The A.W. Clausen Center for World Business is both a first-class learning facility for Carthage students and an active program of speakers, research, analysis and publications. The Center is named for Alden W. "Tom" Clausen, a Carthage graduate and Trustee who led both the Bank of America and the World Bank.

In an era when the world grows ever more interdependent, the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business at Carthage offers a 21st century education to students, and reaches out to the larger community. The center unites the study of business, economics and political science in an international framework.

The Center is committed to community service and reinforcing the strong presence of Carthage in Kenosha and Racine, Southern Wisconsin, and Northern Illinois. Outreach to secondary and primary schools is of particular interest. Intensive work with secondary schools strongly interested in international education is a priority. To date, partnerships have been established with Indian Trail Academy in Kenosha and Roosevelt High School in Chicago. 

The Center regularly brings prominent speakers to Carthage. Past speakers include Bruce DuMont, Chicago radio/television host and founder of the Museum of Broadcast Communications; authors David and Julie Eisenhower; scientist Sergei Khruschchev; CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider; and actor Daniel J. Travanti. Students have also had the opportunity to meet with retired executives from Mobil Oil and Snap-on Incorporated, and members of the Wisconsin legislature.