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F1RST 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.

Carroll ranked among the top regional universities

9/13/2021
Carroll University is ranked among the top regional universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges rankings. Carroll earned multiple spots on the badge-eligible list of 2022 Best Colleges because of its high rankings among Midwest Regional Universities: · Best Value – #31 · Best Colleges for Veterans – #15 · Regional Universities Midwest – #13 U.S. News badges are widely recognized as symbols of excellence in higher education. Universities may use these scores to enhance their outreach efforts and to recruit top students and faculty. “Every year, Carroll appears on lists of the best colleges and universities in the country based on the top tier faculty, programs and services we offer,” said Teege Mettille, vice president of enrollment. “We are proud to yet again be ranked among the top regional universities in the Midwest.” The “Best Value” category highlights schools that score above average academically, but also cost significantly less than other schools when financial aid is considered. Only schools that placed in the top half of the country for academics were considered. U.S. News' college profile pages benchmark each school's relative performance across different ranking indicators and include many of the latest statistics used in the calculations—such as the student-faculty ratio and the average federal loan debt of graduates. Read more about how U.S. News & World Report calculates its rankings here. Carroll University Carroll University was incorporated in 1846, making it Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher learning. Situated in Waukesha, the independent, co-educational comprehensive university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and offers more than 95 areas of study, multiple graduate programs and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy.

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Ethos Awards: 2021

9/3/2021
The CU ethos calls us to be our best selves. Each year we recognize three colleagues who model our ethos through integrity, stewardship, and respect. Read more about all three of our winners -- Steve (and his foster Sunny!), Amanda Schellinger, and Vanessa Perez-Topczewski.

Alumna Dolores Ocampo Brown '99, M.Ed. '10

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8/6/2021
Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Dolores Ocampo Brown shares her thoughts on the start of a new academic year here at Carroll.

Alumna Jill (Griffis) Kubiesa '10

Jill (Griffis) Kubiesa '10 discovered climbing at Carroll

7/9/2021
A trip with friends to Wisconsin’s picturesque Devil’s Lake State Park during her sophomore year at Carroll pushed Jill (Griffis) Kubiesa ’10 toward an activity that she at first declined, saying, "No, that's not for me." Rock climbing. With the encouragement of her friends and fellow Pioneers, though, she built up the courage to give it a try before the trip was over. She discovered she enjoyed it, so much so that she later turned it into a career.

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ALUMNI COUNCIL CORNER | JULY 2021

7/9/2021
Alumni Council member Ann Laatsch '88 shares her insights on the value of partnerships and ways to connect with your alma mater.

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Thank you, donors!

6/16/2021
Hear from alumni donors on why they choose to make a difference as students share why they are grateful for the generosity. Consider a gift before the end of the fiscal year in contributing to the transformative Carroll experience. Learn more at carrollu.edu/give. Thank you!

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Master's in behavioral health psychology aims to address community needs

6/4/2021
Although Carroll had identified the need for a master’s level program in psychology long ago, it wasn’t until Dr. Jessica Lahner came on board as a full-time faculty member in 2016 that the idea started moving to fruition when she was given the charge to make it happen. Carroll will welcome its first co-hort of students to its master’s in behavioral health psychology program launching in the fall of 2021.

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Alumni Council Corner | June 2021

6/4/2021
Alumni Council member Ann Laatsch '88 shares updates on Carroll happenings and more ways for fellow Pioneers to engage with their alma mater.

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Pardeep Singh Kaleka shares message of forgiveness with Class of 2021

6/4/2021
Pardeep Singh Kaleka lost his father in 2012 during a mass shooting when a white supremacist entered the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis., killing six worshippers. Nearly 10 years later, Kaleka stood before the Class of 2021 as the Commencement keynote speaker with a message about courage as graduates prepared to take on the next transition in their lives. With that courage, he said, will come growth in learning how to forgive.

Alumnus John Catania '82

CU in the Workplace | John Catania '82

6/1/2021
In honor of June Pride Month and the Carroll Player’s 125th Anniversary (June 1896-2021), this special edition of CU in the Workplace features television and media producer John Catania, Class of 1982.

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Advisor of the Year: Chris George

5/12/2021
Many of us know Chris as an unassuming tech guru who shows up in our offices to quickly and quietly set up our new devices. Those same characteristics – his humility, efficiency, friendliness, and thoroughness – have earned him the top spot as the 2021 Advisor of the Year.

Do Not Take My Breath Away

5/4/2021
Rather than leaning into the biases, racism, and micro-aggressions that would otherwise divide us, a liberal arts education helps us recognize how diversity encourages empathy that unites us.

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Moving Beyond the Comfort Zone: Mentoring Honors Students

5/4/2021
Last year, students taking the Honors course History 225: Medieval Europe, China, and the Islamic Crescent experienced the empowerment that comes from guiding their own learning: they decided what was important to talk about, led discussions themselves, and had ample class time for lively, engaging interactions. Why? Because their instructor believed in them.

Alumna Dolores Ocampo Brown '99, M.Ed. '10

Dig In with Dolores | May 2021

5/1/2021
Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Dolores Ocampo Brown '99, M.Ed. '10 shares her perspective on the 2021 Commencement season.

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Trust & Technology: Celebrate Carroll Goes Virtual

4/13/2021
The pandemic required students and faculty to quickly find new ways to learn and collaborate, and to discover new ways of using familiar technologies. Only weeks into our first lockdown, Celebrate Carroll 2020 went virtual using Canvas as a platform, giving students and faculty the chance to experiment while deepening their learning...and their trust in each other.

Why I can't say "I can't imagine"

4/12/2021
I want to say “I can’t imagine” the terror those mothers feel, but truthfully, I am required to imagine their terror. I am required by the gift of shared humanity, required by my privilege, to empathize with those mothers, their sons, their families. I am required by the regular reminders of police culture to demand more, to demand better: to demand justice.

Alumnus Robert Lampereur '85

Mars Mission: Aerospace expert Robert Lampereur '85 shares insights into latest NASA exploration

4/2/2021
Robert Lampereur '85 had always been a reader of futurists like Isaac Asimov so when he graduated from Carroll, he sought out work in the aerospace industry, where he has worked for 30+ years. Now with the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover looking for signs of past microbial life, we learn more about Rob’s expertise and tap into his knowledge about this latest space mission to ask what it might mean for future human exploration.

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Alumni Council Corner | April 2020

4/2/2021
Alumni Council member Ann Laatsch '88 celebrates four newly-elected Student Alumni Ambassadors and explores the history of this student role at Carroll.

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Discovering the Deeper Wisdom of Grace and Gratitude

4/1/2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has not passed by the Carroll campus. Like so many communities around the world, we have had losses in our Carroll family: parents, grandparents, alumni, extended relations and friends. The pandemic also brought the loss of two beloved faculty members.

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Personalizing Feedback Using Video

3/11/2021
Looking for more interactive ways to provide feedback in online courses, Dr. Julio Rivera experimented with leaving video comments for students using Canvas’s SpeedGrader feature.

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Carroll Announces New Sport Performance Institute

3/9/2021
Carroll University is announcing its new Sport Performance Institute, a partnership between the College of Health Sciences faculty and students and the university’s athletic programs. The Carroll University Sport Performance Institute (CUSPI) will also extend its reach to serve the surrounding community.

Carroll Designated As A ‘Voter Friendly’ Campus

3/8/2021
Carroll is one of more than 200 campuses in 37 and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.” The initiative is led by national nonpartisan organizations Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project (CVP) and NASPA.

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Carroll announces master's in Behavioral Health

3/5/2021
Carroll University is helping to address the severe shortage of mental health professionals by offering a new Master of Science in Behavioral Health Psychology degree for fall 2021.

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Soul Food Dinner: Keynote speaker Dr. Joya Crear

3/1/2021
Hosted by the Carroll University Black Student Union, the annual Soul Food Dinner strives to to build community around the celebration of Black History. Here we share the virtual experience created for the 2021 dinner - which is usually an in-person event - with keynote speaker Dr. Joya Crear, Vice President of Student Affairs at Marquette University.

