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Since the first grade, Peggy Smith's* son, Jared*, has been in special education classes. Jared, an emotionally impaired student, struggled when he was placed into the unfamiliar environment of middle school. The teachers had difficulty managing Jared in [more]

Doctors Team up to Provide Care in Honduras

On their most recent trip to Honduras in March, Alma College alumni, Dr. Robert Foote '75 and Dr. Dale Nester '75, provided free eye and dental care to 1,100 Hondurans. [more]

Midland Law Firm Packed with Alma Grads

There's just something about graduating from Alma College that creates a common bond between alumni. [more]

 

Bob Devaney, a 1939 graduate of Alma College, went on to become known as one of the greatest coaches in collegiate football history. In his 11 years as head coach at Nebraska, Devaney produced 11 winning seasons with two national championships. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. At Alma he played end and was the Scots’ Most Valuable Player in 1938.

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Leadership Profile

Kailey Vlug

Kailey Vlug
Graduation: 2015
Major: Business Administration

When she started playing soccer as a child, Kailey Vlug already had her eye on the prize: to play the sport she loved on the collegiate level. Now, she’s playing on the Alma College women’s soccer team, on which she is considered a leader.

“Coming into a whole new team after being with my same high school team for years was challenging as a freshman, but I did my best and worked hard,” she says. “I’ve learned that I can lead through example. My coach, Jeff Hosler, trusts me and gives me leadership responsibilities, so I’ve risen to meet his expectations.”

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