2026 Commencement

“While I have memory,

a breath of life in my body,

I shall remember

Carthage.”

– from Vergil’s “The Aeneid”

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CARTHAGE COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT May 22-23, 2026

WELCOME

SYMBOLS, TRADITIONS, AND REGALIA

Welcome to the Commencement ceremonies for the Carthage College Class of 2026! This is an occasion of great pride for our institution as we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates. Over the course of their academic journey, these students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service — qualities that define the very best of Carthage.

The Commencement procession at Carthage is led by the crucifer, symbolizing the centrality of the Christian faith to the College as a community of faith and a community of learning. The cross will be carried by the following graduates during this year’s ceremonies: Jada Moss ’26

Today’s celebration also belongs to the families, friends, professors, and mentors who have supported our graduates throughout their journey. Your patience, perspective, and presence have helped shape their success. Thank you for being the steady foundation behind these remarkable achievements.

The tradition of wearing a dark robe in academic processions is thought to have arisen from the clerical practice of wearing a cape or mantle in religious processions during the 12th and 13th centuries. In recent years, however, a number of universities have incorporated other hues that signify the schools’ traditional colors. The master’s gown has long, pointed, closed sleeves. The traditional doctoral gown is faced down the front and across the sleeves with velvet in a color representing the discipline of the degree recipient.

INFORMATION A professional photographer will capture a photo of each graduate as they cross the stage. Graduates will receive an email in approximately two weeks with information on how to access these photos.

Please note that all event seating is unassigned, except for graduates and faculty. Handicapped seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Graduation Ceremony to depart campus no later than 1:30 p.m. to make room for graduates and guests arriving for the 2 p.m. Graduation Ceremony.

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At the conclusion of each ceremony, we ask that all guests remain seated until the platform party, faculty, and graduates have recessed from the Field House.

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Placed on the stage at Commencement, the Key of Knowledge has symbolized the transfer of leadership from the graduating class to the rising seniors since 1927.

Restrooms are located downstairs by the concession area.

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The academic hoods, worn around the neck and down the back of the gown, are lined with the official colors of the college or university conferring the degree. The color of the binding or edging of the hood usually represents the discipline: Arts, Letters, and Humanities – White; Business, Economics, and Commerce – Olive, Drab, or Copper; Education – Light Blue or Sage Green; Engineering – Orange; Fine Arts – Brown; Music – Pink; Philosophy – Dark Blue; Physical Education – Sage Green; Science – Golden Yellow; Social Science – Cream; Social Work – Citron; and Theology – Scarlet.

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During Saturday’s graduation ceremonies, each graduate will cross the stage and receive their diploma. The 10 a.m. ceremony is for graduates in the School of Business and Economics and the Division of Natural and Social Sciences.

The 2 p.m. ceremony is for graduates in the Division of Arts and Humanities, the Education Department, and the School of Health.

Oliver Juarez Wunderlin ’26

The faculty wear traditional academic attire that principally consists of a cap, gown, and hood. The cap worn almost universally in academic processions is the Oxford cap, better known as the mortarboard. Poetry teaches us that the cap of scholarship is square to symbolize a book. It is always black. A different style, called the Cambridge cap, resembles a large beret.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Friday’s Commencement Ceremony will include a formal procession of faculty and graduates. Please stay seated during this procession. The evening will include the conferring of degrees, marking the official start of each graduate’s next chapter. Degree candidates will stand as a group as degrees are conferred.

Gracie Underwood ’26

Following the crucifer is the macebearer, one of the longest-serving faculty members, who symbolizes the authority of the faculty to approve the awarding of degrees. This year’s macebearers are Annette Duncan, associate professor of English, and Mark Snavely, professor of mathematics.

Commencement is more than a ceremony. It is a time of promise and purpose. Our graduates leave here not only with knowledge, but with the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. As they step forward into new careers, advanced studies, and bold adventures, we offer our heartfelt congratulations and unwavering support.

Here are a few reminders to help you make the most of your time on campus.

Amber Pico ’26

• Magna cum laude (3.7-3.89 GPA) — Red and gold cords • Summa cum laude (3.9+ GPA) — White and gold cords Graduates may be wearing stoles for their academic honor society, study abroad achievement, other academic achievement, or institutionally recognized student club or organization.

