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<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.jpg" alt="Juan Alberto Gómez-Solis ?25" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/118/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/35133_Juan_Alberto_Gomez-Solis_25.rev.1660312205.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2400" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “The professors have all been very generous and passionate about their teaching. I am very grateful they go above and beyond to ensure their students succeed in class! Many of them make the environment comfortable — where you can be your true self.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2001-">Juan Alberto Gómez-Solis</a> ’25</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/36441_Elizabeth-Neybert-25.rev.1669746281.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/36441_Elizabeth-Neybert-25.rev.1669746281.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/36441_Elizabeth-Neybert-25.rev.1669746281.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/36441_Elizabeth-Neybert-25.rev.1669746281.jpg" alt="Elizabeth Neybert ?25" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,400,400/36441_Elizabeth-Neybert-25.rev.1669746281.jpg 2x" data-max-w="400" data-max-h="400" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “My advisors and professors have encouraged me to take risks and take advantage of opportunities that are presented to me. They have helped me grow as a student and as an artist.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2197-">Elizabeth Neybert</a> ’25</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.jpg" alt="Magdalena Werger ?24" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/61/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,2131/34448_Magdalena_Werger_24.rev.1651246658.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2133" data-max-h="2131" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “I was surprised at how smooth the transition from high school to college was! I feel very supported at Carthage, and I know that if I have a question of any sort, there are people all around to help me.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/1855-">Magdalena Werger</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.JPG" alt="Justin Wheeler ?25" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/46/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1800/35989_Justin_Wheeler_25.rev.1665605008.JPG 3x" data-max-w="1440" data-max-h="1800" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “The Carthage space science teams are performing entirely student-led graduate-level research that has taught me so much about project management as well as technical and professional skills.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2093-">Justin Lee Wheeler</a> ’25</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.jpg" alt="Nicky Caldwell ?23" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/89/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1440,1440/33088_Nicky_Caldwell_23.rev.1644338353.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1440" data-max-h="1440" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “Carthage is a great place to come for the arts. The programs are spectacular, and the faculty are wonderful. Most importantly, though, the community has your back. They want you to succeed. It’s truly a wonderful environment.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/1513-">Nicky Caldwell</a> ’23</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.jpg" alt="Laura Xiu Hung ?24" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/24/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,612,792/33037_Laura-Xiu-Hung-24.rev.1643922764.jpg 3x" data-max-w="612" data-max-h="792" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “My classmates and professors make the environment fun and engaging, which really benefits my learning. Carthage professors are clearly passionate about the subjects they teach, and it’s easily reflected in the students’ learning.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/1511-">Laura Xiu Hung</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.jpg" alt="Kiah Martin ?23" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/35930_Kiah_Martin_23.rev.1665000414.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2400" data-max-h="3200" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “I chose Carthage because, coming from a town with a large state university, I knew large class sizes were not for me. I did not want to get lost in a crowd of students, and creating relationships with faculty and other students is important to me. And the beauty of the lake is a bonus!”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2088-">Kiah Martin</a> ’23</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.jpg" alt="Abby Trch ?23" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/100/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,725,978/33314_501_163701665847155_2.rev.1644443691.jpg 3x" data-max-w="725" data-max-h="978" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “Carthage faculty have had an invaluable impact on my college career. These are the types of relationships you could never find at larger universities.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/1517-">Abby Trch</a> ’23</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.jpg" alt="Ava Serfling Bennett ?24" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1043,989/35346_Ava-Serfling-Bennett-24.rev.1663183552.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1043" data-max-h="989" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “The students who go to Carthage are driven, intelligent, and hard working. If you want friends and peers who push you to be the best, this is the best place to be!”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2056-">Ava Serfling Bennett</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.jpg" alt="Ian Brown ?23" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/47/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1080,1169/34751_Ian_Broan_23.rev.1654549034.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1080" data-max-h="1169" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “Gorgeous lake view aside, I loved the small classes. Having a small class means that each and every student has the opportunity for hands-on learning — something that you may not receive in a class of 50 people.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/1885-">Ian Alexander Brown</a> ’23</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.jpg" alt="Luke Ehlert ?24" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/90/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,750,983/35772_Luke_Ehlert_24.rev.1664397164.jpg 3x" data-max-w="750" data-max-h="983" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “With the professors being so open and willing to help, I was able to be involved and conduct research as a sophomore. I wouldn’t be able to do that at most other colleges.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2076-">Luke Ehlert</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.JPG 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.JPG" alt="Jana Ahlstrand" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/107/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,793,2400,3193/36413_4890_163701665847155.rev.1668996067.JPG 3x" data-max-w="2400" data-max-h="2400" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “I chose Carthage because I wanted a connected community that would make it easy for me to connect and network with people. Because I chose Carthage, I can do so many more things than I would be able to if I chose a bigger school.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2179-">Jana Ahlstrand</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>
<div class="lw_widget lw_widget_type_blockquote"><blockquote class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote__image"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.jpg" alt="Kyle Williamson ?24" width="183" height="183" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/93/width/183/height/183/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35392_Kyle_Williamson_24.rev.1663961960.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2133" data-max-h="3200" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="blockquote__content"><div class="blockquote__quote"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-round-left-quote" width="48" height="33"><use xlink:href="#icon-round-left-quote"/></svg><p> “The Carthage nursing faculty taught me the importance of believing in my ability to impact the lives of others — not only physically, but mentally.”</p></div><footer class="blockquote__footer"><span class="blockquote__author"><a href="/live/profiles/2066-">Kyle Williamson</a> ’24</span></footer></div></blockquote></div>

