See photos from the 2026 Celebration of Scholars!
The Carthage community celebrated student achievements during the 2026 Celebration of Scholars. Events included the Poster Exhibition, Student Awards Ceremony, Nursing Pinning Ceremony, and Engagement and Inclusion Stole Ceremony! See pictures of the events below.
Poster Exhibition and Oral Presentations
Carthage students, faculty, and staff presented their works of scholarship, research, and creativity through poster or oral presentations.
Student Awards Ceremony
The Student Awards Ceremony recognized student achievements in leadership, campus involvement, and academics.
View the student award recipients
View the intern award recipients
Read about the distinguished senior
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Each nursing graduate was pinned with the Carthage pin. The ceremony is a way to welcome new nurses into the profession and traces back to the 12th century. The wearing of the pin represents the right and readiness to serve others and the assumption of the responsibility to provide excellent care.
Engagement and Inclusion Stole Ceremony
The Office of Equity and Inclusion honored seniors during the Engagement and Inclusion Stole Ceremony, celebrating cultural, religious, LGBTQIA+, first-generation, academic, and international experiences.