News Releases

Students Examine Turtles, CAFO Impact on Water
While their friends were studying abroad, doing internships or simply enjoying their break, some chemistry and biology students at Alma College spent the summer on campus working on a variety of research projects with faculty.

College Prepares for Fall Accreditation Visit
Alma College is seeking comments from the public in preparation for a periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.

Preterm, Seminars Prepare Students for Academic Life
The week of Preterm at Alma College is a chance for first-year students to bond with classmates, get to know campus and study a fun topic.

Alma Welcomes Veterans Via Yellow Ribbon Program
Alma College is one of the more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the nation that have joined the Yellow Ribbon Program, a federal effort to help military veterans attend college.

Film Explores Immigration Through Eyes of Children
When you’re sitting down with your popcorn in front of HBO this month, make sure you spend the extra time to read the credits for the name of Stephany Slaughter, assistant professor of Spanish at Alma College.

NSF Awards Grant To Study Influenza Inhibition
The National Science Foundation has granted $150,000 to Alma College for research that could eventually lead to the development of more effective drugs to treat and prevent certain kinds of influenza, including human infections of swine and avian flu.

Alma Receives ‘Best in the Midwest’ Designation
A national education services company has designated Alma College as one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest.

 

Students conducting research side-by-side with faculty has been an Alma College legacy for generations. Alma students team up with faculty on scholarly research or to collaborate on creative or performing arts projects. An annual Honors Day features student presentations, performances and exhibits. Many students present such work at regional, national and international meetings.

 

Faculty Profile

Nicola Findley

Nicola Findley
Departments: Education, American Studies

Education Associate Professor Nicola Findley was drawn to the American studies minor by its interdisciplinary curriculum and its values to her students.

“I like that so many of my students come from smaller towns, and I get to introduce them to new ideas and experiences,” Findley says.”