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Drone education supplements many majors

3/1/2021
At Carroll University, we offer Wisconsin’s first Aviation Science and Unmanned Aircraft Systems minor. Find out how our students are broadening their career prospects.

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Alumni Council Corner | March 2020

2/26/2021
Alumni Council member Ann Laatsch '88 shares updates on the Council's future plans to strengthen connections with graduates.

CU in the Workplace profile on alumna Megan Dietz ''01

CU in the Workplace | Megan Dietz '01

2/26/2021
This month's CU in the Workplace @Home Series features Megan Dietz ’01, ReStore Manager for the Door County Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Sturgeon Bay, WI.

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Teaching Decision-Making Using Mindmeister and Lucidchart

2/26/2021
Knowing that her psychologically exhausted students needed a break from screen-based group work in a fully online MBA course, Katie McCarthy was eager to find a way to reinforce their learning without wearing them out.

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Kelly Monroe M.Ed. '19 brings master's capstone to life

2/26/2021
It took only three months from the time Kelly Monroe M.Ed. '19 graduated with her Master of Education in Adult, Community and Professional Education degree from Carroll to put her final capstone project into action. Her aim: to bolster student success at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where she teaches in the funeral service program.

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Memorial Service for Kelly Raether and Jim LaRosa set

2/11/2021
Carroll University plans to honor the legacy of two nursing faculty members lost in recent months, Prof. Kelly Lynn Raether, MSN and Dr. James Joseph LaRosa DNP, RN. The campus and community are invited to attend this live-streamed event on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. The memorial ceremony will be lead by Carroll University Chaplain the Rev. Elizabeth McCord.

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Encouraging Interactivity Across Modalities with Padlet

2/5/2021
Promoting interactivity is key to the active learning classroom. In Dr. Rebecca Imes’ Communication courses, this has typically meant asking students to participate in hands-on activities that literally get them out of their seats to engage their peers’ ideas. Yet with physical distancing Imes sought an alternative.

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Alumni Council Corner | February 2020

2/1/2021
Alumni Council member Ann Laatsch '88 shares updates on the Council's activities and future plans to strengthen connections with fellow graduates.

Alumna Khorye Huffman '16

CU in the Workplace | Khorye Huffman '16

1/30/2021
Growing up with a passion for the books and reading, Khorye Huffman '16 now blends her career working at both the Carroll University Library as well as the Waukesha Public Library.

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CU in the Workplace | Gert Ullsperger

1/11/2021
Gert Ullsperger came to Carroll in 1964 and has spent 57 years working with faculty, staff, and students as an employee of the university's food service. She has become a beloved member of our community and loves her role as Carroll's "grandma." She shares the story of her time at Carroll in this special edition of CU in the Workplace as her university family prepares to celebrate her 95th birthday.

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Finding Hope and Healing in our Brokenness

12/17/2020
We are all sick and tired as we bid 2020 farewell, and I cannot imagine what 2021 will look like. I don’t have the wisdom to see what a path toward peace, reconciliation and justice might hold. Nevertheless, I am confident about two things.

Puerto Rican Student Embraces Opportunity

12/17/2020
As a young girl in Puerto Rico, Gabriela Otei Castro imagined owning her own business. As a dog lover it occurred to her that, perhaps, those pieces of her identity could be combined. It is that combination, and what she calls “amazing” business and animal behavior programs, that drew Castro to Carroll.

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Spanish Class Publishes Annual Magazine

12/16/2020
El Coloso is an annual Spanish language magazine with a variety of articles spanning local, national and international issues in the Hispanic world. All articles are researched and written by students in a spring journalism course taught by Dr. Elena De Costa, who also serves as the editor of the magazine.

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2020: Carroll University's Year in Review

12/15/2020
The year 2020 was different in many ways for Carroll University—and the world. The pandemic tested us, but as Pioneers, we forged ahead. We maintained our sense of community, continued to make news, and celebrated great accomplishments. Highlights include dedicating our renovated Education Hall, home to the new School of Education and Human Services; recognizing academic excellence as Carroll zoomed up the U.S. News & World Report ranking list; and, opening up our new esports center for student competition.

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Athletics Calls An Audible

12/12/2020
When the CCIW announced in late July that fall sports competitions at its member campuses were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it might have seemed the Carroll athletic program would simply shut down for the fall semester.

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‘All Can See’ the Benefits of Learning Capture

12/11/2020
Panopto and learning capture are two words firmly in the Carroll University lexicon. Panopto is actually a derivative of two Greek words: “pan” which means all, and “opto” which means see. Put together, you have: “All can see.”

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Marching Pioneers Wrap Successful Season

12/9/2020
In the midst of a pandemic, The Carroll University Marching Pioneers completed a season full of new traditions. The premiere of their final marching video marks the end of the very successful 2020 fall semester.

Alumna Dolores Ocampo Brown '99, M.Ed. '10

Dig In with Dolores

12/7/2020
Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Dolores Ocampo Brown '99, M.Ed. '10 shares her perspective of alumni accomplishments and how Pioneers continue to stay connected.

Alumna Martha (Webber) Weaver '90

Alumna shares gift card know-how

12/6/2020
Taking a chance on a new career path and new department, alumna Martha (Webber) Weaver ‘90 began a successful and adventurous career in the gift card industry.

Alumna Joy (Sage) Gatz '00

Tackling 2020 with a little bit of Joy

12/6/2020
When the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic trimmed her substitute teaching contract, Joy (Sage) Gatz ’00 considered how she might make up the lost income for her family. Living up to her first name, she sought to find a solution to her own family’s woes but also to boost the spirit of families craving a little bit of joy in 2020.

Alumnus Bobby Schuessler '10

CU in the Workplace | Bobby Schuessler '10

12/5/2020
Growing up with a passion for fashion, Bobby Schuessler ’10 never imagined there was a career for him in the fashion and design industry. Now as the Senior Fashion Editor for Who What Wear, an international online fashion company, Bobby creates content, championing the idea that style is inclusive and attainable by all.

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Data Analytics Bootcamp advocates lifelong learning

12/5/2020
A key to Carroll’s own mission is lifelong learning and John Gnadinger, founding director of the university’s Analytics and Business Intelligence Consortium, has brought that to its core with the creation of a Data Analytics Bootcamp.

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2019-2020 Honor Roll of Donors Released

12/4/2020
This Honor Roll gratefully recognizes those who invested in Carroll University between our fiscal year 2019–2020, beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

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A Conversation with President Gnadinger

12/4/2020
To give you a better glimpse into how decisions regarding COVID were made, and an update on the state of Carroll University, we sat down for a conversation with Carroll University President Dr. Cindy Gnadinger.

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Year Two of Pioneer Driven

12/3/2020
Our strategic plan builds upon our past success and positions Carroll for continued growth and innovation. The plan sets an ambitious agenda in four main areas: enhancing teaching and learning; enriching the Carroll experience; building and leveraging partnerships; and growing strategically, with annual objectives in each. Here's how we're doing through year two.

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Story on Carroll University Student Wins Emmy Award

11/23/2020
The story of Anthony Sikorski, a Presidential Scholar who was accepted by Carroll University as a first-year student at age 14, has earned a Chicago/Midwest Emmy. The segment, produced for TMJ4-TV’s “Positively Milwaukee” show by anchor/reporter Carole Meekins and photojournalists Mark Was, Mark Wirtz and editor Jeff Morris, can be viewed here. The piece was honored at the awards Nov. 22, winning for Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series – Education/Schools.

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Thankful to be 'Merry and Bright'

11/19/2020
President Cindy Gnadinger and Reverend Elizabeth McCord continue the Carroll University tradition of lighting the Christmas tree on Main Lawn.

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Thank a Donor Day 2020

11/19/2020
2020 has been a challenge for all of us. Thank you for helping lighten the load for our students. Thanks for your support!

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Hats Off to Students for Successful On-campus Semester

11/17/2020
Hundreds of Carroll University students were surprised this week when they were presented warm, cozy caps accompanied by a card declaring: “We Made It!” The gifts celebrated a successful semester of in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carroll officials held extensive planning sessions for months to help ensure a positive, safe campus experience for students before classes began Aug 24.

