NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
Alma College Is Ranked 48th In Annual Ranking Of Colleges And Universities.
The ranking by Washington Monthly lists Alma 48th among liberal arts colleges. The ranking measures primarily social mobility, research and service.
- Washington Monthly, September 2007
Dancer Brings Home World Bronze.
Local student hopes to attend Alma College to play the bagpipes.
- Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada, September 2, 2007
“Finding The Right College: It’S All About Research And Asking Good Questions.”
Story by Gary Luhr, executive director of the Association of Presbyterian
Colleges and Universities. Quotes President Tracy: “I suggest students look at what opportunities are available that enhance and expand upon their classroom experiences. These are often the value added that make a difference when students make the transition to the workforce or to graduate or professional school. Ultimately, if it feels like a place where a students can really flourish, it probably is.” Story includes photo of Alma students.
- Presbyterians Today magazine, September 2007
“A Rabbi With Presbyterian Ties.”
Story and photo about the visit by Sally Priesand, American’s first female rabbi, to Alma College.
- Presbyterians Today magazine, September 2007
Madeleine Albright Speaks At Alma College.
- Saginaw News, September 5, 2007
- Central Michigan Life, CMU newspaper, September 5, 2007
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 6, 2007
- Gratiot County Herald, September 6, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 8, 2007
- Central Michigan Life (editorial: “Alma’s Opportunity”), September 12, 2007
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 13, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 13, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 13, 2007
- Central Michigan Life, September 14, 2007
Bowman Featured Artist In ‘Art, For Heaven’s Sake’
The Rev. Douglas C. Bowman is former chairman of the religion department at Alma College.
- Redlands Daily Facts, Redlands, Calif., September 10, 2007
- Riverside Press Enterprise, Riverside, Calif., September 23, 2007
- Riverside Press Enterprise, Riverside, Calif., September 24, 2007
Former Alma Provost Appointed President At Coppin State University.
Reginald Avery’s 34 years in higher education includes time at Alma College.
- Maryland Associated Press, September 25, 2007
- Michigan Associated Press, September 25, 2007
- Examiner.com, Denver, Colorado, September 25, 2007
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 26, 2007
- WCHS-TV, Louisville, Kentucky, September 26, 2007
- Lexington Herald, Kentucky, September 26, 2007
- WIS-TV Channel 10, Columbia, S.C., September 26, 2007
- WSPA-TV Channel 7, Spartanburg, S.C., September 26, 2007
- The Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort, S.C., September 26, 2007
- Washington Times, September 26, 2007
- Washington Post, September 26, 2007
- Daily Journal, Seneca, S.C., September 26, 2007
- Morning News, Florence, S.C., September 26, 2007
- Herald-Journal, Spartanburg, S.C., September 26, 2007
- Baltimore Times, September 28, 2007
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local Students Plan to Attend Alma College.
- Cadillac News, September 26, 2007
Local Stories About Alma College Students.
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, September 3, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 9, 2007
- Holt Community News, September 9, 2007
Local Stories about Alma College Alumni.
(These listings do not include wedding, engagement or obituary announcements).
- Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisc., September 1, 2007
- Clinton County News, September 2, 2007
- Flint Township News, September 2, 2007
- Alma Morning Sun, September 3, 2007
- Petoskey News, September 5, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 9, 2007
- Dowagiac Daily News, September 11, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 16, 2007
- Grand Rapids Press, September 16, 2007
Local Stories About Exhibits, Events and Performances at Alma College.
- Midland Daily News, September 6, 2007
- Hot Tickets, Saginaw News, September 6, 2007
- WCMU local arts promotion, September 7-13, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 13, 2007
- Hot Tickets, Saginaw News, September 13, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 20, 2007
- Hot Tickets, Saginaw News, September 20, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 22, 2007
- Hot Tickets, Saginaw News, September 27, 2007
- WCMU local arts promotion, Ted Kooser, September 28-October 4, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 29, 2007
Terry Smith Named Head Men’S Basketball Coach at Alma.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 1, 2007
- Oceana Herald Journal, September 13, 2007
- Holland Sentinel, September 20, 2007
Gratiot County Sets $305,000 Goal for United Way.
Saundra and Doug Tracy are serving as co-chairs of this year’s campaign.
- Alma Morning Sun, September 1, 2007
- Alma Morning Sun, September 14, 2007
Local Students Receive Scholarships to Attend Alma.
- Sturgis Journal, September 1, 2007
Ex-Tiger Jim Northrup Is Gratiot County Native.
Northrup played baseball at Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 2, 2007
Murray Borrello Teaches at Alma College.
