State-of-the-Art Labs Available This Fall

Two new labs — one for nursing students and one for the Great Lakes Watershed Institute (GLWI) — have been constructed on the Alma College campus.

A second chance at Jeopardy! Glory

When Alma College alum Pete Johnston stepped onto the stage of television’s Jeopardy! for his first appearance last summer, he carried the same anxiety shared by many lifelong fans of

Investing in the Many Facets of Student Development

As part of Alma College’s three-year strategic planning process, the college is leaning in to examining the many facets of the student experience and identifying ways to elevate it.

It’s not all about the credits.

Where Science Meets Imagination

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

The Tartan: Arguing for Understanding

Moot 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

Listening and Learning — The Roots of our Next Chapter

It’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

Home-Field Advantage

From 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.

Staying Connected to Alma — and to Each Other

At 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

Dave Zerbe’s Enduring Legacy at Alma College

For 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

Honoring George Gazmararian’s Legacy at Alma College

He 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