Geoffrey Rappaport is an entrepreneur and businessman who co-founded the discount haircut franchise Supercuts with Frank Emmett in 1975. During a luncheon with Hillsdale College students Wednesday, he discussed his belief in the importance of a liberal arts education and also shared developments of his new chain dental service. What was the initial inspiration for creating...
In a 1947 Chicago suburb, a female lifeguard showed a young man just back from two years in the Navy how to do a reverse dive into the community pool. Now, the two are celebrating 65 years of marriage and the 12 children, 39 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren their family has grown to include. “She...
The air sits on the tongue like a menthol cough drop, and two hikers inhale as they ford a river of glacial runoff. It’s a summer day in Iceland, with the temperature hovering at 40 degrees and the sky a pastel blue framing nebulous clouds. The hikers are hoping, most of all, not to freeze....
As homecoming celebrated its 100th year and the alumni association celebrated its 150th year, the alumni board held its annual alumni awards banquet last Friday to honor three distinguished alumni and one honorary alumnus. The recipients, David Hough, Kevin Shinkle ’87, Beth Deer Walker ’87, and Hans Zeiger ’07, are thriving in their respective fields...
When three staff writing positions became available in institutional advancement, its executive director didn’t have to look too far for new employees. Nancy Johnson said the 13 applications she received were all from alumni, who stated they enjoyed their time at Hillsdale College and wanted to return and help further the college’s mission. Although Johnson...