EMMA FIGLEWICZEDITOR 11/11/2024 Alma College has welcomed numerous professors over the years, all dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and earn their degrees. While the faculty has grown with the addition of many new members, some professors have remained at the institution for decades, continuing to shape and guide generations of students. “I was... Continue Reading →
Native American Heritage Month at Alma College
GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER 11/11/2024 November is Native American Heritage Month, which brings numerous events to Alma’s campus for the purpose of learning about, celebrating and reflecting on both Indigenous American culture and the relationship between Native and White populations over time. There are many events happening on campus to celebrate NAHM, including the Dance on... Continue Reading →
Alma College introduces The Math Help Center
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHER LASMINA IDRISSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 The new Math Help Center is open for visitors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights in room 102 of the Learning Commons. The Math Center will be working in a similar way to the already existing Writing Center. During working hours any student... Continue Reading →
Alma’s Wright House restoration project
LEXIE THAYERSTAFF WRITER 10/28/2024 The Wright House is a historic stone mansion that was built in 1888 in downtown Alma at 503 N. State St. For many years, it was left to rust and wear. But the house’s location on State Street gave it plenty of attention, and now the Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical... Continue Reading →
Alma College partners with UM-Flint Occupational Therapy
BRYCE BIRCHMEIERSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Alma College and the University of Michigan Flint have partnered to allow Alma students a direct path into the UM-Flint Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program. “The emphasis Alma College provides in high impact practices affecting the students' education, particularly engagement of students in research,” said Yener Kandogan, Interim Provost and Vice... Continue Reading →
Ground breaks at new Culver’s location in Alma
GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER KATIE THOMASSTAFF WRITER 10/14/2024 Culver’s is under construction in Pine River Township on the corner of Cheesman and Alger, next to the Michigan One Community Credit Union and in front of the Dollar Tree. The construction of the new location was launched earlier this year, and the restaurant is expected to open... Continue Reading →
Reforestation at the bog
ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 A new project is afoot at the ecological site at the Vestaburg as Dr. John Rowe, professor of biology, and a team of individuals in the field begin a reforestation project. The project will open opportunities for individuals in science-related studies to closely observe and aid in rebuilding forest... Continue Reading →
Welcome Kelli Crump: Alma’s new theatre director
JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 9/30/2024 This school year, Alma College welcomes a new theatre director and Assistant Professor Kelli Crump. Professor Crump joins the Alma College community following the previous theater director, Scott Mackenzie, who retired after eight years of serving Alma College. Crump brings a new and exciting energy to the theater department and hopes... Continue Reading →
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