News Releases

James Young III Awarded the Barlow Trophy
James Young III of Saginaw has been awarded the 2011 Barlow Trophy, Alma College’s most prestigious award for a graduating senior.

Students, Faculty Honored at Senior Awards Dinner
Several Alma College seniors received honors for academic and campus leadership achievement during the College's Senior Dinner. In addition, seniors announced the 2011 recipients of the Outstanding Faculty Awards.

Pipe Band Joins Percussion Ensemble in Concert
The Alma College Percussion Ensemble presents its annual spring concert, with a program that features a guest marimbist and the newly formed Alma College Pipe Band.

 

Ninety-four percent of Alma College’s 2011 graduates reported working in full-time positions or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.

 

Graduate Profile

Nicole Rohrkemper

Nicole Rohrkemper
Graduation: 2005
Major: Economics

World peace may seem too big a stretch for some, but Alma College alumna Nicole Rohrkemper is willing to extend an olive branch wherever she can.

As the International Peace Teams Deployment Coordinator for the Michigan Peace Team, she recruits and deploys groups for nonviolent intervention in war and conflict zones.

β€œI have always been fascinated by other cultures and far-off places, and I have a passion for international travel,” says Rohrkemper, who graduated in 2005. β€œIn the past 10 years, I have spent time in Argentina, Thailand, Germany, Switzerland, Jordan and many other countries.”