Hillsdale Alumni Newsletter Archives

Coming Home to Hillsdale

Doug Goodnough, ’90, returns to Hillsdale as the director of Alumni Marketing. He reflects on a recent alumni event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and encourages current alumni to help cultivate the Hillsdale legacy by attending some of the many scheduled events for 2022.

Hallowed Ground: New Phi Sig Alumni Pavilion to Celebrate Greek Life, Friendships

Every Hillsdale student has probably spent some time on the lot across the street from Broadlawn, a popular site for student gatherings and alumni activities. The lot will soon boast a beautiful pavilion to enhance those gatherings, thanks to the vision and dedicated planning of the owners of the property—Hillsdale’s Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity alumni.

Simply D’VINE: Rebecca Abel Buick and Joe Buick, ’88, Expand Their Luxury Cookie Brand

D’VINE Cookies isn’t your typical cookie company; it’s a luxury cookie brand. Once a startup company, the brand is looking to triple its production in 2022 by producing 10 million cookies.

The Tale of 250 Letters: The Publication

After discovering 250 Civil War era letters written by two of his ancestors, Dr. Tom Harvey, ’69, educates readers on the hardships and sacrifices of the Civil War in his book, Seeing the Elephant: One Man’s Return to the Horrors of the Civil War.

Neal Cole, ’07, Elected New President of the Alumni Association Board

Recently elected president of the Alumni Association Board, Neal Cole, ’07, is implementing major initiatives to connect alumni to the College for a vibrant alumni life.

Snow and the Iron Lady: Thatcherball at Hillsdale

Thatcherball is a time-honored winter activity for the men of Hillsdale. Played in the dead of night after the first major snow of the semester, the sport centers on the statue of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Recent Graduate Braden VanDyke Joins Alumni Office

The 2021 senior class president and former student president of the 1844 Society joined the office last October to fill the position of Assistant Director for Student Programs and Young Alumni. Braden hopes to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and stewardship among the student body through the work of the 1844 Society.

Alumni Spotlight – Mike Duffey, ’81

This past Homecoming, Mike Duffey, ’81, and his Charger football team from 40 years ago finally agreed to meet in Hillsdale for a class reunion, but nobody expected such a large turnout. Fifty-five coaches and players gathered in Hillsdale to catch up and reminisce over Hillsdale’s first championship win in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Genesis Health and Performance: A God-Driven Story

Hillsdale alum opens Genesis Health and Performance in Hillsdale to offer comprehensive care for the community he loves. For him, this is a God-driven story.

Daniel and Jan Himebaugh: Public Policy in the Evergreen State

“We lose freedom when states become weak.” Daniel and Jan Mensonides Himebaugh, ’04, ’06, firmly believe that working in politics at the state level offers incredible opportunities to make a meaningful impact. The couple says State governments need Hillsdale graduates who believe in freedom.

Slayton Arboretum Turns 100!

Slayton Arboretum, now celebrating its 100th year, continues to be a peaceful retreat as a lovely site to “indulge in the silly talk of youth.” Hillsdale College is forever grateful to Dr. Bertram Barber and the many individuals, both from the College and community, who have labored to keep the Arb beautiful and functional over the past 100 years.

Combining Science and History for a Unique Kind of Podcast

Hillsdale alumna creates BA in Science, a podcast focusing on notable human beings who have made big moves in the science world.