NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
“Putting Parents in Their Place: Outside Class.”
Too much involvement can hinder students’ independence, experts say: “The Parent Program at Alma College in Michigan takes a comprehensive approach at orientation, complete with scripts that allow parents to role-play. A problem is presented and parents are asked, ‘Tell me what you’d done already to solve this problem,’ said Patricia Chase, director of student development.”
- The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York, April 4, 2006
- Honolulu Advertiser, Hawaii, April 14, 2006
“Gender Conference to Show Humor in Communication.”
Alma communications associate professor Joanne Gilbert speaks at student gender conference.
- The Daily Mississippian, the University of Mississippi news site, April 4, 2006
Alma’s Jazz Percussion, Steel Drum Ensemble Perform at Oakland Community College.
- Milford Times, April 6, 2006
- Detroit Free Press, April 7, 2006
“Girl Has Message for Peers: Get Out.”
Local student Amanda Koelzer plans to enter Alma College this fall for the pre-med program.
Quotes Koelzer: “When I was little, we went outside and played. Today you hardly ever see kids outside… I feel that people don’t get the exercise they need today. They don’t set aside time for it. Even walking a half hour each day would help.”
- Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, April 10, 2006
“State Warns Colleges: Prep Teachers Better.”
Alma College is portrayed favorably in a study of Michigan colleges and universities and their pass rates on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. Alma’s 88.3 pass rate (number of students who passed the test on their first attempts between October 2001 and July 2004) ranks better than 11 of the 15 state-funded schools and ranks above the statewide average of 86.5 percent.
- Detroit News, April 16, 2006
- Midland Daily News, April 17, 2006
“Few Students Graduate, Despite Taxpayers’ Help.”
Alma College is portrayed favorably in a study of schools that receive Michigan Tuition Grants and their six-year graduates rates in 2004-05. According to the published data, Alma’s six-year graduation rate in 2004 (based on first-time students who entered college in 1998) was 70.5 percent, which ranks among the best in the state.
- Detroit Free Press, April 17, 2006
Caleb Putnam, an Alma College Graduate, Was Named Michigan Important Bird Areas Coordinator for the Detroit Audubon Society.
- Lincoln Park News Herald, April 19, 2006
Raymond Bolo, Former Alma College Golfer, Elected to Michigan Golf Hall of Fame.
- Daily Messenger, Seneca, South Carolina, April 19, 2006
- Daily Journal, Seneca, South Carolina, April 19, 2006
Marygrove College President Glenda Price Will Retire After Eight Years.
Price is a member of the Alma Board of Trustees.
- Houston Chronicle, April 26, 2006
- PrimeZone Newswire, April 26, 2006
Alma College Trustee John Foster Appointed to Circuit Court Bench.
District Court Judge Foster, an Alma alumnus, is appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy on the Macomb County Circuit Court bench.
- Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, April 27, 2006
“Portrait of an Artist.”
Justin Hayward, an Alma College graduate, is a finalist in National Portrait Gallery competition. Hayward is an adjunct faculty member in the Brigham Young University Art Department.
- Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 30, 2006
Rev. Dr. John Robert Ranck, a Member of the Alma Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1973, Dies at the Age Of 82.
- Green Bay, Wisc., Press Gazette, April 30, 2006
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local Students Plan to Attend Alma College.
- Marquette Mining Journal, April 6, 2006
- Bay City Times, April 6, 2006
- Elk Rapids Town Meeting, April 6, 2006
- Flint Journal, April 8, 2006
- Commercial News, Three Rivers, April 21, 2006
- Bay City Times, April 22, 2006
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, April 23, 2006
- Grand Blanc News, April 23, 2006
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, April 24, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 26, 2006
- Osceola Pioneer, Reed City, April 26, 2006
- Minden City Herald, April 27, 2006
Local Story About an Alma College Student.
- Davison Flagstaff, April 2, 2006
Local Students Named to Alma College Honors List.
- Modern Health Care, Detroit, April 5, 2006
- Cadillac News, April 5, 2006
- Grand Valley West, Jenison, April 11, 2006
- Westside Advance, Grand Rapids, April 18, 2006
- Charlevoix Courier, April 26, 2006
- Northfield Advance, Grand Rapids, April 26, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 30, 2006
- Clio Messenger, April 30, 2006
Local Students Graduate from Alma College.
- Flint Journal, April 22, 2006
- Tuscola Advertiser, Caro, April 29, 2006
- Three Rivers Commercial News, April 29, 2006
Local Stories About Alma College Alumni.
(These listings do not include wedding, engagement or obituary announcements).
- Central Michigan Life, CMU student newspaper, April 5, 2006
- Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, April 10, 2006
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, April 13, 2006
- Alma Morning Sun, April 16, 2006
- Lansing State Journal, April 23, 2006
- Tri County Times, Fenton, April 26, 2006
- Ogemaw County Herald, West Branch, April 27, 2006
- Tuscola Advertiser, Caro, April 29, 2006
- Lansing State Journal, April 30, 2006
- Tri County Citizen, Chesaning, April 30, 2006
Local Stories About Exhibits, Events and Performances at Alma College.
