News Releases

Award Recognizes Campus Landscaping Efforts
Alma College’s campus landscape has received a Presidential Plaque from Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes the overall beautification of the state.

Alma Symphony Orchestra Performs Timeless Classics
Familiar music by well-known classical composers including Bach, Handel and Mozart will highlight the Dec. 12th concert of the Alma Symphony Orchestra.

Multiple Themes Highlight One-Act Play Festival
Evoking a variety of emotions, from serious to silly, the annual Alma College One-Act Play Festival features the directed productions of students and faculty.

Percussion Ensemble Performs Diverse Rhythms
Steel drums, vibes, marimbas, cymbals, chimes, timpani, congas and bells are among the instruments featured in the Alma College Percussion Ensemble’s annual fall concert.

Annual Festival of Carols Rings in Holiday Season
The Women’s Glee Club, College Chorale and Alma Choir unite their voices and ring in the holiday season with their annual performance of the Festival of Choirs.

Landscapes, Prints, 'Dolls' Highlight Faculty Art Show
Paintings, photographs and ceramic figures by three Alma College professors are on display in the Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery as part of the biennial Faculty Show.

Kiltie Marching Band Performs Annual Indoor Show
Alma College’s Kiltie Marching Band highlights its 88th season with its annual indoor show, featuring music by Aaron Copland, Chicago and more.

Guest Speaker Analyzes FDR's Economic Legacy
Author and historian Burt Folsom visits Alma College to discuss his book, "New Deal or Raw Deal? How FDR’s Economic Legacy Has Damaged America."

Jazz Ensemble Performs Music by Ellington, Others
The Alma College Jazz Ensemble will perform arrangements by famous composers like Duke Ellington and Gordon Goodwin in its annual fall concert.

Michigan Author Reads Poetry from Her Collection
Award-winning poet Patricia Farewell gives a public reading of works at the Alma College Library as part of the Michigan Author Speaker Series.

Fall Dance Concert Features Original Choreography
The Alma College Dance Company kicks off its 17th season with its annual fall concert, featuring a large cast, a variety of dance styles and choreography by four dance professionals.

Pipers, Dancers Perform at Highland Arts Weekend
Highland dancers and pipers converge at Alma College Nov. 6 and 7 for workshops and competitions as part of the College’s first official Weekend of Highland Arts.

Army Entomologist Jamie Blow Speaks on Veterans Day
Lieutenant Colonel Jamie Blow talks about her experiences in the military during Alma College’s annual commemoration of Veterans Day.

Founder of AIDS Orphans Project Speaks at Alma
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, founder of the Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project and author of The Price of Stones, visits Alma College to meet with students and share his experiences as a nonprofit organizer.

 

Since 2003, Alma College students have been awarded 43 prestigious nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including 22 Fulbright scholarships. Alma’s Nationally Competitive Scholarship Committee identifies and nurtures exceptional candidates for postgraduate awards.

 

Leadership Profile

Bob Devaney

Bob Devaney

Bob Devaney began his football career at Alma College, playing on the varsity for three years and earning a most valuable player award. His love for the game didn't vanish after graduation. He eventually became head coach at the University of Nebraska, where he created a legacy as one of the greatest coaches in collegiate football history.