Two Students Receive Samuel Robinson Awards
Two Alma College students have received a competitive award given to students completing their junior or senior year at a Presbyterian-related college or university.
Posted: Mon, May 23rd, 2011 at 3:58PM
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In the more than 125 years since its founding, Alma College has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, a competitive pipe band and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.
Student Profile
Connor Welsh
Graduation: 2014
Major: Biochemistry
With a passion for science and the power to make people smile, Connor Welsh put two and two together when he decided to major in biochemistry.
“As corny as it sounds, I like helping people,” he says. “I feel like I could really make a difference, so my goal is to go to med school and study anesthesiology or dermatology.”