NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
Lee Posey: Business Success Enabled Dallas Man to Help Educate Young Women.
Mr. Posey was an Alma College graduate and donor. He died Feb. 29, 2008.
- Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, March 2, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 4, 2008
Professors Hammer Israel, Fail to Predict Palestinian War.
Former Alma College professor Mahmood Monshipouri wrote a 1996 article in Middle East Policy titled “The PLO Rivalry with Hamas.”
- Campus Watch, Middle East Forum, March 12, 2008
On Women’s Captivity in the Islamic World.
Alma College alumnus Betty Mahmoody wrote the 1987 memoir “Not Without My Daughter,” which sold 12 million copies and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1987.
- Payvand Iran News, March 19, 2008
Prayer Service Honors Late Indian Orthodox Bishop.
Service at St. Gregorios Orthodox Church of India in North Valley Stream remembers former Alma College professor Thomas Makarios.
- Newsday, March 24, 2008
As Olympic Torch Relay Begins, So Does China’s Damage Control.
Political scientist Derick Hulme comments on the Beijing Olympics.
- Good Morning America, ABC News, March 23, 2008
- ABC affiliates throughout the country, March 24-25, 2008
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local Students Plan to Attend Alma College.
- Oakland Press, Pontiac, March 7, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 7, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 8, 2008
- Milford Times, March 13, 2008
- Canton Observer, March 13, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 14, 2008
- Gaylord Herald Times, March 15, 2008
- Saginaw Township Times, March 26, 2008
- Greenville Daily News, March 27, 2008
Local Stories About Alma College Students.
- Arenac County Independent, Standish, March 5, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 10, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 28, 2008
Local students named to Alma College honors list.
- Allegan County News, March 6, 2008
- Sturgis Journal, March 15, 2008
- Spinal Column, West Bloomfield, March 19, 2008
- Romeo Observer, March 19, 2008
- Bay City Times, March 22, 2008
Local Stories About Alma College Alumni.
(These listings do not include wedding, engagement or obituary announcements).
- Flint Journal, March 9, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 10, 2008
- Frankenmuth News, March 12, 2008
- Commercial News, Three Rivers, March 12, 2008
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 18, 2008
- Davison Index, March 19, 2008
- Flint Journal, March 22, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 23, 2008
- Ludington Daily News, March 26, 2008
- Crain’s Detroit Business, March 31, 2008
Local Stories About Exhibits, Events and Performances at Alma College.
(These listings are in addition to Morning Sun and Gratiot County Herald coverage).
- Saginaw News, March 6, 2008
- Midland Daily News, March 6, 2008
- WCMU Public Radio, Spring Dance Concert, March 7-13, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 8, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 13, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 13, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 14, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 20, 2008
- Midland Daily News, March 20, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 21, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 22, 2008
- Midland Daily News, March 27, 2008
- WCMU Public Radio, “The Dining Room,” March 28-April 3, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 28, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 29, 2008
Local Swim Club Performs at Alma College.
- Gaylord Herald Times, March 1, 2008
Where Can Economy Go? Head to Alma to Find Out.
Alma College hosts “Making a New Michigan,” a four-part series of forums that tackle energy transportation, the impact of DDT on human health and the environment, the economic and social costs of youth obesity, and the economy.
- Saginaw News, March 2, 2008
Poet Rybicki Turns Struggle Into Poetry in We Bed Down Into Water.
Three poems by Alma College faculty poet John Rybicki are included in the 2008 Best American Poetry anthology.
- Kalamazoo Gazette, March 2, 2008
Local Students Are Finalists for Barlow Award.
- Owosso Argus-Press, March 2, 2008
After Years at CMU, Silverthorn Settles in at Alma College.
“I’ve been amazed at the different opportunities for students, the travel abroad, the academic training, the opportunities to assist various organizations,” said Mike Silverthorn, director of public relations.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 3, 2008
Candace Dugan Is Listed Among Most Influential Women in West Michigan.
She is a member of the Alma College Board of Trustees.
- Grand Rapids Business, March 3, 2008
Alma Students Submit Art to Michigan Small Colleges Art Exhibition.
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, March 3, 2008
Alma May Be Chosen for State Energy Designation.
