Doug Goodnough Archives

Four-Sport Star: 60 Years Later, Larry Covey Still Thankful for Hillsdale College

Larry Covey, ’65, planned to attend Michigan State University on a football scholarship, but the Hillsdale High School standout athlete came to play for Hillsdale College football coach Frank “Muddy” Waters with a full-ride scholarship.

The Right Place: Jennifer Klewicki Marlatt Finds Right Fit at Hillsdale

Jennifer Klewicki Marlatt, ’90, found everything she was looking for at Hillsdale. Enrolling with the Chargers on a basketball scholarship, Marlatt said it was where she was “supposed to be.”

Academics and Athletics: The Perfect Combination for Alison Roberts Bates

What do swimming and Latin have in common? For Alison Roberts Bates, ’11, the two were the perfect combination at Hillsdale College. The former member of the Chargers swim team said swimming didn’t initially attract her to Hillsdale. It was a great coincidence.

Ruhl for Living: From Charger to Teacher and Coach

From a young age, Michael Ruhl, ’97, knew he wanted to be a teacher and coach. The 6-foot-7-inch forward for the Hillsdale College men’s basketball team experienced success on and off the court. For the past 28 years, he has been able to live out that dream right here in Michigan.

True Calling: Hillsdale Sparks Forrester’s Classical Teaching Career

Scott Forrester, ’90, likes to say that he learned to read at Hillsdale College. Now an English and drama teacher at The Geneva School, a classical Christian school in Sanford, Florida, Forrester said his education at Hillsdale sparked his love of reading – and eventually teaching.

Meeting Alumni Where They Are

Doug Goodnough, ’90, went on a personal alumni national tour, visiting Florida, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Mexico in his travels for the College. Dozens of events are held around the country for alumni and friends each year. While some graduates can’t visit campus regularly, the Alumni Office brings a little bit of Hillsdale College to you, wherever you are.

Alumni by the Numbers

Hillsdale College alumni are everywhere, including all 50 states and beyond. Did you ever wonder how many living Hillsdale College alumni there are? The answer: 17,572. No matter the state, province, territory, or country in which you reside, we are proud to call you Hillsdale College alumni.

Political Junkie: Tyler O’Neil Authors New “Woketopus” Book

When Tyler O’Neil, ’12, started working on a book in February 2024 that detailed the “dark money” manipulating the federal government, he hoped it would be a relevant topic. Woketopus is performing well, and as a senior editor at The Daily Signal, O’Neil can focus on his writing and future projects.

Monumental Storyteller: Sculptor Sarah Hempel Irani Hopes to be a Mentor to Others

Sarah Hempel Irani, ’00, considers herself a monumental storyteller. But she doesn’t use words to tell her stories. The figurative sculptor uses clay, bronze, and stone to fashion her complex three-dimensional narratives out of her studio in the artsy community of Frederick, Maryland.

A Life in Baseball: Miller’s 40-Year Career as a Sportswriter, Author

He’s covered 29 out of the last 30 World Series, interviewing some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball along the way. Scott Miller, ’85, has made his passion for baseball into a career covering the national pastime. The award-winning journalist and author of two baseball books said he can’t imagine doing anything else.

New Assignment: Stanton Joins Alumni Relations Team

For David Stanton, ’98, it all comes back to Hillsdale College. In January of 2025, Stanton literally came back to Hillsdale College, this time as the senior director of Alumni Relations and is ready to serve the College in his new capacity.

Survey Says…

The Alumni Office is happy to report that alumni are pleased with the College and its efforts. Our survey partner said Hillsdale alumni had higher scores than the national average in many areas, including value, campus atmosphere, campus opportunities, institutional outreach, religious values, financial aid packages, and student services.