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Students Learn Essential Skills in First Year Seminars
Exploring topics such as everyday law and world music, First Year Seminars aim to give Alma College students a taste of their future.

 

For five consecutive years, the Corporation for National and Community Service has named Alma College to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging students, faculty and staff in meaningful service. More than 85 percent of Alma's 2011 graduating class participated in academic service learning during their time at Alma College.

 

Graduate Profile

Dr. Barbara Knust
Graduation: 2000
Major: Biology

Dr. Barbara Knust knew she wanted to be a veterinarian, but the biology curriculum and professors are what brought her to Alma College.

“The Biology Department had a great reputation, and the knowledgeable and personable professors fed my curiosity to understand how biological processes work,” the 2000 graduate says.