NATIONAL, STATEWIDE AND METRO DETROIT MEDIA
Jeff Abernathy: The Liberal Arts for the 21st Century.
In this op-ed, President Abernathy calls for the re-imagining of what the liberal arts college can be for society. Among the things to pursue are “high impact practices” such as internships, connecting with local communities, and ensuring that students engage with the world.
- Huffington Post, New York City, May 2, 2012
Former Scot Josh Brehm named honorary captain for high school all-star game.
Brehm was the Gagliardi Trophy winner in 2006. The all-star football game will be played at Alma College on June 30.
- Detroit Free Press, May 8, 2012
- Saginaw News, May 8, 2012
- Georgia Rivals.com, May 13, 2012
Alma College hosts NCAA softball regional.
- WBOC, TV 16, Salisbury, Md., May 7, 2012
- Oskaloosa News, Iowa, May 9, 2012
- FortWayne.com, May 8, 2012
- North Jersey Record, May 9, 2012
- Beaver County Times, Beaver, Penn., May 9, 2012
- Lima News, Lima, Ohio, May 12, 2012
Everything is Scottish at the 45th Annual Alma Highland Festival.
- Oakland Press, Pontiac, May 16, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 17, 2012
- Detroit Free Press, May 24, 2012
- Saginaw News, May 24, 2012
- Grand Rapids Press, May 24, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, May 24, 2012
- Lansing State Journal, May 24, 2012
- Jackson Citizen Patriot, May 24, 2012
- Kalamazoo Gazette, May 24, 2012
- Flint Journal, May 24, 2012
- Bay City Times, May 25, 2012
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, May 26, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 26, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 27, 2012
LOCAL AND REGIONAL MICHIGAN MEDIA
Local students plan to attend Alma College.
- Marlette Leader, May 2, 2012
- Marion Press, May 3, 2012
- Carson City Gazette, May 7, 2012
- Monroe Evening News, May 8, 2012
- Saginaw News, May 9, 2012
- Monroe Evening News, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, Commerce, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, White Lake, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, Waterford, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, West Bloomfield, May 9, 2012
- Mecosta Herald Review, Big Rapids, May 9, 2012
- Rockford Register, Rockford, Ill., May 10, 2012
- Clare County Cleaver, Harrison, May 10, 2012
- Hastings Banner, May 10, 2012
- Clare County Review, Farwell, May 11, 2012
- Port Huron Times Herald, May 13, 2012
- Cadillac News, May 15, 2012
- Kalamazoo Gazette, May 16, 2012
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, May 16, 2012
- Benzie County Record Patriot, Frankfort, May 16, 2012
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, May 17, 2012
- Sandusky Tribune, May 17, 2012
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, May 18, 2012
- Middleville Sun & News, May 19, 2012
- Fowlerville News & Views, May 20, 2012
- Tri-County Citizen, Chesaning, May 20, 2012
- Holland-Springfield Journal, Perrysburg, Ohio, May 22, 2012
- Hartland Patch, May 23, 2012
- Greenville Daily News, May 23, 2012
- Fremont Times Indicator, May 23, 2012
- Saginaw Township Times, May 23, 2012
- The Mirror, Maumee, Ohio, May 24, 2012
- Sandusky Tribune, May 24, 2012
- Hudson Post-Gazette, May 24, 2012
- Clare County Review, May 25, 2012
- Cheboygan News, May 26, 2012
- Point and Shoreland Journal, Toledo, Ohio, May 29, 2012
- Perrysburg Messenger-Journal, Ohio, May 30, 2012
- Port Huron Times Herald, May 31, 2012
- Saginaw News, May 31, 2012
- Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, May 31, 2012
- Petoskey News-Review, May 31, 2012
- Big Rapids Pioneer, May 31, 2012
- Albion Recorder, May 31, 2012
- Hastings Banner, May 31, 2012
Local stories about Alma College alumni.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 1, 2012
- Access North Georgia.com, May 9, 2012
- Yale Expositor, May 9, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 10, 2012
- Big Rapids Pioneer, May 11, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 17, 2012
- Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, May 17, 2012
- Lansing State Journal, May 18, 2012
- Canton Repository, Canton, Ohio, May 19, 2012
- Tuscola County Advertiser, Caro, May 19, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, May 20, 2012
- Gaylord Herald Times, May 22, 2012
- Ingham County Legal News, May 28, 2012
- Benzie County Record Patriot, Frankfort, May 30, 2012
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 31, 2012
- Leelanau Enterprise, Lake Leelanau, May 31, 2012
Local students receive the President’s Cup for high academic achievement.
- Saginaw Township Times, May 2, 2012
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, May 3, 2012
- Livonia Observer, May 6, 2012
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, May 10, 2012
- Ortonville Citizen, May 12, 2012
- Huron Daily Tribune, Bad Axe, May 17, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 22, 2012
Local students selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa.
- Manistique Pioneer Tribune, May 3, 2012
- Greenville Daily News, May 5, 2012
Local students graduate from Alma College.
