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In the spirit of iGEM, Alma students unite code, communication, and biochemistry to engineer new solutions — and prove that great ideas thrive in small labs. Inside a lab on
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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
In the spirit of iGEM, Alma students unite code, communication, and biochemistry to engineer new solutions — and prove that great ideas thrive in small labs. Inside a lab on
Read MoreMoot Court builds confidence, critical thinkers, and future advocates. When Assistant Professor of Political Science Ben Taylor arrived at Alma College two years ago, the Moot Court program was little
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe it’s already been six months since I first wrote to you in these pages. What a joy it has been to truly experience life at Alma
Read MoreFrom the classroom to the football field — and now through the next generation — Jason and Becca Couch are proving that being a Scot truly runs in the family.
Read MoreAt Alma College, being a Scot doesn’t end at graduation — it’s a lifelong connection. Whether through teaching, coaching, mentoring, or celebrating student achievements, we’ve both seen how Alma’s spirit
Read MoreFor more than three decades, Professor Dave Zerbe has set the tempo for Alma’s bands and percussion ensemble, blending musicianship, mentorship and tradition into a legacy that will resonate long
Read MoreHe gave us the confidence to succeed in the real world. He taught us lessons you couldn’t find in a textbook. — Michael Altman ’80 George Gaz Gazmararian, who passed
Read MoreEDITOR’S NOTE: This story is featured in the Fall 2025 edition of The Tartan magazine. Read more from The Tartan at alma.edu/tartan. Dear Scots, Greetings from Scotland, USA! I’m Dr.
Read MoreEDITOR’S NOTE: This story is featured in the Fall 2025 edition of The Tartan magazine. Read more from The Tartan at alma.edu/tartan. Jessica Karbowski Weare ’04 uses her Alma education
Read MoreEDITOR’S NOTE: This story is featured in the Fall 2025 edition of The Tartan magazine. Read more from The Tartan at alma.edu/tartan. How Alma College shaped the foundations of successful
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