News Releases

Emmy-winning Film Has Alma College Connection
Stephany Slaughter was a field producer for “Which Way Home,” which recently won an Emmy for Outstanding Informational Programming Long Form.

Video: Do Americans Get Too Much Health Care?
Author and internationally known essayist Shannon Brownlee will discuss the problems and future of health care in the United States during three days of lectures, seminars and presentations at Alma College.

Author Discusses His Book: 'The New Holy Wars'
Economics historian and author Robert H. Nelson visits Alma College to discuss his book "The New Holy Wars: Economic Religion vs. Environmental Religion in Contemporary America."

Fall Student Enrollment Ranks Fifth Highest
A strong incoming class along with a nearly 90 percent overall retention of returning students has resulted in Alma College enrolling its fifth highest student enrollment in its 124-year history.

Surfscape Performs Modern Dance on Alma Stage
After working side-by-side with Alma College student dancers last year, the co-artistic director of a Florida-based professional dance company returns to Alma College this fall with her troupe of professional dancers for a modern dance performance.

West Cosgrove Discusses Immigration Relations
Guest speaker West Cosgrove, executive director of Project Puente, will discuss immigration relations with Mexico and current border issues during a talk at Alma College.

'Scottish Pride' Creators Honored at Community Day
Mark and Jan Knowles, owners of Stucchi's Ice Cream Shop in Alma, are the 2010 recipients of the Community Service Award.

Internship on Mexican Border an Eye-opening Experience
Kyla Wojtas, a political science and Foreign Service major, interned over the summer at Annunciation House, an organization that provides emergency hospitality to immigrants of the Texas-Mexico border region.

Musical Event Promotes Mental Health Awareness
The student organization Active Minds hopes to raise awareness of mental health issues by sponsoring a campus visit by the non-profit group To Write Love On Her Arms.

Student Artwork Opens Fall Exhibit Schedule
The Annual Student Art Show at Alma College features the paintings, drawings, sculptures and digital creations of art students.

Fun Activities Highlight Community Appreciation Day
Alma College celebrates community with family-friendly activities and the awarding of the fourth annual Community Service Award prior to and during the Scots’ Sept. 18 home football game against Rockford College.

Improvised Musical Kicks Off Heritage Center Season
Impromptu songs, dances, skits and jokes will highlight an improvisational season-opening performance at Alma College’s Remick Heritage Center.

Fiesta To Celebrate Mexican Independence
Alma College hosts a series of events in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution and 200 years of Mexican independence.

 

Students at Alma College are involved in any of nearly 75 campus organizations, including fraternities and sororities, student government, academic honorary societies, campus media, intramural sports, the performing arts and worship groups.

 

Graduate Profile

Monica Rentfrow

Monica Rentfrow
Graduation: 2008
Major: English

Are you in the mood for a snack? Or is it words and poetry you’re craving?

After taking a creative writing class at Alma College, Monica Rentfrow ’08 has an appetite for little else.

“I knew I had a strong interest for writing poetry when I left Alma,” she says. “I entered graduate school with a hunger for more techniques, experience and writing time.”