Doug Goodnough Archives

Perfect Job: Corbin Returns to a New but Familiar Role at the College

Josh Corbin, ’25, has competed at the highest levels of competition as a member of the Hillsdale College Shotgun Team. As a four-time All-American, he was a member of Team USA and had a chance to travel the world to compete. Now, he is content helping other Chargers have the same experience.

Savor Your ‘Two Plays’: Mike Harner, ’82

His varsity football career at Hillsdale College was a total of two plays. And although he went on to carve out a career as a college golfer and eventually a 20-year stint as a helicopter pilot commander in the U.S. Navy, Mike Harner said those two plays still shaped his thinking as a senior leader at Hillsdale College.

What Really Matters: Diane Taylor Philipp, ’82

Hillsdale College Athletics tremendously impacted Diane Taylor Philipp after she served nearly two decades as a Hall-of-Fame track and field and cross country coach. Those experiences, including coaching the Chargers to multiple championships and many former and current All-American and Olympic-caliber athletes, have guided her in her current role as Hillsdale’s vice president for Student Affairs.

At the Starting Line: Rich Péwé, ’88

A member of several championship teams, Rich Péwé, had a standout running career for the Chargers, and was known as a model of consistency, a tireless worker, and a valued teammate. Many years later, as the College’s Chief Administrative Officer, he is known for many of those same qualities as he goes about his daily duties as a senior leader.

Difference Maker: Cassandra Cole Muscat Helped Begin Hillsdale’s Volleyball Winning Tradition

Cassandra Cole Muscat, ’00, was there from the beginning. As a member of Hillsdale College Head Volleyball Coach Chris Gravel’s first recruiting class, she was a part of the program’s revival, and treasured her Hillsdale experience.

The Man and the Mission: John Cervini, ’74

The man who arrived at Hillsdale College more than 50 years ago as a football prospect from Long Island, New York, has stayed to carve out a career as a relentless, tireless, passionate, and uber-successful fundraiser for his alma mater. He’s John Cervini, ’74: The man and the mission.

Double-Barreled Success: Corbin and Dale Part of a World-Class Shooting Sports Program

Madeline Corbin, ’27, and Taylor Dale, ’28, are two of the top junior women shooters in the U.S., if not the world. They are part of a stable of accomplished Hillsdale shooters who are making a name for themselves in USA Shooting.

One Mile at a Time: Mike Campbell Brings Together Veterans and Civilians for a Great Cause

As a former Hillsdale College student-athlete, Mike Campbell, ’88, knows what being part of a team is like. Campbell created the unique nonprofit organization, Team One Mile. It brings people together for an annual multi-day, over-the-road bicycle event that raises funds—and attention—for veteran causes.

Problem Solver: Williams Carves Out Career in Law

Tom Williams, ’67, earned varsity letters at Hillsdale in track and field in the long jump. The veteran with a successful career in transactional law says Hillsdale College has always been an important part of his life, from childhood until now.

Let’s “Flood” Campus for Homecoming

A Flood is coming to Hillsdale College on September 26 and 27. Mark Flood, ’78, that is. One of the unofficial “Homecoming ambassadors” is trying to get as many of his classmates back for the College’s annual gathering that has been happening for more than 100 years.

Impact Player: Gatt Carried Hillsdale Success to the Business World

Jeff Gatt, ’87, wanted to make an impact as a college football player, and he has carried that philosophy into his life and professional career. After graduating from Hillsdale with a 4.0 grade-point average in accounting, Gatt has built a career helping mid-size and small companies accomplish big things.

Taking Time to Acknowledge the Good, the True, and the Beautiful

This year’s Alumni Awards recipients were another impressive group of individuals who have impacted the world partly because of the educational foundation they received at their alma mater. Alumni continue contributing to a society that desperately needs “the good, the true, and the beautiful.”