decades ago, it was the overall experience that kept her there. She was proud to contribute to the 1982 women’s cross country team that won NAIA District 23 and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles.

The Shooting Guy: Rob Fodor, ’84, Builds Successful Career in Basketball with the NBA’s Miami Heat

Fodor, ’84, remains the College’s all-time assist leader, and has spent a large part of his career coaching NBA MVPs, NBA three-point champions, Olympic gold medalists as well as WNBA and European stars. Fodor has developed an international reputation for his shooting system.

Hometown Hillsdale: Rachel Mohning Doty, ’97

Rachel Mohning Doty, ’97, loves calling Hillsdale home because its generations past and present work together to create a strong community. Rachel is accustomed to the close-knit, small-town life. It’s a life she wouldn’t trade; she learned great things, met her husband, and raised her family here in Hillsdale. For Rachel, Hillsdale is home.