News Releases

St. Johns Freshman Honored at Michigan Capitol
Alma College freshman Brandt Ayoub recently earned a prestigious honor at the Michigan Capitol for his volunteer efforts.

Second City Presents 'One Nation Under Blog'
Funny moments mixed with songs and seat-of-your-pants humor will highlight a back-to-school performance of The Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe, at Alma College.

Target Public Policy at Suffering, Not Happiness, Says Researcher
Public policy designed to alleviate human suffering rather than to increase happiness should be the goal of policymakers, argues an Alma College author and researcher.

Alma College Receives ‘Best in the Midwest’ Designation
Alma College has received The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Midwest” designation for 2008.

Largest Freshman Class Arrives on Campus This Week
Alma College is geared up to welcome the largest freshman class in its history. More than 460 new students are expected to arrive on campus for the beginning of freshman Preterm that runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 2.

Madeleine Albright To Speak Sept. 12 at Alma College
The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, will share her perspective on world affairs and discuss her life and career during a Wednesday, Sept. 12 presentation at Alma College.

Integrity Trumps Style, Say Voters
Voters don’t care if the 2008 presidential candidates are ugly, boring, uninspired or verbose. What they want more than anything else are leaders with integrity.

Sociological, Ethical Issues of Food Production Topic of New Course
Alma College has been awarded $8,000 to teach a course on the sociological, ethical and theological issues of food production and distribution.

Fellows Attend Leadership Conference in England
Forty-four Alma College students are attending an International Leadership Institute in England that focuses on the importance of global dialogue.

 

Since 2010, Alma College has added new majors in anthropology, new media studies, biotechnology, health care administration and environmental studies. The College also has completed several campus enhancements, including the Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena, Eddy Music Center and College Corner Coffee and Books.

 

Graduate Profile

Susan Kattula

Susan Kattula
Graduation: 2003
Major: Psychology and Exercise and Health Science

Helping children rehabilitate from illness is a career for the truly compassionate. With her enthusiasm for helping others, Alma College alumna Susan Kattula fits the bill.

After graduating from Alma in 2003, Kattula, who studied psychology and exercise and health science, attended Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., where she earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy.

She worked for a pediatric clinic in Chicago before moving back to St. Louis to accept a position at a specialty pediatric hospital, where she primarily sees outpatient and day treatment children.