March 2010

NEWS

Interest in Hillsdale Soars

Attendance at Hillsdale events, both on campus and around the country, has been exceptionally strong in recent months. The recent NLS in Ft. Myers, Florida, drew nearly 1,000 alumni and friends, many of whom were attending their first Hillsdale event. CCAs and regional receptions have also attracted large crowds. And applications this year are also up—close to +20% over last year (which was, itself, a record year). Interest in, and support for, the College has, perhaps, never been greater.

Detroit-area Alumni
Party Hearty

A nice crowd of Detroit-area alumni (and a few guests from as far away as Chicago) overcame the mid-winter blues with a dinner/dance at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club on February 15.
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Tuition to Increase; HC Still a "Great Buy"

Following a one-year freeze, tuition will increase a little in 2010-11.  But Hillsdale still ranks among the least expensive colleges in our peer group.
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athletics

Indoor Track Teams Excel at Nationals

Stomps wins national title in weight throw; seven other Chargers earn All-American status.  Overall, the men finished 10th in the nation while the women finished 25th.
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Ass't Coach Tapped for New Program at Ave Maria

Assistant football coach and offensive coordinator Barry Fagan has been recruited to build the football program from the ground up at Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida.  Former Chargers Mark Nicolet and Steve Otterbein will join Hillsdale's coaching staff.
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B-ball Squads Finish
on Positive Notes

After starting the season with a 1-10 record, the Charger men executed an amazing tournaround, ending the season 16-14 with a tough loss to the reigning national champion, Findlay University, in the finals of the GLIAC Championships. The Lady Chargers finished 14-13 on the season and also made it to the conference tournament. Five Chargers—three men and two women—earned all-conference honors for the year.
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Alumni spotlight

Catching up With...
Ed Swanson '60

New Alumni Board President a familiar face on campus. 
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