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CU in the Workplace | Diane De La Santos '81

11/9/2020
To celebrate our Carroll University Month of Service, this month’s CU in the Workplace (@ Home Series) interview features Diane De La Santos ’81, Executive Director of City on a Hill, a faith-based, non-profit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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#GivingTuesday Set for Dec. 1

11/6/2020
Join us in participating in #GivingTueday on December 1! Carroll University has set a goal of raising $80,000 during the one-day global event with its primary aim to support student scholarships as well as the Carroll Fund.

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Annual donor event makes a virtual pivot

11/6/2020
Inside the home of President Cindy Gnadinger and her husband, John, a crew assembled large monitors, cords, cables, and a connection to university donors throughout the country to celebrate their commitment to Carroll during the annual Old Main Society gathering.

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Alumna lives sweet life with chocolate

11/6/2020
After teaching biology for a few years, Bryn (Viel) Kirk '87 began working as a lab tech in quality control for Ambrosia Chocolate Company in Milwaukee, which began her career in the chocolate industry. Here, she shares a story of how she started her career path with chocolate in a Q&A with Electronic Communications Assistant Sabrina Tartaglia '21.

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A Moment of Reflection before the Election

11/3/2020
Carroll University's chaplain and director of spiritual life, The Rev. Elizabeth McCord, organized an interfaith prayer service on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to encourage all members of the Carroll community to pause in prayer and reflection prior to the election.

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Goren Interviewed on BBC Program

10/30/2020
Political science professor Lilly Goren appeared on the internationally-broadcast BBC World Service's Newsday program on October 29.

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"When you join something like this, you don’t leave.”

10/29/2020
For more than 60 years, Glenn and Gail Schilling have been proud members of the Carroll alumni family. The married couple are both Carroll University graduates, Glenn ’58 and Gail ’60, who met on campus in 1956 in the lunch line at what was then the new student union. They both have fond memories of their time at Carroll, pledged in social organizations, and built relationships with lifelong friends who are also members of the Old Main Society. They have remained active in the Carroll community and attended every homecoming since their graduation.

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Virtual Hymn Performance Connects Carroll Community

10/28/2020
For this year's physically-distancted Old Main Society dinner, held October 8, Carroll University wind ensemble, chamber orchestra and choir members virtually preformed the university's hymn, "Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past."

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Carroll to honor veterans

10/23/2020
In celebration of Veterans Day, Carroll will offer special perks for veterans in honor of their service.

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Pact Allows Carroll Students to Earn Platteville Degrees Online

10/21/2020
A new agreement between Carroll University and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will allow southeast Wisconsin students to earn Bachelor of Science degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering without ever leaving home. Carroll students will complete UW-Platteville engineering courses in an online format along with hands-on labs through UW-Platteville Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP).

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Marching Pioneers Carry On

10/14/2020
The Carroll University Marching Pioneers kicked it up a notch this semester. Band members, fully masked and physically distanced, have filled Main Lawn at 4:30 on Friday afternoons throughout the fall to perform as part of the Fridays After Class marching band concert series.

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Carroll Hosts an Evening of Civil Political Discussion

10/7/2020
Carroll University students turned out to discuss “Making Change Through Civil Politics in Polarizing Times,” during a special event featuring Wisconsin State Assembly members Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee).

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CU in the Workplace | Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo ’99

10/4/2020
Check out this month’s CU in the Workplace feature to hear from Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo ’99 about her passion for global health, desire to mentor the next generation of female physicians, and how she balances research halfway around the world in Africa.

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Split Commencement Eyed for 2021

9/17/2020
Carroll University Provost Dr. Mark Blegen has announced plans to split the traditional spring commencement ceremony over two days in May, 2021.

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Renovated Education Hall Dedicated

9/16/2020
Carroll University officials and supporters gathered Sept. 16 to officially reopen the newly renovated Education Hall, which is now home to the university’s new School of Education and Human Services.

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Carroll University zooms up U.S. News & World Report ranking list

9/15/2020
Year after year, Carroll University appears on numerous lists of the best colleges and universities in the country. For U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 annual college rankings, Carroll University advanced 16 spaces to No. 28 in Best Value Schools, and shot up 27 spaces to #39 on Best Regional Universities Midwest.

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CU in the Workplace | Dan Long '79

9/11/2020
After retiring from his 28-year career as a firefighter in South Dakota, Dan Long ’79, along with his wife Agnes, relocated to Florida and purchased a 47’ catamaran sailboat to open their own charter sailing company, Smoke & Roses.

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Become a Paper Patron!

9/2/2020
Support Carroll's student performers by becoming a Paper Patron. Learn how it works.

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Professors present virtual seminar for InBody USA

8/20/2020
Carroll professors Jessica M. Brown, Ph.D, and Daniel Shackelford, Ph.D, were asked to present a virtual webinar for InBody USA, a world leader in creating body composition technology.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage

8/19/2020
On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was certified as law— prohibiting the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. The 19th Amendment was the result of a lengthy suffrage movement in the U.S., spearheaded by women such as Theodora Youmans, an 1885 Carroll graduate.

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Women's Bowling Added to Athletics Program

8/11/2020
Carroll University Athletics is expanding to 23 athletic programs with the addition of women's bowling. The Pioneer program will remain with the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, as the conference recently announced the sponsorship of the new program.

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Join Our Nursing Living Learning Community

8/10/2020
Our highly rated nursing program is always looking for ways to make your education even more powerful. In our Nursing Living Learning Community, you’ll connect with other nursing students, receive onsite tutoring assistance, work in study groups with peers and join faculty-led discussion groups—right where you live! In addition, the NLLC offers opportunities to participate in numerous activities that promote mind/body wellness.

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Thank You, Donors!

8/3/2020
As we reflect on our past fiscal year, we thank you for your financial support investing in our campus and our talented students. Every gift makes a difference—thank you!

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Welcome Back, Students!

8/3/2020
Welcome back, Pioneers. Although we’ll continue to get new information that will define our year, we’re in this together so we can compete in sporting events, be involved in student organizations, walk across the stage, live on campus, see our beloved Gert, and hang out with one another. We’re still Carroll, we’re still Pioneers, we’ll continue to excel.

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Horizontes en Carroll Publication Recognized

7/29/2020
Horizontes en Carroll, the student literary magazine of the Carroll University Pre-College Program, received the rank of Excellent in the 2019 National Council of Teachers in English (NCTE) Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Program.

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CCIW Votes to Postpone Fall 2020 Athletic Competitions

7/27/2020
Carroll University Pioneer Athletics, in accordance with the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin's (CCIW) ruling, will postpone fall athletic competitions effective immediately. This ruling is in effect for all nine fall sports programs, including football, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, women's tennis and volleyball.

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Call to Prayer - July 27, 2020

7/27/2020
I by nature have a sweet tooth. It’s hard for me to pass on dessert. But I find in these frustrating days I am spending too much time chewing on bitterness. This prayer is a palate cleanser if you, like me, need to be reminded of the sweet things in life.

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Call to Prayer - July 20, 2020

7/20/2020
Fear impedes inner peace and can hold us back from living with abundance and grace. Fear is everywhere right now, and I know I am not at my best when trapped in fight, flight or freeze. If you are willing, join me this week in prayerfully listening to our fears, and together let’s seek a path toward greater peace and freedom. The 7-step contemplative prayer/meditation below is one tool to try.

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School of Business Accepted into Premier Global Business Management Organization

7/16/2020
The Carroll University School of Business has been granted membership by the EFMD, a globally recognized membership organization and accrediting body for business schools, business school programs and corporate universities. Carroll’s School of Business is the only institution of higher learning in Wisconsin to earn this distinction.

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Contact Tracing Training Program Launched

7/15/2020
Carroll University and Waukesha County have announced a partnership that will enhance efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 through a new contact investigator training badge program. The program, administered by Carroll University, will significantly increase the number of active contact investigators in Waukesha County and allow county staff who have been aiding in contact tracing return to normal duties.

