Hear From Students
Mara Lysne ’25
Majors: Management and Marketing
Minors: Dance and Spanish
Hometown: Moorhead, Minn.
“Coming to Carthage was easily the best decision I have ever made. The people here are so kind, the professors are always willing to help and want you to succeed, and there are so many ways to get involved. Carthage will always and forever be one of my favorite places.”

Elizabeth Neybert ’25
Majors: Directing and Musical Theatre
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
“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.”

Caitlin Preuss ’23
Majors: Music Theatre, Self-Design Directing
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Palatine, Ill.
“My biggest piece of advice is to try everything! The minute you dive in head first, you will have more opportunities than you know what to do with.”

Kortni Robinson ’24
Majors: Sociology
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies, and Dance
Hometown: Flossmoor, Illinois
“The professors have really inspired me to follow my passions. Having good relationships with faculty strengthens my trust in Carthage and what it has to offer.”