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Written by Stephanie Gordon From a young age, Julia Formentin Callahan, ’19, MSN, FNP-BC, knew she wanted a career in the medical field. Hillsdale College doesn’t have a pre-med major, but that didn’t deter Julia. With the College’s preprofessional program in medicine, and with some graduate school research, Julia knew Hillsdale would prepare her for the medical field. In fact, Julia believes that…
Written by Stephanie Gordon Lee Moriarty Tonnies, ’75, had a simple yet transformative path to Hillsdale College. Hailing from the small town of Milford, New Hampshire, Hillsdale felt a little like home. Lee described the 1970s as “an interesting time in history,” and so visiting Hillsdale’s campus her junior year of high school felt “normal.” She and her family appreciated the friendliness of…
Written by Doug Goodnough When people learn that I work at Hillsdale College, I occasionally get asked the question, “So, are your summers nice and quiet with the students gone?” I quickly explain to them that I am not a faculty member but on staff. My next line usually is, “Summers are actually the busiest time of the year for me.” That continues to be the case. The summer started in early June…
Written by Doug Goodnough Kate Bock, ’15, found her right fit at Hillsdale College. Now, she is helping international students discover their best higher education paths. As founder of Archer Franklin and managing partner of The Child’s Office in London, England, Bock advises clients on higher education strategy and guides them through the college and university admissions process. She calls it a…
Written by Doug Goodnough Seventy years is a long time. But Dave Trippett, ’58, still remembers. He was a standout player on a standout team, one that became legendary more for what it did off the field than on. And that’s saying something. The 1955 Hillsdale College football team finished the regular season 9-0 and dominated the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. In fact, the Dales…
Written by James Gensterblum, '12 After three seasons on the field for the Hillsdale College football team, the importance of Shea Ruddy and Jacob Vance to the Chargers is easy to see. The two juniors were named preseason All-Americans by D2Football.com entering the 2025 campaign and lived up to the hype for Hillsdale this season. Vance, a redshirt junior linebacker, led the program in tackles for…
Written by Doug Goodnough When the 1985 Hillsdale Chargers took to the football field, Kurt Norman, ’86, knew the season was going to be special. Despite a 1984 team that finished 6-4, he said the returning senior class had this calm confidence that great things were ahead. “There was not one person on that team who was a solo player,” said Norman, an outside linebacker who earned NAIA…
Written by Stephanie Gordon Growing up in Mount Blanchard, Ohio, Stephanie Umphress Maxwell, ’96, knew nothing about Hillsdale College. That changed when she attended a Summit Ministries camp in Colorado at age 16. Intrigued by the College’s unique characteristics, Stephanie wanted to learn more. “When I went to that camp, they talked a lot about college preparation and the importance of knowing…
Written by Doug Goodnough It was a marvelous trip. Eighty-something alumni and friends took a leap of faith to make the very first Alumni Europe Tour from June 4-14, 2026. The 10-day pilgrimage had a World War II focus, with a particular emphasis on former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The trip started with a tour of London, Oxford, and Blenheim Palace in England. Then after a boat…
Written by Doug Goodnough Albert Rhodes, ’93, has had to clear many hurdles in his professional career. He credits his time as a standout student-athlete on the Hillsdale College men’s track and field team for helping him manage his career path. “One thousand percent,” said Rhodes, who recently began a new role with Raytheon, a defense contractor. “I have a good foundation, a team-oriented…
