Student Organizations

Beta Beta Beta

This honorary society is for those students who have displayed superior academic achievement in biology. The society aims to cultivate a keen interest in the natural sciences, to stimulate an appreciation for biological research, and to promote scholarship.

Pre-Health Club

Carthage's Pre-Health Club is for students who want to pursue a career in the health field — pre-med, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy, pre-occupational therapy and pre-dental. Members volunteer in the community, gather for MCAT study sessions, job-shadow physicians, and more. Members of Pre-Health Club work to set themselves apart from other students when it comes to the admission process for higher education, and to work together to feel prepared for the upcoming challenges.

Carthage United to Rescue the Earth (CURE)

CURE meets regularly to promote education and activities related to conservation and recycling efforts. The group's purpose is to encourage and enable all members of the Carthage community to respect and preserve our precious natural resources. Its advisor is biology professor Scott Hegrenes.

Sigma Xi

Carthage has a chapter of Sigma Xi, the international Scientific Research Society. Sigma Xi, founded in 1886, is the honor society of research scientists and engineers. Its programs and activities promote scientific enterprise, reward excellence in scientific research, and encourage cooperation among scientists in all fields.

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Student Voices

"Carthage provides the unique opportunity to develop close relationships with your professors. I knew that I would be able to rely on my professors for help when I needed it and for challenges when I felt up to it."

— Adam Van Huis, '12, Winneconne, Wis.

Hear what students have to say about studying biology at Carthage.