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At Carthage, students don’t have to choose just one thing

Build on your strengths, discover new interests, and learn all the ways you can shine.

Eva Menzia ’25

Majors: Elementary Education / Special Education
Minor: Studio Art

CAREER PREPARATION …
“During my freshman year alone, I learned so much about becoming a future educator, and I genuinely believe it’s because of the experienced professors I had.”

PLUS A SIDE PASSION …
“I received a Music Scholarship. Although I’m not a music major or minor, I was given the opportunity to apply simply because I’m passionate about music!”

EQUALS THE FULL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
“It’s always good to know that the people around me have my back, and it truly feels that way at Carthage.”

Edelmar Morales-Rivera ’23

Major: Communication
Track and Field and Philharmonic Orchestra

D-III ATHLETICS …
“The track and field team is my second family. We’ve been through many uphill battles together.”

PLUS ORCHESTRA …
“I was involved in the Carthage Philharmonic. I’ve always loved being around people who enjoy music and have fun while making it.”

PLUS MENTORS …
“Carthage faculty helped me find my passions. I changed my major from biology to communication my junior year and still found a way to graduate in four years.”

EQUALS A CLEARER PATH
“I had two internships that were video editing/Photoshop-related. Both taught me about cameras, deadlines, client communication, and more.”

Trevor Milne ’26

Majors: Engineering and music theatre

AEROSPACE RESEARCH …
“Engineering has already proven to be rewarding, with clubs such as the Microgravity Team that really push you to the fullest you can be.”

PLUS PERFORMING ARTS …
“Acting I has been awesome. We all lift each other up, really making it feel like I’m working alongside everyone else — not competing against everyone.”

EQUALS VERSATILITY
“While most other schools are known for either their music or STEM programs, Carthage has great programs for both. I’ve found a way to follow my passion for music and engineering.”

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Carthage student Evan Blievernicht interned at Snap-on Tools, one of the many global companies he...

Designed exclusively for Carthage students, The Aspire Program merges traditional career development with entrepreneurship. Through specialized coaching, hands-on learning, mentoring, and on-campus activities year-round, we spread the tasks across four years to gently nudge you along toward a great job and a rewarding life.

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Did You Know…

98% of Carthage alumni report that they have secured a job or are continuing their studies six months after graduation.

Our promise: All students who enter Carthage College as freshmen will graduate in four years with a bachelor’s degree. All students receive personal advising to create a four-year plan tailored to their educational goals. Carthage also assures students will have access to the courses they need to graduate in four years, without an excess course load. You’ll just need to meet a few requirements along the way.

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Did You Know…

50+ areas of study mean you can find what fuels you. New programs include engineering science, game development, social justice, film and new media, and theatrical stage management.

Prof. Greg Baer works with a student in his office.

Carthage professors’ passion for teaching is easy to spot. You’ll often see professors staying after class to make sure students have grasped the material. And while every professor has office hours, students learn fast that professors are always available to help.

Carthage is, at its heart, a liberal arts college, meaning students are encouraged to explore, try new disciplines, and seek out connections between disciplines as they become well-rounded, prepared adults.

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100% of Carthage classes are taught by faculty members (not TAs).

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NAPERVILLE, Ill. — For the second time this year, Carthage College men’s track and field student-athlete Joseph White has been named the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Men’s National Player of the Week and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Field Athlete of the Week.