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NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA

Glenn Granger Appointed to the Alma College Board of Trustees.

  • Lansing State Journal, September 5, 2006

Alma Print Show on Display at Henry Ford Community College.

  • Detroit Free Press, September 8, 2006

“Father and Mentor.”
Alma women’s soccer coach Jeff Hossler remembers his father, who died of cancer in 2001.

  • NCAA sports.com, September 9, 2006

Alma College English Professor William Palmer Reflects on the Psalms in the Bible.
The timeless reflections like those found in Psalms are echoed in contemporary poetry, says Palmer. He recommends The Way It Is by William Stafford.

  • Detroit Free Press, September 9, 2006

“Alma Sets Right Tone With Ethics.”
Editorial: “Alma College’s plan to focus on ‘virtue based’ leadership is a welcoming breath of fresh air. If the college can help prepare the future business and community leaders, the future teachers and government officials for an ethical way of life in all its aspects, we just might have a better place to live.”

  • Alma Morning Sun, September 10, 2006

Alma College Focuses on Personalized Education, Social Responsibility.

  • Observer and Eccentric newspapers (advertisement), September 10, 2006

Dole, McGovern Speak at Alma College.
“Leadership without responsibility isn’t leadership at all,” Sen. Dole told an attentive crowd.

  • WHLM radio, Alma/St. Louis, (live promotional interview), September 9, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 19, 2006
  • Alma Morning Sun, September 25, 2006
  • Alma Morning Sun, September 26, 2006
  • Bay City Times, September 26, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 26, 2006
  • Central Michigan Life, CMU newspaper, September 27, 2006
  • Alma Morning Sun, September 28, 2006
  • WHNN radio station, Midland, September 28, 2006
  • WMMI/WCZY radio, Mount Pleasant, September 28, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 28, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 28, 2006
  • CM Life (news story and favorable editorial), September 29, 2006

“When Early College Admissions Go Extreme.”
Despite Harvard’s decision to stop early admissions, more students are applying for college earlier. “Schools like Alma College give early admits dibs on dorm rooms and parking spaces.”

  • Time magazine, September 13, 2006

Professor Emeritus Robert Swanson Dies at 91.
“He is without a doubt one of the most important figures in the history of Alma College as well as a good friend to many members of the community,” said Alma College President Saundra Tracy.

  • Alma Morning Sun, September 17, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 19, 2006
  • Grand Haven Tribune, September 19, 2006
  • Lansing State Journal, September 19, 2006
  • Jackson Citizen Patriot, September 19, 2006
  • WOOD-TV, Grand Rapids, September 19, 2006
  • Detroit News, September 19, 2006
  • Detroit Free Press, September 19, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 19, 2006
  • Kalamazoo Gazette, September 19, 2006
  • Detroit Free Press, September 20, 2006
  • Las Vegas Sun, September 20, 2006
  • Worcester Telegram & Gazette, September 20, 2006
  • San Jose Mercury News, September 20, 2006
  • Grand Rapids Press, September 20, 2006
  • Alma Morning Sun (funeral procession photo), September 21, 2006
  • South Bend Tribune, September 21, 2006
  • Daily Courier, Forest City, N.C., September 21, 2006

“Artist Focuses on Obscure Form of Printmaking.”
Local art show dedicated to former art professor Kent Kirby, “who was a real pioneer” in the printmaking process.

  • San Antonio Express-News, September 19, 2006

Professor Tells Television Audience of Battling Knights.”
Former Alma College faculty member Paul Crawford now teaches ancient and medieval history at California University of Pennsylvania.

  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 24, 2006

Doug Davis Is Named President of Lucas Oil World Series of Off-road Racing.
Davis is a graduate of Alma College.

  • Motorsports Blog.com, September 23, 2006
  • Who Won.com, Speedway Illustrated, September 25, 2006

“Haunted Heartland.”
Alma College Professor Robert Vivian writes novel.

  • Saginaw News, September 24, 2006

“Bentonville, Gentry Ready to Hit the Mat.”
Quotes Alma alum Greg Hatcher, president of the newly formed Arkansas Wrestling Association: “From the day I moved here in 1984, I thought Arkansas needs wrestling…I love the opportunities for kids. I probably learned more participating in sports than I did anywhere else.”

  • Benton County Daily Record, September 27, 2006

“Get a Fair Shake.”
College fairs help students, parents transition to next level. Quotes Alma admissions director Evan Montague: “Students need to trust their gut when they make their final decision. They need to feel ownership of that.”

  • Jackson Citizen Patriot, September 29, 2006

LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA

Local Students Plan to Attend Alma College.

  • Charlevoix Courier, September 20, 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 27, 2006

Local Students Named to Alma College Honors List.

  • Saginaw News, September 3, 2006
  • Dearborn Press & Guide, September 6, 2006

Local Stories About Alma College Alumni.
(These listings do not include wedding, engagement or obituary announcements).

  • Petoskey News, September 5, 2006
  • Charlevoix Courier, September 6, 2006
  • Manistee News Advocate, September 7, 2006
  • Iron Mountain Daily News, September 9, 2006
  • Swartz Creek News, September 10, 2006
  • Petoskey News, September 11, 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 13, 2006
  • Traverse City Record Eagle, September 14, 2006
  • Roanoker magazine, Roanoke, Virginia, October-November 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 20, 2006
  • Scott County, Virginia, Star, Gate City, Virginia, September 20, 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 24, 2006
  • Tuscola Advertiser, Caro, September 27, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 29, 2006

Alma College Students Attend Leadership Seminar in New Mexico.

