News Releases

Author of 'The Latino Threat' Gives Honors Day Address
A renowned anthropologist will share his insights on international migration during the keynote address for Alma College’s 16th annual Honors Day.

Zuiderveen Becomes Alma's 21st Fulbright Scholar
Alma College senior Kayla Zuiderveen of Falmouth has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to conduct bacterial research in Colombia.

U.S. Senator Stabenow To Address Alma Graduates
Debbie Stabenow, the first woman from Michigan elected to the U.S Senate, will deliver the 2012 Alma College commencement address.

Senior Show Celebrates Students' Best Artwork
Commemorating their time in Alma College’s art department, eight graduating seniors display their best creative work in the annual senior show.

Masterworks Concert Features 'Israel in Egypt'
The Alma Symphony Orchestra and Alma College Choirs will join together to perform George Fredric Handel’s “Israel in Egypt.”

Highland Dance Origins Thousands of Years Old
Alma College Highland Dance Director Kate DeGood will lend her expertise to a Scottish arts video project coordinated by the St. Andrews Society of Detroit.

Highland Dancers, Pipers Celebrate Scottish Arts
The Alma College Kiltie Dancers and Pipe Band will perform both modern and traditional pieces and dances during a concert that celebrates the Scottish arts.

Rybicki Reads from New Collection of Poems
After his wife lost her 16-year battle with cancer, poet John Rybicki began writing in her memory. In his new collection of poems, titled "When All the World Is Old," Rybicki tells of how his family coped with her cancer.

MCC Honors Students for Commitment to Service
Whether they are mentoring local youth, coordinating a community garden or participating in international service, Erica Adams and Andria Baker never hesitate to donate their time and skills to helping others.

From Bach to the Beatles: Dance Concert Offers Variety
From Bach to the Beatles, the Alma College Dance Company’s spring concert contains a wide variety of pieces designed to entertain a wide spectrum of tastes.

Women's Month Promotes Education, Empowerment
Alma College observes Women’s Month in March with events focused on the theme of “Women’s Education, Women’s Empowerment.”

Scotland Considers Independence from the UK
As Scotland moves toward possible independence from the United Kingdom, Alma College professor Britt Cartrite predicts that the political landscape in Europe has been changed forever.

Students Apply Knowledge at Science Olympiad
Alma College will host the Science Olympiad Region 15 Tournament on Saturday, March 31.

Community Conversation Focuses on Education
A “community conversation” for Michigan citizens will focus on the future of education in the state.

 

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

Tyler Martinez

Tyler Martinez
Graduation: 2008
Major: Economics and Philosophy

“Economics has everything to do with, well … everything!”

These are the words of Tyler Martinez, a philosophy and economics alumnus, who knew early on that money makes the world go ’round.

“Robert Cunningham put economics into perspective for me,” says Martinez, who graduated in 2008. “Now I find it hard to leave economic terms out of my daily conversations with family and friends.”