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Thumbnail image for Dr. Melissa StraitDr. Melissa Strait

Dr. Melissa Strait, professor of chemistry, has allowed her educational interests to take her to places few have been. In 2000 Strait lived for six weeks in Antarctica, where she and other explorers collected meteorites. [more]


Thumbnail image of Dr. Cameron ReedDr. Cameron Reed

Dr. Cameron Reed is an admitted stargazer. The Alma College professor of physics, though, has his eyes set on a specific kind of star — the luminous hot, blue ones found in the spiral arms of galaxies like the Milky Way. [more]


 

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.

 

Graduate Profile

Sarah U’Ren
Graduation: 1998
Major: Biology
Minor: Environmental Studies

Sarah Hypio U’Ren grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and used the environmental studies minor at Alma to prepare her for graduate school and an environmental career.

“I received one-on-one attention from my teachers who genuinely took the time to talk to me when I had questions,” the 1998 graduate says. “The fieldwork and hands-on experiences were great as well.”