Hall of Fame
David Hodge is one of the best middle-distance runners ever to compete in the MIAC. During a time when Division II and Division III runners shared a small-college national championship event, Hodge ran with the top competitors. He placed second nationally in the 880-yard run in 1968 and 1969 and fourth at this distance at the NAIA indoor meet. Hodge was a four-time conference champion in the 880, and in fact never lost a race at this distance during the spring season. He was also a conference champ in the mile and a member of a championship mile relay team. In cross country he placed second at the conference meet.
A Phi Beta Kappa member and honors graduate, Hodge went on to earn his Ph.D. en route to a distinguished research and teaching career in geography at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he has received numerous research and teaching awards.
