NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
Robert Vivian writes novel: “Another Burning Kingdom.”
- Ninth Letter, online literary publication, Urbana-Champaign, Ill., March 2011
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 6, 2011
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Alma President Jeff Abernathy writes about the flirting social media site: “Furtive, anonymous commentary rich with racy innuendos is at odds with the educational strategies of the liberal arts college,” he wrote.
- EphBlog.com, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., March 4, 2011
Alma College Percussion Ensemble performs at Notre Dame Jazz Festival.
- The Observer, Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., March 4, 2011
Alma College students build Habitat for Humanity home in West Virginia.
Students commit to Alternative Break project.
- WWVA-TV News, Bluefield, W.Va., March 4, 2011
Local student sees effects of New Zealand earthquake.
Ashley Davidson is an Alma College student. “The cleanup will take a long time as the city center almost looks like it was bombed. It’s sad to read and hear about hopes fading as the death toll keeps rising, and time continues to pass while the search of over 200 missing people continues,” said Davidson, who is studying abroad in New Zealand this semester.
- The Caledonian Record, St. Johnsbury, Vt., March 7, 2011
Leaders innovators: Larry Andrus is CEO of Trivalent Group in Grandville.
Andrus is a member of the Board of Trustees.
- Great Lakes IT Report, Detroit, March 8, 2011
United Nations diplomat will deliver Alma College commencement speech.
Davidson Hepburn, president of UNESCO, will address Alma’s graduates.
- Saginaw News, March 15, 2011
- Inside Higher Education, Washington, D.C., March 29, 2011
Opinion: Michigan’s pension tax issue more complex than characterized.
“As a retired academic, my concern is that incomplete information can become ‘truth’ in the minds of those who do not take the time to research claims,” wrote John Leipzig, former director of the Center for Responsible Leadership at Alma College.
- AnnArbor.com, March 20, 2011
Local Tartan Day celebration features Alma College Pipe Band.
Event will raise money for Alma College’s scholarship fund.
- Royal Oak Daily Tribune, March 23, 2011
- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, metro Detroit, March 24, 2011
- Oakland Press, March 27, 2011
- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, metro Detroit, March 27, 2011
- Royal Oak Daily Tribune, March 27, 2011
- Detroit Free Press, March 31, 2011
Alma plans 125th anniversary celebration and inauguration ceremony.
- Detroit Presbytery newsletter, March 24, 2011
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 27, 2011
- Lake Huron Presbytery newsletter, March 30, 2011
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local stories about Alma College students.
- Royal Oak Patch, March 16, 2011
- Saginaw News, March 18, 2011
- Gaylord Herald Times, March 26, 2011
- Gainesville Sun, Gainesville, Fla., March 31, 2011
- Saginaw News, March 31, 2011
Local stories about Alma College students.
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 16, 2011
- Toledo Blade, March 16, 2011
Local stories about Alma College alumni.
- Harbor Light, Harbor Springs, March 9, 2011
- Metropolitan News Enterprise, Los Angeles, March 16, 2011
- Grand Rapids Buzz Examiner, March 17, 2011
- Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, March 20, 2011
- Lake Orion Review, March 23, 2011
- Grand Haven Tribune, March 24, 2011
- Detroit Legal News, March 28, 2011
- Journal Era, Berrien Springs, March 30, 2011
Local stories about exhibits, events and performances at Alma College.
These listings are in addition to Morning Sun and Gratiot County Herald coverage.
- Tri-County Citizen, Chesaning, March 13, 2011
- Piqua Daily Call, Piqua, Ohio, March 17, 2011
- Lansing State Journal, March 19, 2011
- Lansing State Journal, March 20, 2011
- Bay City Times, March 26, 2011
- Lansing State Journal, March 31, 2011
Local students named to honors list.
- Lapeer County Press, Lapeer, March 1, 2011
- Harbor Light, Harbor Springs, March 2, 2011
- Cadillac News, March 2, 2011
- Straitsland Resorter, Indian River, March 3, 2011
- Clare County Cleaver, Harrison, March 3, 2011
- Sturgis Journal, March 4, 2011
- Grand Haven Tribune, March 4, 2011
- Lansing State Journal, March 6, 2011
- Battle Creek Enquirer, March 6, 2011
- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, metro Detroit, March 6, 2011
- Ingham County Community News, Mason, March 6, 2011
- Towne Courier, East Lansing, March 6, 2011
- White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, March 6, 2011
- Fowlerville News and Views, March 6, 2011
- Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, Brighton, March 8, 2011
- Adrian Daily Telegram, March 8, 2011
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, March 8, 2011
- Big Rapids Pioneer, March 8, 2011
- Ludington Daily News, March 8, 2011
- Sault Ste. Marie Evening News, March 8, 2011
- Spinal Column, metro Detroit, March 9, 2011
- Newberry News, March 9, 2011
- Armada Times, March 9, 2011
- North Macomb Voice, New Baltimore, March 9, 2011
- Lowell Ledger, March 9, 2011
- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, metro Detroit, March 10, 2011
- Yale Expositor, March 10, 2011
- Advisor and Chronicle, Marshall, March 11, 2011
- Lansing State Journal, March 13, 2011
- Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, metro Detroit, March 13, 2011
- Williamston Enterprise, March 13, 2011
- West County Suburban News, St. Louis, Mo., March 16, 2011
- Oscoda Press, March 16, 2011
- Gladwin Record Clarion, March 16, 2011
- Zeeland Record, March 17, 2011
- Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, March 17, 2011
- Houghton Lake Resorter, March 17, 2011
- Canton Observer, March 17, 2011
- Plymouth Observer, March 17, 2011
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 20, 2011
- Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, Brighton, March 23, 2011
- New Herald Heritage, Southgate, March 23, 2011
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 24, 2011
- Crawford County Avalanche, March 24, 2011
- Missaukee Sentinel, Lake City, March 25, 2011
- DeWitt-Bath Review, March 27, 2011
- Charlotte Shopping Guide, March 27, 2011
Kristen Hammond was selected as Queen of Scots at Alma College’s Heritage Center.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 3, 2011
Composition by Murray Gross set for world premiere.
