News Releases

Student Grant Writers Gain Hands-on Experience
Alma College’s grant writing course gives students hands-on experience while making a difference in the world.

Spring Dance Concert Features Varied Choreography
Slavic character dancing, a neo-classical work that recalls memories of the tragedy of Sarajevo, and a performance by guest artist Nic Gareiss are among the highlights of the Alma College Dance Company’s spring concert.

 

Alma College students have the ability to design their own area of academic concentration—with the assistance of a faculty advisor—to meet specific educational or career goals. In recent years, students have graduated with Programs of Emphasis majors in such fields as arts management, archaeology and anthropology, environmental policy and community advocacy, Foreign Service and international law, and music technology and digital media.

 

Student Profile

Michael Reeves

Michael Reeves
Graduation: 2014
Major: Elementary Education

Elementary education major Michael Reeves has always loved working with children, which is why he wants to be a third- or fourth-grade teacher after graduating from Alma College.

“At that age, kids are really starting to get into more depth in their learning, and it is a pivotal point because it’s when they start to either love or hate school,” he says. “I want to help them develop a love of learning. For me, seeing the moment when it clicks, and they understand something you’ve taught them is probably the best feeling in the world.”