F1RST is the official publication of Carroll University. The magazine puts a fresh spin on stories about campus life, updates on alumni and in-depth features connecting the accomplishments of Carroll alumni, faculty and staff to today's headlines. Comments and ideas about the publication can be made to editor@carrollu.edu.
In the latest issue, discover how the historic 2023-2024 women's basketball team set records, inspired the community and carried the legacy of Title XI to elevate women. Plus, read about a true lifelong learner who graduated from Carroll with his third degree - at age 73. Then learn how the university's new engineering degree programs will give students an edge in high-demand STEM fields. Read the interactive version
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You might not be able to call Carroll University a farm club for Major League Baseball teams yet. Still, with seven students and graduates joining MLB organizations over the past few years, Carroll Pioneers are making their mark on the diamond. Most notably, four athletic trainers play critical roles in keeping players healthy and productive.
A breakup with her boyfriend of four years rocked Phoebe Lansbury. An undiagnosed panic disorder and general anxiety about her own wellness paralyzed Anna Trenton. And Isabella LaFollette spiraled into a very dark situational depressive episode after an abrupt end to a relationship. Concerns about their mental health and emotional well-being led each to seek out help. As the fall semester unfolded last year, each began online sessions, meeting with graduate students in Carroll’s Behavioral Health Psychology (BHP) program. Nothing remarkable there, except that Phoebe, Anna and Isabella weren’t real people.
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Inside this issue, you will find the public announcement of our comprehensive campaign, Pioneer Driven: The Campaign for Carroll. Additionally, read about new undergraduate and graduate programs that are cutting-edge and serving high-demand fields. Then take a moment to learn about mindfulness from one of our esteemed professors, especially as we approach the new year.
Learn about Carroll's broad effort to acknowledge neurodiversity and provide better access for neurodivergent students across the campus and see where our students are headed now that the world has reopened for Cross-Cultural Experiences. Also find an update on plans for a student-centric Wright Street and discover how wood from a historic downed black walnut tree from Main Lawn has found new life.
Carroll President Cindy Gnadinger reflects on her first five years and looks forward to what's next. Then discover how Carroll's faculty are researching best ways to incorporate technology into curricula, an exploration that will benefit teaching at Carroll and better prepare future educators. And meet Mohammed I.T. Bey, Carroll's new Vice President of Institutional Inclusion, who shares how he plans to foster inclusion and understanding across campus.