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Carthage scores big with first sports management conference
More than 270 people took part in Carthage’s first Spotlight on Sports conference in September 2023, gaining rare access to industry leaders and valuable career guidance.
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Firebird family to be featured on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’
A Carthage family recently flew to New York to share their story on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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Carthage recognized for commitment to student retention
Only 25 colleges and universities nationwide were selected for the 2023 Leading Colleges Retention Award.
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Introducing the Engineering Center at Carthage
After the first phase of renovations in Lentz Hall, the facility welcomes its first engineering class in fall 2023.

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Headed for a record class, Carthage greets almost 900 new students
When enrollment figures are finalized in early October, the fall 2023 count will likely surpass Carthage’s previous first-year high of 833 in 2021.
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J-Term students provide vital care in Honduras
After a transformative first mission in summer 2023, nursing faculty plan to make it an annual J-Term staple.
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Carthage’s $100M campaign lays out radiant vision for students
Several donors have already made multi-year commitments, including a $5 million pledge from Board Chair Jeff Hamar ’80 that’s designated for program innovation.

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September 9
CNN
3 generations of women from the same family are all heading to this Wisconsin college
A family of Firebirds — a grandmother, a mother, and two daughters — is attending Carthage in fall 2023.
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September 8
People
Wis. Sisters Are Going to College Alongside Their Mom and Grandma: ‘Age Is No Deterrent in Education’
Sisters Samantha Malczewski ’26 and Mia Carter ’27 are attending Carthage at the same time as their mother and grandmother.
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September 6
WisBusiness
Carthage College: Engineering Center opens at Carthage
The first phase of renovations for Carthage’s new Engineering Center took place over the summer. The new facility is now open in Lentz Hall.
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September 6
Good Morning America
3 generations of the same family start college together
Three generations of the same family are enrolled in Carthage classes for the fall 2023 semester.
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September 1
CBS 58
Grandmother, mother, and 2 daughters enroll at Carthage College together
Daughters Samantha Malczewski ’26 and Mia Carter ’27, mother Amy Malczewski ’24, and grandmother Christy Schwan ’24 will all attend Carthage during the 2023-24 academic year.
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August 13
Chicago Tribune
Homer Glen, Oak Forest soccer players travel to FIFA World Cup with Carthage College team
Amelia Price ’25 and Olivia Rivera ’26 talk about their experience traveling to Australia and New Zealand with the Carthage women’s soccer team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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