Provost and Professor of English
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1991
Swanson Academic Center 137
(989) 463-7176
Bob Devaney, a 1939 graduate of Alma College, went on to become known as one of the greatest coaches in collegiate football history. In his 11 years as head coach at Nebraska, Devaney produced 11 winning seasons with two national championships. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. At Alma he played end and was the Scots’ Most Valuable Player in 1938.
Robert Swanson
There is little one can say about Bob Swanson without mentioning leadership. After all, he was Alma College's longest serving president, with 24 years under his kilt. From 1956 to 1980, he helped transform the College into a nationally recognized private liberal arts institution, both in terms of academic reputation and economic stability.
