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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.

F1RST Magazine was recognize with a 2019 MarCom Platinum Award for excellence in print media.
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Current Issue | Fall 2022

Dig in for a Q&A with Carroll President Cindy Gnadinger, who reflects on her first five years in the role and looks forward to what's next for Wisconsin's premier university. 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. We'll also take you behind the scenes of an innovative dementia simulation experience that's helping our health science students develop greater understanding and empathy for their patients. And you'll 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.
 

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President Reflects on Five-Year Anniversary

10/18/2022

Five years into her tenure as Carroll's first woman president, Dr. Cindy Gnadinger sits down for a Q&A.

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The Covenants We Carry

10/1/2022

Our human covenants are dependent on God’s covenant with us. God has promised to be with us come what may – in wealth or want, joy or sorrow, sickness or health – for all our days.

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Spring 2022

We remember the warmth and wisdom of Gert Ullsperger, Carroll's unofficial Grandma. Then read about a novel program that enlists faculty members as honorary captains of Carroll athletic programs and a new professional credential aimed at fostering safe communities. Finally, learn about the student referral program that enlists the help of alumni like you to send promising students Carroll's way. 
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Fall 2021

It's Carroll University's 175th birthday! Join in the celebration and meet a few of Carroll's pioneering alumni. Then read about a unique interdisciplinary research project which utilizes drones to monitor water quality on a local lake. Finally, learn how Carroll's liberal arts foundation empowers the path of today's Pioneers. 
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Spring 2021

Our spring edition arrives like the first dragonfly on a warm, sunny spring afternoon. Learn all about Carroll's sustainability efforts, as your favorite university goes green, and get a glimpse into some recent convocations. These additional learning opportunities for our students reflect the value and importance of a liberal arts-based education. You'll also meet a dedicated student-athlete who found his home in the pool and read about the university's plans for "the Pharm."

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