Profiles
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.
Graduate Profile
Mary Kay Ecken
Graduation: 1995
Major: Exercise and Health Science, Psychology
Mary Kay Ecken gained a wide variety of skills by double majoring in exercise and health science and psychology.
“The combination of science, fitness and psychology prepared me for physical therapy school,” the 1995 graduate says. “As much as I need my medical and fitness knowledge, I use psychology to motivate patients every day!”