Episode 03: Southern A&M University

Title: Rules, Romance & Retro Style – Life at Hillman

The dorms had rules, the organizations shaped us, the crushes were real, and the fashion? Unforgettable. This week on Hillman Rewind, we’re talking about dorm monitors and those college rules that kept us in (or out of) trouble, the importance of student organizations, the excitement of first campus crushes, and a look back at 80s college fashion compared to today’s trends.

Plus, we’ve got this week’s Hillman Homework—we want to know what was a rule that your dorm had that you thought was stupid when you were in school? Drop your answers in the comments or tag us on social media with #HillmanHomework and join the conversation!

Press play and let’s rewind back to Hillman!

Episode 2 - Spelman College

Title: Balancing Books & Budgets – The College Hustle

Summary: College isn’t just about books and parties—it’s a crash course in real life! In this episode of Hillman Rewind, we’re diving into the experiences of non-traditional students, the struggle of budgeting and financial responsibility, and the unforgettable late-night dorm room conversations that shaped us. We’re keeping it real about what it takes to survive and thrive in college.

Hillman Homework—what’s the biggest financial lesson you learned in college? Did you ever have to get creative to make ends meet? Drop your stories in the comments or tag us with #HillmanHomework!

Press play, join the convo, and let’s rewind back to Hillman!

Episode 1: Clark Atlanta University

Title: Welcome to Hillman – First Impressions & Finding Your Place

In this episode of Hillman Rewind, we’re taking it back to one of the biggest moments in any college experience—moving into the dorms! Hosts DJ Diggy (Ray) and Nichole share their own move-in day stories, unpack the chaos of dorm life, and break down how A Different World captured these moments. Plus, we get into the highs and lows of roommate life, from unexpected friendships to those unforgettable “never again” experiences.

Hillman Homework: We want to hear from you! What was your first dorm move-in experience like? Got a wild roommate story? Tag us on social media with #HillmanRewind and let’s reminisce together!

Press play, rewind with us, and get ready for real talk, laughs, and a celebration of one of the most impactful shows in Black television history.

🔁 Rewind. Reflect. Respect the legacy.

Episode 1: Welcome Hillman Fam!!

In our debut episode, we’re pressing play on nostalgia and introducing Hillman Rewind! Your hosts, DJ Diggy (Ray) and Nichole—both HBCU alums who walked the same campus where A Different World was filmed—are here to break down the culture, the lessons, and the legacy of this iconic show.

We kick things off with a check-in, sharing what this show meant to us growing up as ‘80s babies and why it still resonates today. We dive into the purpose of this podcast, our personal connections to HBCU life, and what listeners can expect from each episode. Plus, Nichole shares her favorite quote from the pilot, while DJ Diggy drops a song that sets the tone.

Hillman Homework:

We want to hear from you! Shout out your HBCU and tell us what A Different World meant to you. Drop a comment, tag us on social media, or use #HillmanRewind to join the conversation!

So press play, rewind with us, and get ready for real talk, laughs, and a celebration of one of the most impactful shows in Black television history.

🔁 Rewind. Reflect. Respect the legacy.