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Call to Prayer - July 13, 2020

7/13/2020
This week, if you are willing, join me in praying for our students—not for the plans we must make or the problems yet to be solved—but for the students themselves.

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Physician Assistant Studies Graduates Have 100% First-Time Pass Rate on PANCE Exam

7/10/2020
All 20 graduating students in Carroll University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program recently passed their Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) resulting in a 100% first-time pass rate for the program. Passing the exam is required before a physician assistant can obtain a license to practice

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Carroll participates in historic transfer agreement

7/9/2020
Students seeking to transfer credits from any of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges to Carroll University will have a much easier time in the future thanks to a historic, comprehensive agreement. Carroll is one of the private, nonprofit colleges and universities participating in the WAICU-WTCS Course Credit Transfer Agreement.

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A Statement Regarding International Students

7/8/2020
Carroll University is working diligently to interpret how the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) guidance, which was released this week, will affect our international student community,

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Call to Prayer - July 6, 2020

7/6/2020
I invite you to use your body when praying this week’s prayer. As you are able, stand on your feet. Take a moment to lean forward and back, side to side, connecting to with senses, feeling gravity pull you to the earth and finding a center space where you feel balance and alignment. Take a few deep breaths, lifting your spine, and in prayer, invite God into your week.

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Finding Promise in a pandemic

7/6/2020
Promise Bruce ’10 worked since the age of 16 and never knew the feeling as an adult of what it was like to be without a job until he was suddenly laid off. The job loss hit just before the pandemic of 2020—with 1,100 jobs cut by his employer in a round of layoffs—but the lockdown added to the strain of what he might do next. His first step: Talk to mom. Her advice was simple but solid.

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A Q&A With Dr. Howard Fuller '62

7/6/2020
Dr. Howard Fuller’s ’62 many contributions to civil rights and advocacy during his lifetime might be traced to the day he decided while studying social work at Western Reserve University in Ohio to not just read about change but to be about change. He reflects on his lifetime of advocacy while offering insights into the civil rights protests of 2020.

Carroll, HPGM offer scholarship to bilingual nursing students

7/1/2020
Carroll University and the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) are collaborating on a matching scholarship for the university’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program offered at the United Community Center in Milwaukee.

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CU in the Workplace | Year Two Recap

7/1/2020
We are excited to share a recap montage of the last 11 alumni interviews of CU in the Workplace in this Year Two recap, To nominate yourself or another Pioneer to be featured in our monthly video series, please send details to alumni@carrollu.edu.

Brown, Shackelford Manuscript Honored as Paper of the Year

6/30/2020
A manuscript by Carroll professors Jessica M. Brown, Ph.D., and Daniel Shackelford, Ph.D., has been recognized as Paper of the Year by the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). “Evaluation of an Exercise-Based Phase Program as Part of a Standard Care Model for Cancer Survivors,” was published in 2019.

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In Isolation, a Lesson in Interdependence

6/29/2020
The “new normal” has become a frequently used phrase. I hear colleagues, friends and journalists say it. I even hear myself say it from time to time. Yet every time I do, I feel myself resist a bit. I’m not ready for this to be the new normal, nor am I able to envision what “normal” will look like on the other side of COVID-19. These days, normal seems more like a far off dream, a fantasy, an alternate universe where we would like to dwell, but no longer do.

MBA student

New Online MBA Program Offered

6/23/2020
Students now can experience that same quality MBA education, completely online, with the same superior faculty and small classes that are a hallmark of the Carroll experience. With classes starting every eight weeks, the online program offers maximum flexibility, letting students begin their studies and continue their education at their own pace.

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Interview with School of Business Dean Hamid Akbari

6/22/2020
Dr. Hamid Akbari joined Carroll as the dean of the School of Business in January 2020. We asked him to discuss his first impressions of Carroll, and his plans for the new school under his leadership.

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Call to Prayer - June 22, 2020

6/22/2020
As we return to campus and move more freely about our lives, we are becoming accustomed to wearing masks. Today’s prayer is for this new daily ritual. Even an inconvenience such as this can be sacred spiritual practice.

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Honoring Juneteenth

6/19/2020
While there is much work to be done, the Carroll University community takes time today, Juneteenth, to listen and celebrate the contributions of our Black family, friends, students, brothers and sisters. We stand in solidarity with pride and love.

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Call to Prayer - June 15, 2020

6/15/2020
Stories of liberation and songs of freedom fuel courage and redirect us toward paths of release, recovery, justice and healing. This week, let’s be like the prophet Miriam and pray with music.

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Shaping Success

6/11/2020
Ceramics instructor Michael Imes had a big challenge transitioning to remote delivery of his classes.

President Cindy Gnadinger

President Gnadinger Honored as a 2020 Woman of Influence

6/10/2020
Carroll University President Cindy Gnadinger has been named one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 Women of Influence winners. The list includes prominent business and community leaders from throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

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Alumna Helps Bring Japan to Students

6/10/2020
Prof. Dan Becker's cross-cultural experience trip was grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, but he still wanted to a meaningful cultural education to his students, from his own home to theirs. Alumna Marissa Garetto '17 stepped up to help.

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Call to Prayer - June 8, 2020

6/8/2020
COVID-19 has reminded us how much we need one another, and Mr. George Floyd’s murder has reminded us how we have failed one another The prayer below is to help us hold the things we cannot bear on our own, and it invites us to seek healing and hope for the world.

Sarah Jensen

CU in the Workplace | Sarah Jensen '14, M.Ed. '18

6/4/2020
After a youth choir performance in Shattuck as an eighth grader, Sarah Jensen ’14, M.Ed. ’18, knew she was destined to attend Carroll University to pursue her life-long plan of becoming an educator. Sarah earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Carroll.

Alumni Virtual Choir

Alumni share talents in virtual events

6/4/2020
Carroll launched a series of virtual classes and performances to connect with alumni and friends during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. Audiences have responded well and the university's alumni team is looking for others interested in sharing their skills and talents.

Two Alumnae Learn Virtual Teaching Together

6/3/2020
This spring, two Carroll alumnae were quickly launched into the era of virtual teaching. Maria Franke '20, and Sydney Kennedy ’14, ’18, were supposed to work side by side this with second-grade special education students, but that experience was cut short in March by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alumna Phyllis Tubesing '70

Alumna produces 1,260 masks during pandemic

6/3/2020
Alumna Phyllis Tubesing created 1,260 protective masks for her neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not always wanting to accept the free offering, they, in turn, provided her money and she donated it all—$1,203—to The Hunger Task Force.

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An Open Letter From President Gnadinger

6/1/2020
We are saddened and angered by George Floyd’s senseless and violent death after being detained by Minneapolis police. Mr. Floyd’s murder is another heartbreaking and demoralizing example of how systemic racism and violence shatter lives in our nation. Such racism and violence are unacceptable.

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It’s Not All About the Numbers

5/31/2020
Data visualizations are not all about the numbers. Some of the most interesting visualizations are not number driven but are idea driven. When I am asked to work for a client, I the first part of the conversation usually includes the request to “do analysis.” Often there is little more than that two-word phrase as part of the original request and conversation. I always press to know a little more and to get my client to talk about their problem.

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Call to Prayer - May 26, 2020

5/26/2020
Adapted from the work of 20th Century American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, the “Serenity Prayer” has offered comfort and courage across generations and contexts. The contemplative prayer practice below draws from the Serenity Prayer’s themes. It invites us to discern what we can and cannot change in our lives.

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Launch Your Career in Milwaukee, Says LinkedIn

5/26/2020
A recent analysis by LinkedIn’s Economic Graph team spotlighted Milwaukee, Wisconsin for being especially well-suited for new grads—and anyone else looking to kick-start their career.

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This Stuff is Dangerous

5/20/2020
Working with data and analysis is not easy and it can be dangerous. In 2015 I was asked to give a keynote address to the British Conference on Undergraduate Research. The audience was primarily undergraduate students who were presenting their research at the conference. I explained to them that they were brave because research and data analysis is not always popular. It is risky and puts you at peril.

