News Releases

Novel by Faculty Author Wins Book Award
Robert Vivian, associate professor of English at Alma College, was recently awarded the Nebraska Book Award in the fiction category for his book 'Lamb Bright Saviors.'
Posted: Mon, October 10th, 2011 at 4:24PM

Charlie Gray Honored as Homecoming Grand Marshal
Charlie Gray may have retired from Alma College in 1993 after 28 years as a teacher, coach and athletic director, but his presence, influence and enthusiasm remain as strong as ever.
Posted: Mon, October 10th, 2011 at 7:47AM

 

More than one-third of all Alma students take part in at least one performance each year. The College offers majors in theatre, dance and music, but students of all majors may join in productions. The Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts is the region’s premier performing arts facility.

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Graduate Profile

Rev. Dr. Nancy Jo Dederer
Graduation: 1985
Major: Speech and Theater

The intimate size of Alma College allowed The Rev. Dr. Nancy Jo Clendenin Dederer to be cast in leading theatric roles her freshman year.

“Comfort in being in front of people and having a ‘dramatic edge’ aids my worship leadership immensely,” says the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Homewood in Homewood, Ill.

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