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Alma's New Logo Wins Award
Alma College’s new logo is a winner in the 21st Annual Admissions Advertising Awards, sponsored by the Admissions Marketing Report (AMR).

Hoeltzel Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
The Fulbright Scholarship National Screening Committee has awarded a prestigious international scholarship to Alma College senior Lissette Hoeltzel, a senior from Clawson, to study suicide amongst the Inuit peoples of Canada.

Alma College Repeats Strong Showing at National Model UN
Alma College Model United Nations teams received Outstanding Delegation and Distinguished Delegation recognitions at the National Model UN simulations in New York April 11-15.

Dow Corning CEO to Deliver Commencement Address
Stephanie A. Burns, president and chief executive officer of Dow Corning Corporation of Midland, delivers the Alma College Commencement address and receives an honorary Doctor of Letters degree during ceremonies for 279 graduation candidates.

National Volunteer Week Highlights Alma Service
Observing National Volunteer Week, Alma College announces the recipients of the College's annual leadership awards and Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) service awards.

President Tracy Elected Chair of APCU
Dr. Saundra J. Tracy, president of Alma College, was elected chair of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU) for 2006-2007 at the association's annual meeting this month.

A Community of Scholars Recognized at Honors Day
During the Alma College Convocation the Barlow Trophy winner was announced, individual and collective achievements were recognized and outstanding professors were named.

 

Alma is one of seven Michigan colleges and universities to hold membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the national leadership society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. The College also has 19 other national departmental honor societies.

 

Student Profile

Melissa Carstens

Melissa Carstens
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Marquette, Michigan
Interests: Singing, Dancing

Alma’s off-campus study programs do more than place students in exciting locales to meet interesting people; they also create new opportunities for personal growth and skill development. One of the best ways to learn about other societies and cultures is to study and travel in international settings. You do not always have to know a foreign language.