Gov. Granholm said that the proposed energy park in Alma was an ideal location and the possibility of partnering with Alma College was a plus.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 6, 2008
Forum Will Tackle Energy, Transportation Policies in State.
Students in Alma College’s leadership program will present Eliminating Michigan’s Energy Pains: Biofuels, Transportation, Trains.
- Alma Morning Sun, March 6, 208
International Experts Discuss Research at DDT Conference.
Alma Conference hosts Eugene Kenaga International Conference on DDT. Scientists agree that more studies on DDT are needed. Participants are preparing consensus statements.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 10, 2008
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, March 13, 2008
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 13, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 14, 2008
- Michigan Liberal.com, March 14, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 15, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 16, 2008
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 20, 2008
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, editorial, March 24, 2008
Alma College Students Host Babysitting Class.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 10, 2008
Alma College to Host Mexican Leader Vicente Fox in September.
- Saginaw News, March 10, 2008
- Midland Daily News, March 10, 2008
Alma Helps Cop Find Faith in New Orleans After Katrina.
The presentation of an Alma College shirt proved inspirational.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 13, 2008
Alma College Students Named Truman Scholarship Finalists.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 13, 2008
Leelanau Township Foundation Is Awarding 12 Scholarships.
The George W. Anderson Community Endowment Fund gives $250 to families with infants with special needs or high school graduates attending Alma College, University of Michigan or Northwestern Michigan College.
- Leelanau Enterprise, March 14, 2008
Dave Camp Stops at Alma College to Announce House Candidacy.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 17, 2008
Task Force Has Some Settlement Questions Addressed.
Alma College professors Murray Borrello and Ed Lorenz ask questions regarding a proposed settlement with the states and the insurance company regarding two locations of the former Velsicol site.
- Alma Morning Sun, March 20, 2008
Memorial Service Set for Bishop.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 20, 2008
Students from Alma College Spend Their Winter Break Volunteering.
“The program gives students new experiences and an opportunity to serve,” says Sallie Scheide, assistant director for the Center for Responsible Leadership.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 20, 2008
Alma Highland Festival Is Just Around the Corner.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 20, 2008
Alma College Will Host Annual Athena Award Luncheon.
The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce presents the award.
- Saginaw News, March 24, 2008
Local Students Receive Mcc Service Awards.
- Frankenmuth News, March 26, 2008
Robot Competition: Students Match up Their Creations at Alma College.
Local schools compete at annual Robotics Challenge.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 28, 2008
Local Student Selected to Attend Clinton Global Initiative University Conference.
- Greenville Daily News, March 29, 2008
Local Student Performs Senior Recital.
- Sturgis Journal, March 29, 2008
Gratiot County’s Bright Future.
“It is up to each of us who live and work in Gratiot County to serve as ambassadors for a bright economic future.” – Op-ed by Alma College President Saundra Tracy.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 30, 2008
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.
- Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Bradenton, Fla., March 1, 2008
- Muskegon Chronicle, March 1, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 2, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 7, 2008
- Traverse City Record-Eagle, March 11, 2008
- Midland Daily News, March 11, 2008
- Tri-City Times, Imlay City, March 12, 2008
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 13, 2008
- The Trailblazer, Morehead State, March 13, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 14, 2008
- Bay City Times, March 15, 2008
- Elkhart Truth, March 16, 2008
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 17, 2008
- Traverse City Record-Eagle, March 18, 2008
- The Michigan Journal, March 18, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 19, 2008
- Bay City Times, March 19, 2008
- Saginaw Township Times, March 19, 2008
- Tri-City Times, Imlay City, March 19, 2008
- Midland Daily News, March 21, 2008
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 21, 2008
- Lacrosse Magazine online, March 23, 2008
- Burton News, March 23, 2008
- Traverse City Record Eagle, March 25, 2008
- Muskegon Chronicle, March 27, 2008
- Holland Sentinel, March 27, 2008
- Saginaw News, March 27, 2008
- Lansing State Journal, March 28, 2008
- Lacrosse Online, Baltimore, Md., March 29, 2008
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, March 30, 2008
- Herald Press, Cedarville, Ohio, March 31, 2008
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, March 31, 2008