His father, Leopold Borrello, speaks at Saginaw Valley State University.
- Saginaw Township Times, September 5, 2007
Alma College Plans Activities for Sixth Annual Service Week.
“Highlighting service at the beginning of the year establishes the commitment that Alma College has to addressing local needs as a community partner,” says Anne Ritz, service learning coordinator.
- Saginaw News, September 9, 2007
Local Students Named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
- Newberry News, September 12, 2007
James Conboy Will Retire As President and CEO of Citizen’s National Bank.
Conboy is a member of the Alma College Board of Trustees.
- Petoskey News, September 12, 2007
Alma College Participates in Local College Fairs.
- Sturgis Journal, September 8, 2007
- Three Rivers Commercial News, September 10, 2007
- Greenville Daily News, September 12, 2007
- Escanaba Daily Press, September 13, 2007
- Ironwood Daily Globe, September 17, 2007
- Brown City Banner, September 17, 2007
- Carson City Gazette, September 17, 2007
- Huron County Press, Huron, September 19, 2007
- Sault Ste. Marie Evening News, September 21, 2007
- Huron County Press, Huron, September 26, 2007
Saginaw Schools Finance Chief to Try New Challenge at Alma.
Dan Henris begins job as controller and director of business services on Oct. 1.
- Saginaw News, September 15, 2007
“Albion Drops in College Ratings.”
College presidents point to flaws in U.S. News and World Report’s methodology. Quotes Alma President Saundra Tracy: “Perhaps of most concern is the fact that these [U.S. News] variables do not directly relate to student outcomes.”
- The Pleiad, Albion College student newspaper, September 15, 2007
Local Student Spends Summer Teaching Orphans in Kenya.
Rachel Blackhurst is an Alma College student.
- Midland Daily News, September 16, 2007
Local Student Helps Homeless, Kids in Ukraine.
Brittany Law worked three weeks at an orphanage and working with children who have AIDS.
- Livingston Daily Press & Argus, Brighton, September 16, 2007
First Family Moves Into New Subdivision.
Admissions reps Dena and Matt Norrod have moved into the new Gemstone subdivision in Alma.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 17, 2007
Brighton Graduate Takes Scenic Route to Pastorhood.
Rev. Andrew Pomerville is an Alma College graduate.
- Livingston Daily Press and Argus, Brighton, September 18, 2007
Alma Hosts Reception for Alma Area Business and Professional Women Oct. 25.
- Saginaw News, September 18, 2007
Alma College May Host DDT Conference.
Quotes professor Ed Lorenz about the environmental and health effect of DDT.
- Alma Morning Sun, September 20, 2007
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, September 27, 2007
Kim Newson Receives Community Service Award from Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 21, 2007
“Community Can Be Proud of Alma College.”
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, editorial, September 27, 2007
Alma Enrolls Record New Student Enrollment.
Total enrollment is a 9 percent increase over last year.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 27, 2007
Julia Roberts Roecker Taught Art at Alma College from 1941 To 1955.
- Saginaw News, September 27, 2007
Professor John Putz Combines Mathematics and Music in Scholarly Article.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, September 27, 2007
Alma Faculty Member Will Discuss Global Relations in Turkey.
John Leipzig will speak at leadership conference.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, September 27, 2007
Alma’s Andrew Bare Co-Produces Documentary on the Closing of Music Stores.
Documentary aired on public television.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, September 29, 2007
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.
- Big Rapids Pioneer, September 1, 2007
- Holt Community News, September 2, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 2, 2007
- Bay City Times, September 2, 2007
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, September 5, 2007
- Detroit Free Press, September 6, 2007
- Bay City Times, September 6, 2007
- Petoskey News-Review, September 7, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 8, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 9, 2007
- Owosso Argus-Press, September 9, 2007
- Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn., September 13, 2007
- Petoskey News-Review, September 13, 2007
- Romeo Observer, September 13, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 15, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 16, 2007
- Cincinnati Enquirer, September 18, 2007
- Gaylord Herald Times, September 22, 2007
- Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisc., September 23, 2007
- Adrian Telegram, September 23, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 23, 2007
- Springfield, Ohio, News Sun, September 22, 2007
- Springfield, Ohio, News Sun, September 23, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 23, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 25, 2007
- Holland Sentinel, September 25, 2007
- Michigan Journal, student paper at U-of-M, Dearborn, September 25, 2007
- Battle Creek Enquirer, September 26, 2007
- Midland Daily News, September 28, 2007
- Grand Rapids Press, September 30, 2007
- Ft. Wayne Gazette, September 30, 2007
- Saginaw News, September 30, 2007