Education Major Determined to Help Others

5/18/2020
Abandoned by her Chinese birth parents at two weeks old and placed in an orphanage, Marissa Gerstner got a chance at a new life when she was adopted at the age of 1 1/2 by a single mom from Fort Atkinson.

Julio Rivera

The Beginning

5/17/2020
I think I have put this blog off more times that I can count. Each time I come close to publishing something, events get in my way or something becomes more important. I had planned to start this last fall, but a sudden shift in work responsibilities meant that I had to concentrate on less data related matters. Those duties ended in January and I was all set to start in March 2020 and then the world changed.

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Faculty, Staff and Alumni Share Well Wishes with 2020 Grads

5/13/2020
Professors expressed their pride at being part of their students’ amazing Carroll journey and assured them great things were just around the corner. Alumni young and old welcomed class members into the family and encouraged grads to stay in touch with each other and the university. There were even virtual “knucks” as one staffer offered up a fist bump to the camera.

Alumna Emily Gaggioli '20

A Pioneered History Podcast: Lucius Nieman

5/13/2020
Emily Gaggioli '20, explored part of Carroll's history to produce a limited series of podcasts featuring some of our notable alumni. In this episode of "A Pioneered History," hear the story of alumnus Lucius Nieman, who attended Carroll for a short time before becoming founder of The Milwaukee Journal.

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Carroll, Holy Family sign agreement

5/12/2020
Carroll University and Holy Family College have signed an articulation agreement that will allow Holy Family students to attend Carroll after the Manitowoc college closes Aug. 29.

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Call to Prayer - May 11, 2020

5/11/2020
"Wow," according to author Annie Lamott, is our essential prayer for beauty and wonder. For me, the "Wow" prayer comes most often in nature: hiking, stargazing, breathing the ocean breeze.

Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler, MD

Commencement speaker says graduates are trained for life's adjustments

5/10/2020
Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler '80 delivered Carroll's 2020 Commencement keynote address, sharing with graduates that they have learned through their college experience and living through a pandemic how to tackle life's adjustments and are now "prepared for whatever life brings."

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Class of 2020 shows off their graduation caps

5/8/2020
Each year we ask our graduating class to decorate their graduation caps, and the Class of 2020 rose to the occasion like we knew they would. Our graduates certainly faced a final semester and commencement that they'll never forget, but their creativity and perseverance shines bright.

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A Digital Dance

5/7/2020
When classes moved online, theatre arts professor James Zager faced a new challenge, how to teach his theatre dance class virtually.

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2020 Almost Done Pioneer Run/Walk Shows Carroll Spirit

5/5/2020
Nothing could stop the Almost Done Pioneer Run/Walk as faculty and students came together for a virtual, stress-busting event. This year, due to the pandemic, people were asked to choose their own route and to snap photos or video to share. Many were joined by family members, roommates and furry friends during their quest.

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Call to Prayer - May 4, 2020

5/4/2020
In writing about what she calls the three essential prayers—Help, Thanks, and Wow—author Annie Lamott reflects candidly about the struggle to be grateful during difficult times. The following prayer is a gratitude prayer that aligns with the breath.

Kendra Zimdars

Planning a Virtual Commencement

5/4/2020
When Carroll moved the rest of the spring semester online and announced a virtual commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kendra Zimdars' job changed.

Ann Laatsch

CU in the Workplace | Ann Laatsch '88

5/1/2020
With a multi-generation family legacy paving her path to study at Carroll, Ann Laatsch ’88, is able to use her background in advocacy and law to inform her current work as the Justice System Coordinator for the National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), a project of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin.

See Carroll University students, alumni and professionals perform numbers from Carroll Players’ recent productions of “Rent,” “Next to Normal.” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” and “Spr

Carroll Players Perform Virtual Musical Theater

5/1/2020
See Carroll University students, alumni and professionals perform numbers from Carroll Players’ recent productions of “Rent,” “Next to Normal.” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” and “Spring Awakening.” There’s also a sneak peek at “Romeo + Juliet (A Cover).”

Alumnus contributes 4,000 meals to food drive

5/1/2020
In February 2020, Ryan Watterson ’04 purchased his first new truck, a black 2019 Chevy Silverado. By April, he and his fiancée, Melissa Alexander loaded that truck with food that was the equivalent of 2,300 meals to help hungry families in their community.

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Graduating seniors reflect on COVID-19

5/1/2020
It is evident that the year 2020 will be one to remember. During these trying times, we reached out to soon-to-be young alumni to share their thoughts on how the global pandemic affected their final days at Carroll and where they go from here.



Alumna Heather Jones '94

Understanding the psychology of adult coloring

5/1/2020
With the increasing popularity of adult coloring books, more and more people are turning to the activity as a means of relaxation but there are also significant health benefits to help counter the struggles of sheltering at home in these pandemic days. To learn more about the psychology of coloring, we turned to Carroll alumna and licensed psychologist Heather Jones ’04, who is director of clinical services at Rogers Memorial Hospital, where she has worked in various positions since first becoming a pre-doctoral intern there in 2011.

Dr. Kerry Kretchmar

Dr. Kretchmar Receives Richason Faculty Award

4/30/2020
Dr. Kerry Kretchmar, associate professor of education, is being honored with the Benjamin F. Richason Jr. Faculty Award. This is a memorial award established in honor of Professor Ben Richason and requires recipients to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and educational innovation.

Michael Imes

Imes Receives Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

4/30/2020
Michael Imes has been named the recipient of the College of Arts and Sciences Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. The award recognizes part-time faculty members who have demonstrated a high level of effectiveness as an instructor in Carroll arts and sciences courses.

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Remote Office Hours

4/30/2020
When COVID-19 forced most of the Carroll community off campus this spring, it left a lot of us scrambling to cobble together work spaces in our own homes. Below, a look at some of Carroll’s improvised offices, via social media posts.

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Carroll Is Now 'Test-Optional'

4/29/2020
Carroll University is joining many other colleges and universities in announcing a temporary change to its admission application process.

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Office of Information Technology Team Draws Praise

4/29/2020
The entire Office of Information Technology team put in many hours and used every ounce of expertise at their disposal to ensure Carroll students, faculty and staff could complete the spring semester on time.

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Call to Prayer - April 27, 2020

4/27/2020
Author Anne Lamott writes there are just three essential prayers: help, thanks and wow. Usually, those three words sum up what our hearts need to say. This week, the prayer most on my heart is just help.

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Carroll University is Here for You

4/22/2020
In these times of uncertainty remember the memories we've built. And prepare for the memories we'll make when we're together again.

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Send Well Wishes to International Students

4/21/2020
The Office of Global Education is asking the Pioneer family to take a moment to brighten the day of international students still living at Carroll with an email of support and comfort.

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Call to Prayer - April 20, 2020

4/20/2020
When the ancient Israelites were taken into exile in Babylon, they longed for the restoration of their lives and their homeland. This prayer is for finding our place in the unfamiliar times we now inhabit.

Dr. Elizabeth Davies

Free Clinic Now Open in Waukesha

4/17/2020
St. Joseph’s Medical Clinic has moved to a new home and will soon have a new name: The Waukesha Free Clinic at Carroll University.

Robert Schmitz

CU in the Workplace | Robert Schmitz '10

4/15/2020
Since opening his own gym, RS Fitness, in 2018, Robert Schmitz ’10 has drawn on his career in personal training and experience as a college athlete to help people achieve their fitness goals. With clients at home and a new business to manage during quarantine, Robert shares how he’s approaching virtual training and staying connected with his clients online.

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Milwaukee Named Third Best City for New College Grads

4/14/2020
SmartAsset recently named Milwaukee the third best city for new college graduates. To assemble their list, SmartAsset analyzed data for the 115 largest U.S. cities, looking specifically at 10 metrics across three categories: jobs, affordability and fun.

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75 Alumni Perform Choir Classic from Home

4/13/2020
On Easter, Carroll University released a video of 75 Pioneers from across the country singing “Children of the Heavenly Father.” The piece, which was recorded during this month’s Safer at Home initiative, has been sung by generations of choir alumni at Carroll and was led by Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. Mark Aamot.