- St. Ignace News, May 3, 2012
- Grand Haven Tribune, May 18, 2012
- Greenville Daily News, May 19, 2012
- Hillsdale Daily News, May 21, 2012
- Three Rivers Commercial News, May 23, 2012
- Manistee News Advocate, May 23, 2012
- St. Ignace News, May 24, 2012
- Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, Penn., May 25, 2012
- Clare County Review, May 25, 2012
- Grand Haven Tribune, May 25, 2012
- Ortonville Citizen, May 26, 2012
- Greenville Daily News, May 26, 2012
- Middleville Sun and News, May 26, 2012
- Maple Valley News, Nashville, May 26, 2012
- Marshall Advisor and Chronicle, May 26, 2012
- Owosso Argus-Press, May 27, 2012
- Salisbury Post, Salisbury, N.C., May 31, 2012
Alma College hosts the 32nd annual Michigan High School Football All-Star Game.
- Battle Creek Enquirer, May 2, 2012
- Escanaba Daily Press, May 3, 2012
- Spinal Column, Waterford, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, White Lake, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, West Bloomfield, May 9, 2012
- Spinal Column, Commerce, May 9, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, May 10, 2012
- Coldwater Daily Reporter, May 10, 2012
- Garden City Observer, May 10, 2012
- Redford Observer, May 10, 2012
- Tri-County Citizen, Chesaning, May 13, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, May 25, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, May 27, 2012
‘Lucky coincidence’ brings Pulitzer-Prize winning composer to Saginaw.
Kevin Puts, son of Alma College mathematics professor John Putz, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music in mid-April.
- Saginaw News, May 3, 2012
- Saginaw News, May 10, 2012
- Tri-County Citizen, Chesaning, May 12, 2012
Kurt Wassenaar shares his plans and vision for downtown Alma.
His plans include turning the upper two stories of the former Opera House building into Alma College student residential units to include classrooms, a commissary and living rooms for 60 students. “Alma is the real deal. You can’t buy it, you can’t create it,” said Wassenaar.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 4, 2012
Kids enjoy carnival at Alma Spring Fling.
Faculty member Jeff Turk and his family enjoy the kids’ carnival on State Street.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 6, 2012
Gordon Beld writes new book on west Michigan history.
Beld worked for 24 years as public relations director for Alma College.
- Grand Rapids Press, May 8, 2012
Alma College hosts leadership academy for high school juniors.
- Lake Michigan Presbytery newsletter, May 9, 2012
- Lake Huron Presbytery newsletter, May 9, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 22, 2012
Mid-Michigan history: Old Main, Alma College.
Old Main and Pioneer Hall were the two original buildings of Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 21, 2012
A “Petpalooza” at Alma College brought the dogs out.
Alma College stages finale for its annual employee wellness program: “Walk the Dog.”
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 24, 2012
Local student wins prestigious summer college study internship.
Zakkary Hardyniec of Wayne wins APS fellowship.
- Wayne Eagle, May 24, 2012
Outdoor concerts planned for summer.
The Percussion Ensemble performs as part of a free ice cream social on the Chapel lawn.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 24, 2012
Food fare: Alma College football loves this Coney sauce.
A recipe so good, parents and students at Alma College demanded Kathleen Kato leave the recipe when her son graduated.
- Ann Arbor News, May 24, 2012
- Bay City Times, May 31, 2012
Madeleine Randolet wins Boren scholarship to study in Morocco.
- Midland Daily News, May 28, 2012
Ryan Pellerito throws his hat into the race for county prosecutor.
His wife, Beth, is director of marketing at Alma College.
- Alma/Mount Pleasant Morning Sun, May 30, 2012
American Chemical Society presents awards to Alma College students.
- Midland Daily News, May 30, 2012
Board of Trustees elects new officers, welcomes new members.
His wife, Beth, is director of marketing at Alma College.
- Gratiot County Herald, Ithaca, May 31, 2012
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.
- Holland Sentinel, May 1, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, May 2, 2012
- Bay City Times, May 2, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 2, 2012
- Traverse City Record-Eagle, May 3, 2012
- WRAL, Raleigh, N.C., May 3, 2012
- Bay City Times, May 3, 2012
- Albion Recorder, May 3, 2012
- Petoskey News-Review, May 3, 2012
- Bay City Times, May 5, 2012
- Owosso Argus-Press, May 5, 2012
- Bay City Times, May 8, 2012
- Cadillac News, May 9, 2012
- Benzie County Record Patriot, May 9, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 10, 2012
- Petoskey News-Review, May 10, 2012
- Albion Recorder, May 10, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 11, 2012
- MLive.com, May 12, 2012
- Traverse City Record-Eagle, May 13, 2012
- Muskegon Chronicle, May 14, 2012
- Midland Daily News, May 14, 2012
- Cadillac News, May 14, 2012
- Big Rapids Pioneer, May 14, 2012
- Holland Sentinel, May 16, 2012
- WSLS TV 10, Roanoke, Va., May 18, 2012
- WSET TV 13, Roanoke, Va., May 18, 2012
- Manistee News Advocate, May 19, 2012
- Lansing State Journal, May 24, 2012
- Saginaw News, May 28, 2012
- Gaylord Herald Times, May 29, 2012
