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Innovation, hot off the press
Read “Innovation, hot off the press”Lucy and her mother, Betsy Brown, recently made a six-figure commitment to establish the Howard J. Brown Economic Innovation Fund at Carthage.
- Alumni News,Events,Student Achievements
2024 President’s Dinner celebrates generosity, legacy
Read “2024 President’s Dinner celebrates generosity, legacy”Carthage introduced the Light that Travels Award at the 2024 President’s Dinner, an annual event that honors distinguished donors and their significant contributions.
- Alumni News,Stories of Impact,
Pastor’s daughter pledges $1.5 million to Carthage for distinguished professorship
The daughter of a highly respected retired Kenosha pastor has pledged $1.5 million to establish a new Carthage professorship in his honor.Read “Pastor’s daughter pledges $1.5 million to Carthage for distinguished professorship” - Alumni News
Couple provides enduring aid
Alumni Council member Kalen (Kalfahs) Theusch ’79 and her husband, Jim, have a history of giving to Carthage that spans more than 40 years.Read “Couple provides enduring aid” 
Forging more lifelong Carthage bonds
In memory of her late husband, Phil ’74, the Rev. Diane J. Slocum ’76, has made two gifts that strengthen Carthage’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.Read “Forging more lifelong Carthage bonds”- Stories of Impact,
Leaders in Philanthropy: Cultivating social justice champions
The Rev. Kären Rasmussen has been a steady presence in the Carthage community and a true leader in philanthropy.Read “Leaders in Philanthropy: Cultivating social justice champions” - Stories of Impact
A Shared Journey: Generations Study Together
Family members spanning generations make memories by attending Carthage together.Read “A Shared Journey: Generations Study Together” - Stories of Impact,
High-capacity pipeline for music theatre faculty
Alumni of Carthage’s graduate program are shaping voices around the country and beyond. Meet the Master of Music alumni who hold full-time faculty positions at universities around the country.Read “High-capacity pipeline for music theatre faculty” - The Bridge: Campus News
Siebert Lutheran Foundation grants $50,000 toward chapel renovation
Read “Siebert Lutheran Foundation grants $50,000 toward chapel renovation”A generous gift from the Siebert Lutheran Foundation will help make much-needed upgrades and restore the grandeur of Carthage’s A.F. Siebert Chapel.
- Stories of Impact,
Kenosha’s Grace Kolakowski pledges $3 million to Carthage
Read “Kenosha’s Grace Kolakowski pledges $3 million to Carthage”Longtime Kenosha resident Grace Kolakowski has committed a total of $3 million to Carthage, advancing three of her biggest passions: faith, the arts, and education.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Carthage awarded $25,000 grant for The Aspire Program
Read “Carthage awarded $25,000 grant for The Aspire Program”A grant from the Palmer Foundation will enable The Aspire Program to continue hosting its MAP career development navigation tool.
Over $70K raised for #FirebirdsGiveBack!
We did it! We are thrilled to report that we surpassed our #FirebirdsGiveBack goal to raise $40,000 for Carthage students!Read “Over $70K raised for #FirebirdsGiveBack!”