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Call to Prayer - April 13, 2020

4/13/2020
The oldest known ending of the Gospel of Mark (16:1-8) did not include an appearance by the resurrected Jesus. Rather, it concluded with an angelic vision and Jesus’ female followers leaving his empty tomb in fear and amazement. This prayer is for all who, like those women, seek God in times of despair and find hope that is beyond comprehension.

Alumnus Dave Schultenover '83

Alumnus helps oversee COVID-19 test kits production

4/6/2020
Carroll alumnus Dave Schultenover ’83 and his colleagues at Thermo Fisher Scientific mobilized their resources in early January 2020 to fulfill what they anticipated would be a critical need. That foresight – the production of COVID-19 test kits – is proving vital to communities crippled by a growing number of coronavirus cases daily.

Alumna Katie Kujawski '14

Alumna living in Italy amid global pandemic

4/6/2020
Surrounded by silent streets, businesses, and schools in Florence, alumna Katie Kujawski '14 is finding new ways to fill her days with work and positivity amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy.

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Call to Prayer - April 6, 2020

4/6/2020
While we ourselves may be new to tragedy on this scale, humanity is not. Throughout the world and across time, cataclysms have shaken humanity. Turmoil and suffering have shattered communities. The book of Lamentations speaks of such unthinkable grief and distress, but buried within the text are a few verses of hope. This week's prayer is for that kind of hope.

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Stepping Stones: Spiritual Practices for Today

4/6/2020
When crisis disrupts our lives, our souls long for comfort, stability, and direction. Simple spiritual practices offer solace for these times. Reflection and intentionality throughout the day can form a path, stepping stones that guide us.

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Help Inspire the Class of 2020

4/6/2020
Commencement for the Class of 2020 will be like no other. We're asking Carroll alumni to shoot a 10-second video clip celebrating the Class of 2020 to share during their virtual commencement.

Alumna Rebecca Iverson '99

Coping with COVID-19 grief

4/6/2020
There is something you might be feeling in these days of isolation and stay-at-home orders and Carroll alumna Rebecca Iverson ’99 can help define it for you: grief.

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Thinking 'Inside the Box' for Physics Lab

4/3/2020
COVID-19 has changed everyday life, from travel to grocery shopping to the way we work. And it definitely has changed how faculty is able to interact with students. Learn how Tate Wilson, senior lecturer in physics, has adjusted.

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National Service Project Forges On

4/1/2020
During the COVID-19 outbreak, there is an even greater need to provide food for people in need. That’s why Carroll University’s Annual National Service Project will continue this year, although there will be changes in how donations are collected.

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A Call to Prayer - March 30, 2020

3/30/2020
This week’s prayer draws on Psalm 27. Among our many prayers at this time, please join me in remembering healthcare professionals for their own health and wellbeing; leaders in all settings for their decision-making; and all those who are physically, financially, emotionally or otherwise especially vulnerable.

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A Call to Prayer - March 23, 2020

3/23/2020
In difficult and uncertain times, many of us find courage by leaning into our faith. Each week, Carroll University's chaplain invites any person who wishes to join her in spiritual reflection.

Alumnus Ryan Albrechtson '16

CU in the Workplace | Ryan Albrechtson '16

3/4/2020
Our March 2020 "CU in the Workplace" video features alumnus Ryan Albrechtson '16, who started Outskirts Theatre Co. out of his Carroll dorm room during his senior year.

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Stay Up to Date on Coronavirus Information

2/28/2020
The health and well-being of Carroll University’s faculty, staff and students is our top priority. That is why we want to provide our community with information that can keep them healthy and informed about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Carroll Ranked Seventh in Graphic Design

2/26/2020
Carroll University has been ranked seventh on a list of the 25 top schools offering bachelor's degrees in graphic design, according to GradReports’ 2020 Best Colleges list.

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Carroll Contributes $340 Million to State Economy

2/17/2020
Carroll University creates a significant positive impact on the State of Wisconsin business community and generates a return on investment to its major stakeholder groups—students, taxpayers and society.

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Esports Coming in Fall 2020

1/23/2020
Carroll University will offer both recreational and competitive esports opportunities in its new dedicated gaming facility, the Carroll Esports Center, opening in Fall 2020.

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Waging war on killer bacteria in a Carroll biology lab

1/22/2020
We’re running out of options in the fight against problem bacteria. Antibiotic overuse and misuse has triggered an explosion in antibiotic resistant bacteria. The search for the next weapon is taking place in laboratories across the world—and here at Carroll University.

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Mystery of the Mounds

1/21/2020
The area surrounding Carroll once housed over a dozen independent effigy mounds. Two mounds can still be found on campus, on opposite corners of Main Lawn.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion support expands presence

1/17/2020
A new department at Carroll will coordinate the university’s efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive campus and foster meaningful interactions between people of diverse cultures, social identities, perspective and experiences.

Anthony Sikorski

Youth is Served

1/15/2020
While Anthony Sikorski faces the same challenges any adolescent does, he is not your typical teenager.

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Fostering a Legacy

1/13/2020
When Brooke Foster entered Carroll in the fall of 2019, she followed in the footsteps of eight family members, running all the way back to her grandfather, Charles Foster ’53.

Marissa Garretto

A Life Changing Experience

1/7/2020
Marissa Garetto '17 journeyed to Japan for a cross-cultural experience. Now a graduate, she has moved back to Japan to continue exploring the culture.

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Marching Toward the Future

1/7/2020
2019 was a year of growth for the Carroll University Pride of the Pioneeers marching band, and with that growth comes change and a little bit of risk.

Alumnus Carl Meredith '91

CU in the Workplace | Carl Meredith '91

1/3/2020
Our January 2020 "CU in the Workplace" video features alumnus Carl Meredith '91, who shares how his own life experiences help him mentor others as associate Dean, College of Business at Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Commandant of the Wisconsin National Guard at Wisconsin Military Academy/426 Regional Training Institute at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Athletic Director Michael Schulsit

Schulist Named Athletic Director

12/22/2019
Following a productive four-month stint as interim athletic director, Michael Schulist was named Carroll's Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on Dec. 16, 2019.

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2019: Carroll’s Year in Review

12/20/2019
It was a big news year for Carroll University in 2019, with stories ranging from the launch of Pioneer Driven, our new strategic plan, to greeting our second-largest incoming class ever, consisting of 793 students. Learn what other stories stood out in 2019.

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Carroll Career Closet Effort Announced

12/16/2019
Carroll University will host a "Career Closet" leading up to the 29th Annual Workforce Fair. The pop-up clothing shop will provide free interview attire for students to have for any job or internship interview, as well as other career fairs. Students may "shop" for for their interview clothes the week of Feb. 10-14, 2020.

Randy Hopf

Hopf's career in music took him around the world

12/12/2019
In 1968, Carroll alumnus Randy Hopf '64 made the decision to join the United States Air Force Band, a career decision that offered him opportunities to play for world leaders and celebrities. No matter how far he traveled, he always found his way back to Waukesha where it all began.

Chief Technology Officer Named

12/10/2019
Carroll University has named Mohammad Samarah, Ph.D., as its chief technology officer. Samarah, who has almost three decades of experience, will begin his role Jan. 6.

Karen Wegner '90 and Paul Vastag '90

CU in the Workplace | Paul Vastag '90 and Karen Wegner '90

12/9/2019
Our December "CU in the Workplace" is our first global feature as we talk with alumni couple Paul Vastag ’90 and Karen Wegner ’90, who shared their skills in digital mapping and medicine, respectfully, in traveling with Dr. David Block ’76, Carroll emeritus professor of environmental science, to serve residents in a small village in Africa.

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Carter '79 Honored with Public Service Award

11/18/2019
Dorval R. Carter Jr. ‘79, chair of the Carroll board of trustees and president of the Chicago Transit Authority, has been named 2019 Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award honoree by The Civic Federation.

