Britonline November 2019

The largest gift in the history of Albion College has a goal equally as large—providing students of greatest need with every opportunity possible to successfully navigate, and thrive, in the demanding and turbulent waters that are the college experience. Impressed by Albion’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, Sarah Cutler (known to most as Sally), ’75, and her husband, Alexander (better known as Sandy), have given a landmark $8 million gift to create the Sarah S. and Alexander M. Cutler Center for Student Success and Academic Achievement. The Center will help smooth the path toward graduation for underrepresented, first-generation and other students in need. Read more »

Albion College has been awarded a major federal grant to prevent and respond to interpersonal violence on campus. The $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides a unique opportunity for institutions of higher education to establish multidisciplinary approaches to combat sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on campuses. Read more »

The W was not in the win column but in the wow factor that permeated October 29 throughout Briton Nation, as the Albion men’s basketball team began 2019-20 competition with an exhibition game against Michigan State University, the preseason No. 1-ranked team in NCAA Division I. The matchup provided an opportunity for the Britons’ Zach Winston, ’22, and Khy Winston, ’23, to be on the floor with their big brother, Spartans All-American point guard Cassius Winston.

 

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Mandy Dubiel, Director of Admission since 2015 and a part of the Albion College Office of Admission since 1996, was named Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management on October 1. In her new post, Dubiel will work closely with Vice President for Enrollment Management Hernan Bucheli on developing a new plan to shape and recruit future Albion classes. Read more »  

 

•	Refer a high school student to Albion – a $1,000 scholarship if they enroll!

The annual meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) attracts 5,000 scientists from around the globe, but Albion College's presence is not lost there. At the GSA meeting this past summer in Phoenix, Alex Horman, '20, became the fourth Albion student in 10 years to win Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation at the conference. Read more »  

We all have a connection to Albion. Whether you have lived in the community your entire life or merely spent four years on the Albion College campus, we are all connected. The City of Albion is undergoing an amazing revitalization and, as part of our Purple & Bold campaign, Albion College is eager to continue to play a crucial role in this rebirth. By purchasing a gift from the Albion Reinvestment Corporation’s holiday gift catalog, you will be supporting local businesses and helping our community continue to grow and thrive. Be Purple & Bold, shop local.

 

 

From the very beginning, Albion College has been a vital part of our namesake city, just as it has been a vital part of our story. Today, the City of Albion is undergoing an amazing post-industrial revitalization with help from the Albion Reinvestment Corporation (ARC). You can find out more about ARC's mission to improve and revitalize downtown here.

•	Are you involved with your local alumni chapter? Would you like to start a chapter in your area? Visit our alumni chapters page to learn more »

 

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Would you like to share your experience and expertise with current Albion students? It only takes a few minutes to join The Briton Network, where students can message alumni and request contact to learn more about their life after Albion – careers, grad school, the job market and more. Get started »