KYLE CHOKASCOPY EDITOR 3/24/2025 In early March, Alma College announced the Barlow Trophy Finalist. The finalists are seniors Megan Neeley (‘25), Toby Layson (‘25) and Charlotte Howald (‘25). Established by Dr. Joel Barlow in 1949, the Barlow Trophy recognizes the high academic achievements of students, as well as their contributions to not only the campus... Continue Reading →
The UNDIVIDED Series
JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 3/10/2025 On March 5, at 7 p.m. in the Thomas Andison Chapel, Rev Dr. Troy Jackson, co-founder of UNDIVIDED took the stage to discuss the civil rights movement, more specifically the Montgomery Movement, and touched on topics like how technology is aiding in protest, the importance of forming a team when it... Continue Reading →
“The Stories We Carry” – Alma’s 2025 Art & Design Senior Show
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 3/10/2025 With much-awaited anticipation, Alma College’s 2025 Art and Design Senior Show, “The Stories We Carry,” is set to open Monday, March 10, in Clack Art Center’s Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery. The opening reception will take place in Clack’s lobby and gallery on Saturday, March 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.... Continue Reading →
Alma College Model UN continues its winning streak
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 3/10/2025 Alma College’s award-winning Model United Nations (MUN) team has once again proven its excellence on the national stage, securing the “Outstanding Delegation” award, the highest honor, for the 32nd consecutive year at the Midwest Model United Nations (MMUN) conference in St. Louis, Missouri. This prestigious event, held annually, brings together college... Continue Reading →
Alma College announces Endowed Chair in English
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 3/10/2025 Alma College announced the Joseph J. Zimmerman (‘61) Endowed Chair in English in February 2025. Zimmerman is recognized as “one of the college’s most generous benefactors.” The endowed chair totals to $1.5 million and will fund a permanent position for “an esteemed faculty member in English who demonstrates a distinguished record... Continue Reading →
Alma College’s Scots and Sibs Weekend
CHARLOTTE ROCKWELLPHOTOGRAPHER BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 Alma College held its annual siblings weekend, dubbed “Scots and Sibs,” from Feb. 14-16. Family members from the ages of seven to 18 came to Alma for this family-friendly weekend. The cost of registration for this event was $25 for one child and $30 for two. Registration closed at... Continue Reading →
Weaving Wellness Your Way—Spreading Kindness on Alma’s Campus
AUDREY HESTERSTAFF WRITER 2/17/2025 This February, Alma College is striving to spread kindness across its campus as part of an overall effort to improve the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of its students, staff, and faculty. February has been Random Acts of Kindness Month nationwide for decades, and is a month of intentional efforts to... Continue Reading →
Alma College announces “Para to Pro” program
JORDAN FOXCOPY EDITOR 2/17/2025 On Jan. 31, Alma College signed with Mid Michigan College to officially launch its Paraeducator to Special Education Teacher program. The initiative was led by Peggy Yates, Director of Master's in Special Education and Associate Professor of Education at Alma College. The program is a four-year, online degree designed for paraeducators working full-time... Continue Reading →
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