News & Events

Carthage cheers on 670 graduates from Class of 2026
�ǿմ�ý held a variety of events May 22-23 to congratulate its newest bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients during Commencement weekend.
Alumni News
Alumna Julie Elginer ’95 honored for advocacy in public health
Carthage alumna and UCLA professor Julie (Terhark) Elginer ’95 was honored as a distinguished alumna for advocacy in public health during 2026 Commencement.
Top Stories
Meet Carthage’s 2025-26 faculty and staff honorees
At a year-end reception May 12, Carthage presented the Distinguished Teaching Award to economics professor Jennifer Clark, the Distinguished Staff Award to public safety director Michael Polzin, and the Quality of Life Person of the Year award to music professor Greg Berg.
Carthage adds bachelor’s degrees in human resources
�ǿմ�ý has added human resources as a major within its School of Business and Economics.

Carthage In The News

April 24
Wisconsin Public Radio
David Castillo, assistant professor of education at Carthage, shared his teaching journey during Teach for America’s third annual teacher pathway conference in Milwaukee.
April 24
Connect MKE
Professor Nancy Reese discusses Carthage’s new School of Health and the College’s commitment to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
March 7
Kenosha News
�ǿմ�ý President John Swallow was named the board president of the Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Foundation.
November 10
WGTD’s Morning Show
Professor James Ripley talks about the Carthage Wind Orchestra’s concert and fall tour featuring a musical accompaniment to the silent film “Sherlock, Jr.”