Carthage College's Molly McQueeny was named College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week on Tuesday morning. The freshman from Geneva, Ill. set the tone in her young career when she registered a 24:09.3 at the Concordia University (Wis.) Ken Weidt Classic on September 10. Her mark was the best among all Lady Red runners, and fourth in the entire field of 137 participants.

The incoming group of new students includes approximately 737 freshmen and 83 transfer students. They come from 17 U.S. states and seven foreign countries and territories. It is the most diverse class in Carthage history.

Senior Taylor Tibbs was awarded second prize in the German Academic Exchange Service-DAAD's "Bauhaus in Your House" photo competition this summer for her photo of one of the light fixtures in the Science Center.

The Carthage Japanese Department would like to congratulate Clarke Smith on her winning of the MEXT (Japanese Government Scholarship)! The scholarship will fully fund Clarke in her yearlong study abroad at Tokyo Gakugei University from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017.

The Biology and Geography of Nicaragua study tour provided a unique opportunity for students to experience either clinical work, or work on water projects. Both aspects provided students first-hand knowledge of the rural volcanic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. Students also learned the fascinating history, culture, and environment of this country, and saw how all of this has affected the land and people.

A hallmark of the Carthage experience since the mid-1990s, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience offers students across academic divisions the opportunity to engage in collaborative full-time research with professors. Students work closely with a faculty mentor on a new or developing line of research.

On May 22, 2016, 455 Carthage students became Carthage alumni.

A total of 833 students have been named to the Carthage College Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester.

The Carthage chapter of Enactus headed to the organization's national exposition for the eighth straight year. The group earned their bid at the Chicago regional competition on March 21. This year's national exposition was held May 15-17 in St. Louis.

Under the direction of Prof. Edward Kawakami, and in partnership with the Fifth House Ensemble, Carthage presented a day of Chamber Music.

For developing an award-winning play last summer based on the words of veterans, Laurel McKenzie '16 was honored as Carthage's Intern of the Year.

Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical send-up of capitalism, social irresponsibility, bureaucracy, and musical theatre itself! In a dystopian future, a 20-year drought has led to a ban on private toilets. Citizens must use public toilets regulated by an evil company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. From within the oppressed masses, a hero plans a revolution that could lead them all to freedom!

Amanda Ostrem and Matt Frisque won this year's Female and Male Student Leader of the Year awards. Students Excelling in Activities and Leadership Awards are an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to recognize Carthage students for their leadership within the campus community.

A Carthage team earned first place for their project summary in the Wisconsin Math Modeling Challenge.

ONE at Carthage has once again won a national competition. This is the second national win for the organization, a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that works to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world.

Founded in 1963, the Buffs operate upon a strong set of values including trust, dependency, respect, and a drive to grow together. Each of these principles are reflected in the close-knit family of Tau Delta Psi's brothers. Some of events include the fall semi-formal and spring formal, as well as an alumni night where pledges and recent actives have the opportunity to mingle with Buffs from across the years.

The English honor society meets to promote and involve members in literature, poetry, and the theatre. The group also organizes the English major's Chapbook reading for those students earning an emphasis in creative writing . Membership is based on credit for classes in the English Department and the members' GPA.

Student Government Association is an organization committed to serving the Carthage student body. Delegates are devoted to improving campus life for the entire community and work closely with the Office of Student Life and the Office of the President to achieve this goal.