- Saginaw News, April 1, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 6, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 9, 2006
- Alma Morning Sun, April 13, 2006
“Student Apathy Takes Hold in Middle Grades.”
Alma College students volunteer as tutors and mentors in after-school program.
- Alma Morning Sun, April 1, 2006
Local Students Initiated Into the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Alma.
- Big Rapids Pioneer, April 3, 2006
Local Students Attend Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Program at Alma This Summer.
- Penasee Globe, Wayland, April 3, 2006
Jenna Jullie Appointed Shiawassee County Deputy Drain Commissioner.
Jullie is a 2002 Alma grad.
- Owosso Argus-Press, April 4, 2006
- Flint Journal, April 14, 2006
Alma Student Cori Drenth Receives Discovering Vocation Grant.
- Lowell Ledger, April 5, 2006
Alma College Hosts 39th Annual Highland Festival and Games.
- Michigan Tourist, Clark Lake, Spring 2006
- Marlette Leader, April 5, 2006
- Pioneer Times, Vassar, April 5, 2006
Alma Hosts Annual Young Peoples Citizenship Seminar, Sponsored by the Farm Bureau.
- Cadillac News, April 5, 2006
- Valley Farmer, Bay City, April 13, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 18, 2006
- Cass City Chronicle, April 19, 2006
- Valley Farmer, Bay City, April 20, 2006
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, April 25, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 25, 2006
- Cass City Chronicle, April 26, 2006
- Iosco County News Herald, East Tawas, April 26, 2006
“Alma Celebrates Holiday of Its Own.”
Alma College students participate in Tartan Day festivities in Alma.
- Alma Morning Sun, April 9, 2006
Former Alma Residence Hall Director Works at CMU.
- Central Michigan Life, CMU, April 12, 2006
Alma Choir Director Will Nichols Performs at Michigan Tech.
- Michigan Tech Lode, April 12, 2006
Traditions of the Easter Lily Are Explored.
Quotes religious studies professor Brian Stratton.
- Alma Morning Sun, April 16, 2006
Alma Print Show Makes Appearance in Petoskey.
- Petoskey News, April 19, 2006
Alma College Students Attend Kalamazoo Music Festival.
Students attend the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival as part of a Spring Term course. Quotes music professor Ray Riley: “I don’t have to sell the course at all to students. They come back completely transformed.”
- Alma Morning Sun, April 21, 2006
Alma Celebrates Spring Commencement
- Alma Morning Sun, page 1 photo, April 23, 2006
Alma Students Enter Mid-Michigan Small College Art Competition at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson.
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, April 23, 2006
“Where’s the Party?”
Alma, Albion and Hillsdale students are receptive and welcoming to students from other campuses.
- The Pleiad, Albion College, April 27, 2006
STORIES ABOUT ALMA COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Alma College is mentioned multiple times daily and hundreds of times every week in conference standings, national polls, statistics, schedules, predictions, game results and previews. The following list is only a sampling of news items on Alma College sports teams and athletes. Stories about Alma athletics appear in nearly every issue of the Alma Morning Sun and Gratiot County Herald and are not included here.
- Midland Daily News, April 3, 2006
- Muskegon Chronicle, April 3, 2006
- Detroit Free Press, April 4, 2006
- Frankenmuth News, April 5, 2006
- Grand Rapids Press, April 6, 2006
- Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, April 7, 2006
- Midland Daily News, April 8, 2006
- St. Ignace News, April 12, 2006
- Newsweekly, White Pigeon, April 12, 2006
- Fremont Times Indicator, April 12, 2006
- Huron County Press, Bad Axe, April 12, 2006
- Traverse City Record-Eagle, April 14, 2006
- Detroit Free Press, April 14, 2006
- Holland Sentinel, April 14, 2006
- Muskegon Chronicle, April 15, 2006
- Holland Sentinel, April 16, 2006
- Port Huron Times Herald, April 17, 2006
- Monroe Evening News, April 17, 2006
- Tri City Times, Imlay City, April 19, 2006
- Bay City Times, April 22, 2006
- Adrian Daily Telegram, April 24, 2006
- Holland Sentinel, April 25, 2006
- Tri-City Times, Imlay City, April 26, 2006
- Greenville Daily News, April 27, 2006
- Carson City Gazette, April 27, 2006
- Saginaw News, April 27, 2006
- Midland Daily News, April 27, 2006
- Grand Rapids Press, April 28, 2006
- Petoskey News, April 28, 2006
- Midland Daily News, April 28, 2006
- Bay City Times, April 29, 2006
- Muskegon Chronicle, April 30, 2006
- Grand Rapids Press, April 30, 2006
- Kalamazoo Gazette, April 30, 2006
- Bay City Times, April 30, 2006
- Muskegon Chronicle, April 30, 2006
