March 2023

Kelly Brown Buckley: From Fledgling Swimmer to National Qualifier

Kelly Brown Buckley, ’92, certainly made a splash during her time at Hillsdale College. As a member of the first swimming team in the College’s history in 1989, Brown and a group of walk-ons went from a group trying to stay afloat to a program that qualified for the NAIA nationals.

Caleb Bowers, ’15, Returns to Campus to Discuss Careers in STEM

Alumnus Caleb Bowers, ’15, imparts wisdom learned from his experience in software engineering to hopeful STEM students.

Hometown Hillsdale: John Waldvogel, ’91

By pure happenstance, John Waldvogel, ’91, found an opportunity to pursue his desired goal of becoming a financial advisor in Hillsdale. He currently works just down the street from campus, where he operates his own practice.

A Culture of Thriving: Jim Phillips, ’65, Learned Many Lessons Being the Son of a College President

Jim Phillips, ’65, son of former Hillsdale College President Dr. J. Donald Phillips, reflects on fond memories during his time at Hillsdale. Learning many business lessons from his father, he spent much of his career growing and improving businesses.

Has it Been a Year Already?

A college or university can be known for many things, but ultimately what it is known for are the accomplishments and outcomes of its graduates. Hillsdale has done an exceptional job of instilling its mission into its students, especially “developing minds and improving hearts.”