2026 Barlow Trophy Winner Excels Academically While Pursuing Diverse Interests

ALMA — Mallory Fenskie, of Midland (Midland High School), is the 2026 recipient of the Barlow Trophy, Alma College’s most prestigious award for a graduating senior. Established in 1949 by

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Alma College Welcomes Basketball Coach and Analyst Tom Crean as Commencement Speaker

ALMA — Tom Crean, a veteran college basketball coach and national broadcaster who began his coaching career at Alma College, will deliver the keynote address at Alma College’s 139th commencement

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Alma College Strengthens Regional Teacher Preparation Through Partnership and Practice

ALMA — Alma College’s Teacher Education Preparation Advisory Committee (TEPAC) recently brought together a diverse group of education leaders from across mid-Michigan, illustrating the college’s commitment to preparing educators who

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When the Work Speaks: Kapp Honors Day at Alma College

For one day each spring, something shifts at Alma College. Classes pause. Syllabi wait. And students take the front of the room. Kapp Honors Day is not just a campus

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$455,000 Grant from Gerstacker Foundation to Support Middle-Income Students

ALMA — Alma College has received a $455,000 grant from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation to provide scholarship support for middle-income students entering in fall 2026, advancing the College’s commitment

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Barlow Trophy Finalists: Denk, Fenskie, Lasceski

ALMA — Alma College seniors Owen Denk, of Webberville, Mich.; Mallory Fenskie, of Midland, Mich.; and Jake Lasceski, of St. Johns, Mich. are the 2026 nominees for the Barlow Trophy,

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How Alma College Prepares Students for Health Professional Programs

Admission to medical, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other health professional programs is increasingly competitive. Successful applicants must demonstrate more than strong grades — they must show sustained academic

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Why Alma Devotes an Entire Month to Immersive Learning

At Alma College, Spring Term isn’t an add-on. It isn’t a break between semesters. And it isn’t just a trip in May. It’s a structural commitment to immersive learning. Every

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Where the Great Lakes Begin: How Alma College’s GLWI Turns Watershed Science Into Action

Protecting the Great Lakes doesn’t start at the shoreline. It starts upstream — in the rivers, tributaries, and communities that feed into them. This fall, that upstream work will have

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Fraternity and Sorority Life Builds Momentum Through Service, Scholarship, and Growth

Service, scholarship, and sustained growth continue to define fraternity and sorority life (FSL) at Alma College. Building on a strong academic foundation in Fall 2025, members of the FSL community

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02.27.2026
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