Gross, the director of the Alma Symphony Orchestra, composed “Too Close to the Sun.”
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 3, 2011
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 10, 2011
EHS sports medicine students win annual Jeopardy game.
Alma was first liberal arts college to win the Michigan Chapter of American Colleges of Sports Medicine’s annual Jeopardy game. “It was great evidence of just how well the faculty at Alma does in teaching the material,” said Midland senior Brianna Harfmann.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 3, 2011
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 11, 2011
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 10, 2011
STT provides security services for Alma College, other organizations.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 7, 2011
Alma College finalizes purchase of building for new bookstore.
“Our interests include deepening partnerships with the community and broadening service opportunities for our students,” said Alma College spokesman Mike Silverthorn.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 8, 2011
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 17, 2011
Homegrown Alma College commercial named best small-college ad.
The TV ad won first place in the Educational Advertising Awards sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report.
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, March 9, 2011
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 10, 2011
Finalists named for Barlow Trophy.
- Vision Mid Michigan, Mount Pleasant, March 9, 2011
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, March 17, 2011
- Midland Daily News, March 23, 2011
- Saginaw Township Times, March 24, 2011
Alma alum: Japanese people surviving with dignity.
Martin Stack, a 1989 graduate of Alma College, lives in Japan. He responded to questions about the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 16, 2011
- Benzie County Record Patriot, Frankfort, March 30, 2011
Economic expert sees reason for optimism.
Josh Hall, co-creator of the “Economic Freedom of the World” annual report, discussed economic freedom at Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 17, 2011
Local student was a member of the winning Alma College Model UN Team.
- Midland Daily News, March 17, 2011
Chefs from Alma College and other colleges cook a brunch at the State Senate.
- Midland Daily News, March 17, 2011
Denny Griffin continues to build legacy as Alma College softball coach.
Page 1 Q&A with Griffin, who has posted a career record of 681-236.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 21, 2011
Highland Festival tickets are available
Games take place at Alma College.
- Adrian Daily Telegram, March 24, 2011
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 31, 2011
Alma College’s women’s chorus sings at local Celebrate Spring event.
- Midland Daily News, March 24, 2011
Gratiot County nominees sought for Athena Award.
Awards presentation will take place at Alma College.
- Saginaw News, March 26, 2011
Alma will overcome its challenges.
Column by Alma City Manager Phil Moore lists Alma College as one of the city’s assets.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 27, 2011
Gamers compete in “hall-a-thon.’
Michael Sheldon, manager of the Heritage Center, helped at the CMU event.
- Central Michigan Life, CMU, Mount Pleasant, March 28, 2011
St. Louis and Pine River superfund Task Force savor the victory.
City of St. Louis receives $26-million settlement from Velsicol. “So much work from so many people went into this case. The city of St. Louis should be commended on its perseverance and commitment to its residents,” said Alma College geologist Murray Borrello.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, March 31, 2011
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.
- Staten Island Advance, Pennsylvania, March 1, 2011
- Muskegon Chronicle, March 1, 2011
- Scranton Times Tribune, Pennsylvania, March 2, 2011
- Journal Review, Crawfordsville, Ind., March 2, 2011
- Muskegon Chronicle, March 2, 2011
- News Chief, Winter Haven, Fla., March 4, 2011
- Bradenton Herald, Bradenton, Fla., March 7, 2011
- Terre Haute Tribune Star, Indiana, March 15, 2011
- The DePauw.com, March 15, 2011
- Zeeland Record, March 17, 2011
- Michigan Daily, Ann Arbor, March 18, 2011
- Adrian Daily Telegram, March 20, 2011
- Muskegon Chronicle, March 21, 2011
- Muskegon Chronicle, March 22, 2011
- Village Reporter, West Unity, Ohio, March 23, 2011
- Michigan Daily, Ann Arbor, March 24, 2011
- Port Huron Times Herald, March 24, 2011
- Case Western Reserve Observer, Cleveland, March 25, 2011
- Battle Creek Enquirer, March 25, 2011
- Midland Daily News, March 25, 2011
- Huntington Woods-Berkley Patch, March 29, 2011
- Kalamazoo Gazette, March 29, 2011
- Burton View, March 30, 2011
- Tri-City Times, Imlay City, March 30, 2011
- Albion Recorder, March 31, 2011
