News & Events
Recent News Stories
- Academics,
Meet the dean: Jim Padilla to lead School of Business and Economics
Carthage has hired a founding dean to shape the new School of Business and Economics: Jim Padilla, whose successful track record as an educational and corporate leader spans more than 20 years.Read “Meet the dean: Jim Padilla to lead School of Business and Economics” 
Be resilient, visiting Olympian advises students
Three-time gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee came to Carthage Oct. 14-15, describing the hardships she overcame.Read “Be resilient, visiting Olympian advises students”
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Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Lectures & Presentations
Attend a Master of Science in Business general info session Monday
An information session about Carthage’s Master of Science in Business.Read “Attend a Master of Science in Business general info session Monday” - The Bridge: Kudos
David Budzisz ’22 to present at College Sport Research Institute
Read “David Budzisz ’22 to present at College Sport Research Institute”David Budzisz ’22 will present his research at the 2022 College Sport Research Institute hosted by the University of South Carolina!
- Alumni News,Community,Stories of Impact
Life lessons from Packer legend Donald Driver
Donald Driver, who rose out of poverty and homelessness to play in the NFL for 14 years, spoke with Carthage students as part of the Spotlight on Sports series.Read “Life lessons from Packer legend Donald Driver” 
Carthage partners with Nike, BSN Sports in Firebird transition
Rooted in a shared commitment to racial and gender equity, this enhanced agreement accelerates Carthage Athletics’ move to a more inclusive visual identity.Read “Carthage partners with Nike, BSN Sports in Firebird transition”
Carthage hires Carter Rockhill as new sports management assistant professor
Carter Rockhill will join Carthage as an assistant professor in the College’s new graduate track in sports management.Read “Carthage hires Carter Rockhill as new sports management assistant professor”
Carthage to open School of Business and Economics
Experiential learning curriculum developed in partnership with top regional employers will prepare Carthage graduates to be even more competitive in today’s workforce.Read “Carthage to open School of Business and Economics”
Carthage announces return of prominent Business and Professional Coalition
Carthage is excited to announce the reinstatement of the Business and Professional Coalition, the College’s signature business-led and business-focused community program.Read “Carthage announces return of prominent Business and Professional Coalition”
Spotlight on Sports: A Modern Day Renaissance Man — The Journey of Beloved NBA Legend Caron Butler Nov. 17
Carthage welcomes Caron Butler, two-time NBA All-Star, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and media personality, for a virtual event. Join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required.Read “Spotlight on Sports: A Modern Day Renaissance Man — The Journey of Beloved NBA Legend Caron Butler Nov. 17”
Carthage adds graduate business track in Sports Management
Expanding the scope of its master’s program in business, the College is recruiting for the fall 2020 cohort. Input from pro sports executives shaped the Sports Management curriculum.Read “Carthage adds graduate business track in Sports Management”
Carthage welcomes hockey executives to ‘Spotlight on Sports’ speaker series
On Monday, Nov. 4, Carthage welcomed John F. McDonough, president and CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, and Craig Leipold, owner of the Minnesota Wild, to campus for a discussion about the business of sports and changes on the horizon.Read “Carthage welcomes hockey executives to ‘Spotlight on Sports’ speaker series”
Green light for business master’s program
Carthage is accepting applications for the business design and innovation program. Students can earn a Master of Science in as few as 10 months.Read “Green light for business master’s program”
