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Scottish Heritage

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive.

Scotty, Alma College's mascot

Scotty, Alma College's mascot

Alma offers a music class in the Scottish arts, a Scottish arts’ scholarship and a study abroad program with the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

The College also features a marching band clad in kilts, a Scottish dance troupe and even its own official tartan!

Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival, which features traditional Scottish revelry and games.

Every other year the College also hosts the Robert Burns dinner, which celebrates the life of Scotland’s best known poet.

We are the Scots!

 

Students conducting research side-by-side with faculty has been an Alma legacy for generations. Alma students team up with faculty on scholarly research or to collaborate on creative or performing arts projects. An annual Honors Day features student presentations, performances and exhibits. Many students present such work at regional, national and international meetings.

 

Student Profile

Kwon JinJu

Kwon JinJu
Graduation: 2008
Major: Advertising and Public Relations
From: Seoul, South Korea
Interests: Dance, Nature, Travel

Alma has had lasting relationships with colleges and universities in South Korea, with the Korean international students completing one full year of study at Alma. Here at Alma, the international students make lifelong friendships and leave everlasting impacts on our students and on the surrounding communities.