Carthage alumni are leaders in their careers, their communities, and life. By working with their advisors, students build an academic and internship record that helps them land good jobs or admission to a top graduate school when they finish their undergraduate studies. Carthage faculty and staff connect students to undergraduate research and internship opportunities. Carthage Career Services helps prepare students for their transition after graduation with testing, internship advice, resume writing assistance, and help arranging interviews with top employers.

Below, find profiles of some of Carthage's notable alumni.
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Notable Alumni

Book Author — Tony D'Souza, '95

Since graduating from Carthage in 1995 with a degree in English, Tony D'Souza has lived in Scotland, Germany, and the African countries of Ivory Coast and Madagascar, and earned two master's degrees. His third novel, "Muse," was published in September 2011 and has been optioned for a feature film. Read more.

Peace Corps Volunteer — Amelia McCarthy, '91

Two years ago, Amelia McCarthy, '91, put her legal career on hold to help Namibian children. She accepted a leadership position through the Peace Corps with Oonte, a non-government organization operating a children's center in the African nation of Namibia. Read more.

Community Organizer — Sadie Watts, '74

Sadie Watts is a lifelong community activist. Among other things, she helped organize the first African American church in Zion, Ill., opened a food and clothing pantry from her home, and was the catalyst that encouraged the Illinois State Legislature to create a law requiring community law enforcement officials to investigate rape cases involving children and hospitals to treat these young victims. Read more.

Metropolitan Opera Star — Dean Peterson, '75

Dean Peterson, '75, made his debut at New York's Metropolitan Opera on Oct. 8, 1999, in the Franco Zeffarelli opera Aida. "Every opera singer dreams about someday singing at the Met, and here I am," he said. "It's a little hard to believe. ... This is a giant thrill for me." Read more.

Emmy Award-Winning Producer — Thomas L. Vignieri, '83

In May 2009, Mr. Vignieri received a Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Carthage. On Aug. 30, he received a Daytime Emmy award as music director of "From the Top at Carnegie Hall," a PBS program that celebrates America’s best young classical musicians. Read more.

World Bank President — A. W. Clausen

Alden Winship Clausen, namesake of the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business at Carthage, is the former CEO of Bank of America and the World Bank. "I'm grateful to Carthage for giving me the secure foundation of a liberal arts education," he said. Read more.

Law Firm Partner — David Turek, '99

David J. Turek is a partner in the Milwaukee law firm of Gass Weber Mullins. He has been selected by his peers three times as a Rising Star in Wisconsin Super Lawyers magazine, and serves on the Judicial Selection Committee of the Milwaukee Bar Association. Read more.

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Freshman seminar series develops key reading, writing, cultural literacy and oral communication skills. Read more ...

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ScienceWorks

Entrepreneurial Studies in the Natural Sciences gives science majors a career advantage. Read more ...

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