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Spindt named PA of the Year

11/13/2019
The Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants (WAPA) named A. Miranda Spindt, Carroll University clinical assistant professor and clinical coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies, its PA of the Year at the 2019 Great Midwestern Medical Conference in October.

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Celebrate Veterans Day 2019

11/7/2019
In celebration of Veterans Day, Carroll will be hosting several events and activities across campus.

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We Want to #CURespect

11/4/2019
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 6 in the Campus Center lobby to celebrate Respect at Carroll University

Alumnus Jim Bible '84

CU in the Workplace | Jim Bible '84

11/1/2019
Our November "CU in the Workplace" video features alumnus Jim Bible ‘84, who takes us on a tour of his cranberry farm in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, where he strives as a part of the grower cooperative for Ocean Spray.

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Business Students Bolstered by Yersin Scholarships

11/1/2019
In early 2019, Carroll University received $5.5 million from the estate of alumnus Bill Yersin '63. The gift established two new scholarships, supports an existing scholarship and created an endowed faculty position.

Carroll Has Second-Largest Class in History

11/1/2019
This year’s incoming class of 793 first-year students is the second-largest in Carroll’s history. It also boasts the largest nursing class ever—170 students.

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Philanthropist, Longtime Board Member P.E. MacAllister Dies

10/24/2019
We are saddened to report that Pershing Edwin (P.E.) MacAllister, whose insight, generosity and hard work created a remarkable legacy at Carroll University, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 101.

Dan Anzelmo, Nick Argeroudis and Melissa Petrick

The Art of Giving

10/23/2019
The Waukesha Freeman features the Carroll Therapeutic Abilities Clinic which helps clients with disabilities free of charge.

Alumna Jen Christianson '15

CU in the Workplace | Jen Christianson '15

10/4/2019
Jen Christiansen ’15 talks about her work as a immunology product development specialist for Arm & Hammer, where she has also helped build a partnership with Carroll and provided a workplace for talented Pioneer interns.

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Masters of Motivation

10/3/2019
Four students reveal how they cope with the demands of graduate school.

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Operation Chemo Comfort

10/2/2019
Alumna Kelsey Lexow ’04 strives to make a difference in cancer patients’ lives.

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Arts Leader Honored

10/2/2019
Alumni and local arts leader Geroge Tzougros '83 was recently awarded a Michael Newton Award from Americans for the Arts.

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Professor Places Third in "Hardest" Ironman

9/25/2019
On May 25, Dr. Lenny Ramsey, an assistant professor of physical therapy, finished third in what’s been called the toughest Ironman race in the world: the Lanzarote in Spain.

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For Christ and Learning

9/17/2019
The Rev. Elizabeth McCord pauses to reflect on the lessons we can learn from a tempest's wrath after severe weather struck campus on June 27, 2019

Alumna Lindsey Slater '08

CU in the Workplace | Lindsey Slater '08

9/6/2019
Now the morning meteorologist at WISN 12 in Milwaukee, alumna Lindsey Slater '08 shares how her environmental science degree from Carroll heightens her experiences in reporting on the weather.

Curt Culver to Speak at Carroll University

8/29/2019
Curt Culver, non-executive chairman of MGIC Investment Corporation, will speak at Carroll University’s Executive in Residence Series 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Stackner Ballroom.   His career spans more than 40 years in the private mortgage insurance industry, including 33 years at MGIC. In addition, he serves on the boards of several companies, including Culver’s Franchising Systems. He will discuss the importance of happiness and balance in life while sharing leadership lessons learned at MGIC and Culver’s restaurants.   Individuals are asked to RSVP to Kelly Sykes.

Dr. Bettina Love to Appear at Carroll Sept. 25

8/29/2019
Dr. Bettina Love, an associate professor in the department of educational theory and practice at the University of Georgia, will speak from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Shattuck Auditorium. Drawing on personal stories, research, and historical events, Dr. Love will discuss a vision of educational justice inspired by the rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists, based on her book “We Want to do More Than Survive.” Her research, teaching, and service focus on understanding, contextualizing, and deconstructing the formal and informal educational experiences of marginalized youth. Her work is informed by critical pedagogy, critical race theory and black feminism with an aim to create innovative pedagogical practices through the use of non-traditional educational curricula (e.g., hip hop-based education, critical media literacy, hip hop feminism and popular culture).

Alumni band Peace with Grease

Peace with Grease reunites for final concert

8/2/2019
The miles that separate nine band members of a rock band that emerged from Carroll in 1973 became fewer when they each traveled from across the country and arrived in Crivitz, Wisconsin to play one last gig with Peace with Grease.

Alumnus George Wang '92

CU in the Workplace | George Wang '92

8/2/2019
Alumnus George Wang '92 studied art at Carroll before he turned an internship in a tattoo shop into a lifelong career as a tattoo artist and business owner.

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Student earns Gilman study-abroad scholarship

7/24/2019
Jasmin Palacios, a Carroll student double-majoring in nursing and Spanish, has been chosen as one of nearly 1,000 American undergraduate students nationwide to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

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Dr. Suchomel Wins NSCA Recognition

7/16/2019
Dr. Timothy Suchomel has been selected as the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) State and Provincial Director of the Year for 2019.

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Molina earns FBLA national honor

7/16/2019
Danica Molina, a 2019 graduate who won two first-place awards in the Wisconsin Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda competition, recently snagged second place in desktop publishing in the national contest.

CU in the Workplace One-Year bloopers

CU in the Workplace | Bloopers

7/12/2019
With a year's worth of alumni interviews, we managed a lot of laughs and a few outtakes. Here we share our CU in the Workplace Year One Bloopers edition.

Lindsey Slater '08

Lindsey Slater '08 reflects on journey

7/11/2019
Lindsey Slater’s ’08 public service announcement starts with the memory of crawling out of her brother’s bedroom window onto her family’s roof with a camera to capture images of approaching storms. She was just a kid then, of course, and as a professional meteorologist now, she strictly advises against hanging out amid bad storms – the official PSA.

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A Different View of Campus

6/7/2019
A thrilling aerial tour of campus that showcases the filmmaking talents of Carroll University student Michael Mirkes ’22.

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Hastad Hall Wins People’s Choice Award

6/6/2019
The people have spoken. Hastad Hall has won a People’s Choice award from the U.S. Green Building Council Wisconsin. Votes were cast on Facebook and during an event held by the USGBCW June 6.

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Community Care

5/30/2019
Carroll's health science students learn that collaboration is the key to delivering wellness

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Tackling "Tartuffe"

5/28/2019
Photographer Kyle Zehr wanders behind the curtain of the Carroll Players' spring comedy

Hastad Hall at Carroll University

Hastad Hall wins award of excellence

5/28/2019
Carroll University‘s Doug and Nancy Hastad Hall won a U.S. Green Building Council Wisconsin Award of Excellence in the “Innovative Design, New Construction” category.

Tony Aker at his desk

Office Hours: Tony Aker

5/26/2019
We visit the office of Tony Aker, offensive coordinator of Carroll's football team.

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The graduation speech I never gave

5/24/2019
"The Graduation Speech I Never Gave" hopes to share a message with anyone who ever contemplated going back to school: I did it. You can, too!

Patrick Carter M.Ed. '19 and students

Mentor and students share same graduation day

5/24/2019
When Patrick Carter walked the graduation stage in 2019 to receive his M.Ed. degree, it was with the pride in knowing that three of his former students from Carmen High School of Technology and Science would also be there - also receiving their bachelor degrees as Carroll graduates.

Alumnus Alfonso Morales '92

Interview with Alfonso Morales '92

5/24/2019
Alumnus Alfonso Morales '92 shared his thoughts and life wisdom with the Class of 2019 as this year's commencement keynote speaker.

Senior speaker Shannon Zogran '19

Senior speaker Shannon Zogran '19

5/23/2019
Senior speaker Shannon Zogran '19 encouraged the Class of 2019 to engage in a pioneering spirit to not “waste a day doing something you do not love” but to “make sure to help some people, or even a lot of people along the way.”