  • Midland Daily News, September 3, 2006

Local Art Centers Host Alma College Annual Statewide Print Competition Exhibit.

  • South Haven Tribune, September 3, 2006
  • News-Herald-Friday, Southgate, September 8, 2006

Bay City First Presbyterian Church to Ring Bells 150 Times.
Church rings bells to remember history, including its role in helping establish Alma College.

  • Bay City Times, September 4, 2006

Winner of Young Careerist Award Will Be Announced at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 5, 2006

Montcalm Community College Enrollment Is Higher Than Alma College, Other Schools.

  • Greenville Daily News, September 6, 2006

Local Alma College Student Receives Scholarship.

  • Monroe Evening News, September 7, 2006

Pine River Project Gets $48,000 from 3M.
Quotes faculty member Murray Borrello: “This is a critical time for us to establish the baseline health of the Pine River. It’s all part of the college, the high schools, teachers, professors, students and the community all working together.”

  • Midland Daily News, September 7, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 7, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 10, 2006

Gratiot County CROP Walk Will Take Place at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 10, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 14, 2006

Local Student Returns Home from Thailand.
Emelia Shroyer writes first-person account of her Thailand experience: “My travels … were made possible by one man, Lee Posey. An Alma College alum, he set to to provide opportunities to enrich students’ lives through developing an appreciation of global issues.”

  • Decatur Republican, September 14, 2006

Alma’s Mike Bishop Heads Owl Program at Chippewa Nature Center.

  • Midland Daily News, September 14, 2006

David Bailey Performs at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 14, 2006

Tannahill Weavers Perform at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 16, 2006

Alma College Professor Scott Messing Writes Book About Composer Robert Schubert.

  • Alma Morning Sun, September 17, 2006

Alma College to Participate in Local College Fairs.

  • Commercial News, Three Rivers, September 11, 2006
  • Escanaba Daily Press, September 13, 2006
  • Sault Ste. Marie Evening News, September 17, 2006
  • Newberry News, September 20, 2006
  • Big Rapids Pioneer, September 20, 2006
  • Community Voice, Kincheloe, September 21, 2006
  • Climax Cresent, September 29, 2006

Alma College Is a Co-Sponsor of Local Health Fair at Masonic Pathways.

  • Coleman Tribune, September 20, 2006

“Nuclear Investigation.”
Consulting firm to lead effort to gauge volume of material at low-level radioactive dumpsite. Alma College professor Murray Borrello criticizes work of Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

  • Alma Morning Sun, September 21, 2006

Local Stories About Exhibits, Events and Performances at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 21, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 28, 2006

English Professor Bob Vivian to Read at MSU.

  • Lansing State Journal, September 24, 2006

Local Weather Spotter Mike McCloskey Is a Football Coach at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 24, 2006

Tami Tango Trio Performs at Alma College.

  • Saginaw News, September 30, 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.

  • Saginaw News, September 5, 2006
  • Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, September 6, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 8, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 8, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 9, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 10, 2006
  • WEAU-TV 13, Wisconsin, September 10, 2006
  • Port Huron Times Herald, September 10, 2006
  • Bridgeton Millville News, September 10, 2006
  • Lansing State Journal, September 10, 2006
  • Grand Rapids Press, September 10, 2006
  • Port Huron Times Herald, September 11, 2006
  • WEAU-TV 13, Wisconsin, September 12, 2006
  • Detroit Free Press, September 12, 2006
  • Coldwater Daily Reporter, September 12, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 12, 2006
  • Ionia Sentinel-Standard, September 14, 2006
  • Lansing State Journal, September 14, 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 14, 2006
  • Lansing State Journal, September 15, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 15, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 15, 2006
  • Midland Daily News, September 16, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 17, 2006
  • Lansing State Journal, September 17, 2006
  • Detroit Free Press, September 17, 2006
  • Holland Sentinel, September 17, 2006
  • Crawfordsville Journal Review, September 19, 2006
  • Traverse City Record Eagle, September 19, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 19, 2006
  • Petoskey News-Review, September 19, 2006
  • Asbury Park Press, September 21, 2006
  • Macomb Daily, Mount Clemens, September 21, 2006
  • Adrian Daily Telegram, September 22, 2006
  • Grand Rapids Press, September 22, 2006
  • Saginaw News, September 24, 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 24, 2006
  • Newark Advocate, Ohio, September 24, 2006
  • Lansing State Journal, September 24, 2006
  • Detroit Free Press, September 24, 2006
  • Grand Rapids Press, September 24, 2006
  • Port Huron Times Herald, September 27, 2006
  • Gaylord Herald Times, September 27, 2006
  • Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Wisc., September 29, 2006
  • Grand Rapids Press, September 29, 2006
  • Indianapolis Star, September 30, 2006

 

Spring Term at Alma is a one-month immersion on a single academic topic that offers learning experiences not typically available during the more traditional 15-week fall and winter terms. For example, during Spring Term ’08, students toured cultural sites in Argentina, studied lizards in Jamaica, analyzed World War II topics at the British National Archives in London, performed music in Italy, and examined the natural wonders of New Zealand.

 

Student Profile

Brett Seymoure

Brett Seymoure
Graduation: 2009
Major: Biology
From: Paw Paw, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Politics

Alma’s close faculty-student interaction provides numerous benefits such as the ability to do undergraduate research on a graduate level. Alma’s professors treat students more as peers welcoming student input and collaboration on faculty projects. When students are involved in research, faculty aggressively pursue publication of findings including students as co-authors.