Hillsdale Alumni Newsletter Archives

The Role of Hillsdale College Athletics

What impact does athletics have at Hillsdale College? Doug Goodnough, ’90, an alumni athlete, answers this question and marvels at the accomplishments of Hillsdale’s current student-athletes.

Hometown Hillsdale: Tim Sullivan, ’85

It’s no secret that Tim Sullivan’s Hillsdale experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Although the sport of running brought him to the College, it was the people who helped plant Tim’s roots in Hillsdale.

Cards, Spartans, and Reunions. Oh My!

As the Alumni Office catches its collective breath from a host of fall events and activities, Doug Goodnough, ’90, highlights October and future happenings, including the men’s basketball exhibition game against Michigan State University.

A World Away: Tom Martilotti Leaves Home for Hillsdale College—and Keeps Coming Back

Hillsdale College was only 100 or so miles from his east-side Detroit home, but to Tom Martilotti, ’67, and his family, it was almost a world away. So when the son of Italian immigrants wanted to go away to college, it was a major family decision, but his dream of playing college football was instrumental in attending Hillsdale.

Up the Ladder: Miller Has Built a 36-Year Career with the State of Michigan

Lynda Breyer Miller, ’82, has turned her passion for learning new things into a 36-plus-year career with the State of Michigan. “I’ve truly enjoyed my 36 years working for the state,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot and I’ve worked with some incredible people.”

Power of Persuasion: With a Little Help, Nancy Stewart Sott Decides on Hometown Hillsdale College

Growing up in Hillsdale, Nancy Stewart Sott, ’88, was a standout high school basketball and volleyball player who eventually received a basketball and volleyball scholarship at Hillsdale College, thanks to then-Hillsdale Athletic Director Jack McAvoy.

Road Warrior: George Yarberry Has Built a Career Helping High School Student-Athletes

When George Yarberry, ’95, visited Hillsdale’s campus, he was offered a full basketball scholarship. Now, Yarberry has spent much of his professional career helping high school student-athletes with their college recruiting experience. As founder of the Elite Football Network, he travels the country providing opportunities for prep student-athletes to earn college athletic scholarships.

The Policy Translator: Myers Mixes Business, Politics as Caterpillar Lobbyist

Christopher Myers, ’92, is a translator—but not of a foreign language. As the director of International and Federal Government Affairs, Global Government and Corporate Affairs for Caterpillar, Myers “translates” between business and politics in his role as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C.

There Will Never Be a Better Homecoming

When Doug Goodnough, ’90, learned his baseball teammate, Troy Salvior, ’90, was being inducted into the Hillsdale College Athletic Hall of Fame, a light bulb clicked: This was the opportunity to make a reunion happen. There will never be a better Homecoming.

Love at First Sight: Jennifer Link Lippus Continues Her Relationship with Hillsdale College

Jennifer Link Lippus, ’91, is encouraging others to get behind the Kirby Center and WHIP specifically, because she’s watching it grow. “To think about what a great experience I had and to have that open and available to a broader group of students—to me, that says it all.”

Hometown Hillsdale: On Air and in the Classroom with Andy Brown, ’97

If you’ve spent any time in Hillsdale County in the past 30 years, chances are you have heard the voice of Andy Brown calling the play-by-play at a local athletic event or on Radio Hillsdale WCSR 92.1 FM. Andy is devoted to making his community a better place through his roles as an educator and broadcaster.

A Higher Calling: Lisa Wojciechowski Schulz is Passionate About Teaching at Austin Catholic High School

Lisa Wojciechowski Schulz, ’87, watched the 1976 Olympics from her living room television and decided she wanted to compete in track and field. She spurned an offer from the Air Force out of high school and signed with Hillsdale College and its powerhouse women’s track and field program.