Analiesa Harbach

Carroll Sophomore Earns Place in National Choir

5/3/2019
Carroll Sophomore Analiesa Harbach received the chance of a lifetime when she took part in the National Women’s Honor Choir during the American Choral Director Association’s (ACDA) conference last March in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kimberly Hofkamp

Hofkamp wins award for teaching excellence

4/8/2019
Kimberly Hofkamp, assistant professor of education, is the recipient of the Norman and Louise Allhiser Award for Teaching Excellence, which recognizes exceptional instruction.

Rob and alumna Maureen (Miller) Pritchard '07

Pioneer prankster goes viral

4/5/2019
Maureen (Miller) Pritchard’s ’07 video Facebook post and four simple words, “I got him good!” on April Fool’s Day became a viral sensation after she loaded six months’ worth of Amazon boxes in front of her house to trick her husband into thinking she’d gone on a bit of a shopping spree.

Griselda Macias '08

Alumni Profile: Griselda Macias '08

4/5/2019
Alumna Griselda Macias ’08 met up with a group of Carroll students who came to Washington D.C. to volunteer during an Alternative Spring Break trip. She joined them and became inspired to make a deeper connection with Carroll.

Alumnus James Hischke '01

CU in the Workplace | James Hischke '01

4/5/2019
As senior Director of Tech Advancement and Outreach at Northwestern Mutual, James Hischke '01 aims in his role to grow a tech hub by partnering with others in the community to “lift up the whole ecosystem of Milwaukee.”

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Carroll honors Ericson, Guell for contributions in service

3/29/2019
Carroll University has announced Dr. Vickie Ericson, lecturer of physical therapy, is the faculty recipient of the Exemplary Contributions in Service Award; Lydia Guell, assistant director of career services, is the staff recipient.

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End of Play

2/18/2019
Researchers say many children today suffer from a play deficit. We take a look at why that matters.

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Carroll University at Night

2/16/2019
A modern university runs 24/7. Photographer Kyle Zehr captured the late nights and early mornings of those who make it work.

Ray Pierce playing in a basketball game against Marquette University

Driven to Succeed

2/13/2019
Men's Basketball team member Ray Pierce embodies the Pioneer athletic tradition

Sue Lewis in her office

Office Hours: Sue Lewis

2/11/2019
We visit the office of Sue Lewis, professor of biology and marine biology at Carroll.

Alumnus Michael Morgan '98

Alumnus appears on "Manifest"

2/5/2019
Fans of NBC's "Manifest" will enjoy the talents of Carroll alumnus Michael Dean Morgan '98, who will appear in the February 11 episode.

James Hischke '01 and Dimas Ocampo '01

40 Under 40 includes two Pioneers

2/5/2019
When the Milwaukee Business Journal recognizes its annual 40 Under 40 award winners for 2019, two Carroll Pioneers - both from the Class of 2001 - will be among the recipients.

Alumna Natalie Silverstein

The Case for College

1/24/2019
Carroll University alumna Natalie Silverstein '15 shares her thoughts on the importance of a college degree.

Alumni couple Marv and Mary Farwell

Alumni couple finds family fun in show dogs

11/12/2018
Marv ’57 and Mary ’58 (Rickert) Farwell found their love of Flat Coat Retrievers became a great conversation starter with tales told of their award-winning show dogs.

Massimo Rondolino

Professor's book honored

10/26/2018
A book by a Carroll University professor has been recognized for excellence by the Society for Buddhist Christian studies.

Kate Gentry

Two Students Donate Bone Marrow

10/25/2018
A pair of Pioneers donated bone marrow after learning about the process during a registration drive sponsored by student organization Love Your Melon

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Summer at Carroll

10/24/2018
It’s summer. Commencement is past. The folding chairs have been removed from Main Lawn. The residence halls have been aired out. And the campus falls quiet...

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Faces of Carroll

10/21/2018
The images and stories that came out of “(in)sight: a portrait project” create a vivid portrait of the Carroll community

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Career connection

10/20/2018
Psychology alumnus builds a bridge to workplace for Carroll students

Beautiful clouds

For Christ and Learning

10/19/2018
The Rev. Elizabeth McCord writes about making space for our spiritual wellness.

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For Christ and Learning

5/30/2018
The Rev. Elizabeth McCord writes about an Alternative Spring Break trip – one of many ways Carroll students serve the community.

Mystery Worm Book Open

Mystery Worm Book

5/26/2018
It's a religious book of sorts, but this ancient book from the library archives is a mystery itself.

Carroll student with students at the Hawthorne Lab School

Hawthorne Lab School

5/25/2018
Carroll's education department begins a lab school partnership with Waukesha public schools.

Microscope

Carroll CSI

5/22/2018
Carroll University's forensics program proves worth investigating.

Mississippi River

2,320 Miles of Service

5/21/2018
This Carroll alumna and her husband paddled the mighty Mississippi with a purpose–to help others.

Alumna Emily Gilles '18

Graduate bikes 4,160 miles to build houses

5/4/2018
Biking 4,160 miles through the hot summer is how Emily Gilles '18 looks forward to spending her first time as a new Carroll alumna while participating in the Bike and Build program.

Brittiany Cherry

Alumna finds her voice as a romance novelist

2/2/2018
Brittainy C. Cherry '09 describes herself as a romance nerd. Now her love of love fills the pages of books with titles such as "The Gravity of Us" in her work as a romance novelist.


Gert 90th birthday celebration

Reasons we love Gert

1/30/2018
Gert Ullsperger has been a beloved Carroll employee for more than 50 years. Find out why.

Tiger at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Zoological Research

1/26/2018
Carroll students go to the source to study animal behavior for research projects at Milwaukee County Zoo.

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Reacting to the Past

1/25/2018
Innovative teaching methodology has student role-playing historic events.

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Thankful for Carrollu

11/22/2017
Happy Thanksgiving, Pioneers! To celebrate, we put together a list of things we’re thankful for at Carroll University.

research at Prairie Springs

Research at Prairie Springs

9/22/2017
Two recent graduates trade their gowns for lab coats and head back to Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center and Greene Field Station to continue their research.

cadaver body bag

Carroll's new cadaver lab

9/22/2017
Day one in Carroll's new cadaver lab in the Michael and Mary Jaharis Science Laboratories building.

Dan Pokwinsky

One last pint with Pokey

9/21/2017
Long-time Club 400 owner and Carroll alumnus, Dan "Pokey" Pokwinski '79, puts landmark business up for sale.

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Alumni Band

8/21/2017
Many alumni around Carroll and/or the Milwaukee music scene in the mid- to late-'80s may remember the energy of the band SPOW that soon evolved into F.S. Camels, headed by lead singer Mike Endrizzi '89, also a member of Phi Theta Pi.

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Book Club

8/19/2017
Story by Ethan Marse '17. Finding oneself at book club means a broadening of one’s perspective.

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Rodent tales

6/1/2017
In Carroll's animal behavior lab, the lucky rats are just tickled.

Therapeutic abilities clinic

Therapeutic Abilities Clinic

2/1/2017
Out in the community, Carroll health science students learn the role of the human touch in health care.

Alumni polka band

Pioneer polka band

9/2/2016
These Carroll alumni are marching to their own (polka) beat.

Jack Miller's Cabin

Alaskan pioneer

6/1/2016
Alumnus Jack Miller lives a true pioneer life in Alaska.

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State funding supports student teacher residency

2/20/2014
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has presented Carroll University a three-year, $30,000 State Personnel Development grant for the Teacher Education Residency Model program.

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Carroll receives $40,294 federal grant

7/18/2011
Carroll University has received a $40,294 federal grant to provide financial aid to economically and environmentally disadvantaged students.

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Grant will support DPT scholarships

8/4/2010
Carroll University received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support scholarships for disadvantaged.

stay up to date on covd-19

1/1/0001
The health and well-being of Carroll University’s faculty and staff is our top priority. That is why we want to provide our community with information that can keep them healthy and informed about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Coronavirus Updates and Information

1/1/0001
Carroll University is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Get updates on how this evolving situation might impact the Carroll community.

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