News Releases

NSF Awards Grant for Spider Research
The complexity of spider behavior — the longstanding research interest of Alma College biologist Dave Clark — is the subject of a research project that has been awarded a three-year $485,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

Alma Extends Sympathies to Family Members
All in the Alma College community extend their sympathies to the family members of those lost on the mercy flight from Alma to Mayo Clinic on July 23.

Volleyball Team Plans August Tour to Nicaragua
The women’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams will take their first team tour this August when they visit Nicaragua, where they will compete against the country’s national teams.

Students Explore Science During Summer PRISM Project
Twenty-three incoming first-year students got a head start on college as they immersed themselves in science research activities July 12-16 as part of the PRISM Project, otherwise known as Positive Routes Into Science and Mathematics.

 

The Hogan Center is the first LEED-certified building (Silver level) for green construction at Alma College and in Gratiot County. Awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.

 

Graduate Profile

Heidi Henke

Heidi Henke
Graduation: 2000
Major: Art and Design

Art isn’t the only thing that took shape at Alma College for Heidi Henke ’00. The experience also helped her become a well-rounded individual and artist.

“The Alma environment not only nurtures education, but personal growth as well,” she says. “I was free to be myself and do the things I love. I had opportunities to be involved in many different activities and programs.”