Hillsdale Alumni Newsletter Archives

Gone, but Not Forgotten: Phi Sigma Epsilon Alumni Remember the “Glory Days” on Campus

Phillip “Trip” Banks and Doug McPherson, both from the Class of 1976, are part of a strong contingent of Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni who keep the memory and legacy of their fraternity alive at Hillsdale College.

Kerry Donovan Cummings, ’77: A Leader Through Trying Times

When Kerry Donovan Cummings, ’77, was elected president of the Hillsdale College Alumni Association in 2019, she did not anticipate that a worldwide pandemic would nearly eliminate any in-person interactions during most of her term. Despite the challenges the pandemic presented, Cummings said her time as board president was meaningful.

White & Blue Weekend Continues to Make History

There are many unique elements to the four-day extravaganza that is White and Blue Weekend. Alumni from around the country returned to campus this past May and enjoyed time with classmates, old professors, and even got to stay in former residence halls.

Hometown Hillsdale: Chandler Ryd, ’18: Local Storyteller

Conventional wisdom of filmmaking is that one has to be in a big city—New York or LA or Atlanta. Chandler Ryd, ’18, is defying the odds as a rural filmmaker while living in Hillsdale County with his family.

Peace, Love, and Hillsdale College?

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of turmoil and cultural upheaval in America. But what about the Hillsdale College campus climate at the time? That was a question Alex Buchheit, ’22, tried to answer with his senior museum studies project: “Hillsdale College During the Vietnam Era.”

Hometown Hillsdale: Adam Stockford, ’15: The Road Less Traveled

Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockford, ’15, a Hillsdale native, took the road less traveled to Hillsdale College. As a 30-year-old nontraditional student who was working full-time and was more than a decade from his high school graduation, he overcame the challenges and obtained a degree in politics.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Share Stories of Challenge, Strength

In front of an audience of approximately 200 guests, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Robert Mallendick, ’66; Jason Stomps, ’10; and the 1988-1991 softball teams got to share their stories of challenge and strength in a very personal and passionate way.

Glory Days at the ’Dale

The class of ’62 and ’72 returned to campus in April to gather with classmates and reflect on their glory days. They enjoyed trips down memory lane and got a glimpse into the current life at Hillsdale College.

When Hillsdale Feels Like Home

Accepted to Hillsdale at age 15, Cheyenne Trimels, ’17, fondly reflects on her time at Hillsdale, calling it a familial experience. She now acts as a senior liaison in governmental affairs for Carvana, an online car buying retailer.

The Dawn of a New Era

The Dawn is open for business! The City of Hillsdale and volunteers in the local community have made a concerted effort to save the building that originally opened in 1919 as a home for Vaudeville shows and silent films. Now, the restored building will serve as a mixed-event facility.

Hillsdale to Offer Graduate Program in Classical Education

Hillsdale College is leading a national push to bring classical education back into American classrooms. The College is now offering a two-year residential master’s program in classical education. Dan Coupland, dean of Hillsdale’s Graduate School of Classical Education explains.

Back to (My) Future

Graduating nearly 30 years ago, Doug Goodnough, ’90, is happy to report the Hillsdale College he remembers is still indeed here. In fact, in his mind, it has been upgraded beyond whatever he thought was possible during his days as a student.