News Releases

Guest Speaker Launches Hispanic Heritage Month
An author who specializes in race studies and analyzes representations of Latino youth in American media will speak at the kick-off event for Alma College’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Michigan Tartan Day Stone Finds Permanent Location
When the Scottish American Society of Michigan was presented the official Michigan Tartan Day Stone earlier this summer, the Detroit-based organization had to find a permanent location for it. Why not Alma College?

Orientation Helps Students Transition to College
Studying a single topic during First Year Seminars helps introduce Alma College’s incoming freshman class to the campus community.

National Publications Recognize Alma College
Three national entities — The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction and the Fiske Guide to Colleges — have recognized Alma College for its academic excellence and quality of campus life.

Students named to Dean's List for 2012 Winter Term
Nearly 450 students achieve academic recognition

Garcia Named Vice President for Enrollment
With an anticipated record incoming class arriving this fall and a strategic plan that calls for significant enrollment growth in the coming years, Alma College President Jeff Abernathy has promoted Bob Garcia to vice president for enrollment.

 

Since 2003, Alma College students have been awarded 43 prestigious nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including 22 Fulbright scholarships. Alma’s Nationally Competitive Scholarship Committee identifies and nurtures exceptional candidates for postgraduate awards.

 

Student Profile

Tyler DeLap

Tyler DeLap
Graduation: 2013
Major: Business Administration

From inputting data into a spreadsheet to dribbling a basketball down the court, Tyler DeLap’s Alma College experience is a slam dunk.

While applying to colleges, the Carson City senior looked for a school that would allow him to pursue his passion for accounting while continuing to play basketball. He says Alma gave him that opportunity.