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The Class of 2026

Baccalaureate

BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

Friday, May 22, 2026

Prelude and Procession

GATHERING

Variations on Simple Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Folk Hymn Professor Gregory Berg Pacem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Spittal AMATI – James Ripley, conductor

Welcome Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick, Dudley Riggle Endowed Chair for Campus Ministry

Opening Remarks President John R. Swallow

Musical Interlude Establish the Work of our Hands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Porter’s Gate (composed as part of the Porter’s Gate Worship Project by Aaron Keyes, Sandra McCracken, Orlando Palmer, Madison Cunningham, Liz Vice, Paul Zach, and Isaac Wardell) Ben Breitbach ’26 (keyboard), Jada Moss ’26 (vocals), Gracie Underwood ’26 (guitar and vocals), Oliver Juarez Wunderlin ’26 (bass)

Call to Worship (Read responsively) A’Shun (AJ) Motley ’26 With faith, we gather on this most remarkable day.

It’s good, Lord, to be here.

With trust, amid the unknown, we lean on you and one another.

We treasure our God and this community.

In hope, we depart formed and leaning into our future.

A future God and this college have prepared us for.

So now, we pause to worship in this beloved community.

We thank you, God, for this sacred moment.

Prayer of the Day Bishop Paul Erickson The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray…You have been, are now, and promise to always grace us with your love and inspiration. Abiding in your presence, we gather around these 2026 Carthage graduates. Support them in what is to come, and guide them into being who you have created and called them to be as your beloved ones. May this weekend so uplift them, and all of us, that we may praise you now and always, for the grace you have shown us through Jesus Christ, in whose holy name we pray. Amen.

Jeremiah 29:11-14a

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For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.

12 Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. 13When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart, 14I will let you find me, says the LORD.

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Prayers of Intercession

Psalm 121 (Read responsively)

Gracie Underwood ’26

Amber Pico ’26 I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where is my help to come?

2 My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.

3 The Lord will not let your foot be moved nor will the one who watches over you fall asleep.

4 Behold, the keeper of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep; 1

the Lord watches over you; the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will preserve you from all evil and will keep your life.

8 The Lord will watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth forevermore.

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On this sacred, celebratory day, we pray for the church, the world, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Each prayer petition will conclude “We pray to the Lord.” Then together we will sing this response each time:

Choral Ref lection Caledonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dougie MacLean, arr. Blake Morgan Carthage Choir – Margaret Burk, conductor

Matthew 6:19-21 Rev. Brian Konkol 19

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, 20but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Sermon Rev. Brian Konkol

Hymn

Yarabba ssalami (Let Your Peace Rain upon Us) musical/sung refrain led by AMATI and Carthage Choir members Alexander Clarksen ’29, Winter Roland ’27, Liev Schiffman ’29, and Aubree Simon ’27

We pray that our spoken and unspoken prayers will proclaim your new life to this gathering, to each of us, and to all the world, in Christ’s holy name we pray. Amen.

Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Blessing of Graduates

SENDING

Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick

Benediction Rev. Brian Konkol

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Sending Song

SPEAKERS The Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick joined Carthage in 2024 as campus pastor, where he leads worship, supports students’ spiritual development, and fosters interfaith dialogue across the campus community. He brings a wide range of ministry experience and a commitment to helping students explore meaning, purpose, and connection.

Prior to Carthage, Pastor Adam served ELCA congregations in Nebraska and western New York and worked with students at Elon University as assistant chaplain and director of religious and spiritual life. He also spent a year in Cairo, Egypt, as a seminary intern, and most immediately before Carthage, lived in Jerusalem leading an ELCA program for young adults focused on the West Bank.

The Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick

Pastor Adam earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Dudley Riggle Endowed Chair for Campus Ministry

The Rev. Paul D. Erickson, a member of Carthage’s Board of Trustees, has served as bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since 2016.

Bishop Erickson holds degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, as well as a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Seminary.

His ministry includes leadership in congregations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and West St. Paul, and service as assistant to the bishop for evangelical mission in the Saint Paul Area Synod. He also served in St. Paul as director of Agora, a program developing lay leaders in immigrant and multicultural congregations. His work reflects a deep commitment to cross-cultural ministry and global partnership, guided by curiosity, courage, compassion, and collaboration.

Bishop Paul Erickson

The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., became the 20th president of Valparaiso University on Jan. 1, 2026. An ordained Lutheran minister and experienced higher education leader, he is committed to preparing students for leadership and service in church and society.

Originally from Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, Rev. Konkol brings an international background in ministry, education, and public engagement. His work has included ministry and teaching in Guyana and South Africa, along with initiatives focused on interfaith cooperation, youth development, and global faith engagement.

Dismissal Bishop Paul Erickson Go forth into the world with good courage, believing in the divine call upon your lives as Carthage graduates, and as God’s holy presence in the world. Amen.

Recessional Hornpipe from Water Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. F. Handel Professor Gregory Berg

Rev. Brian E. Konkol

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Before joining Valparaiso, he served as vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. Rev. Konkol holds degrees from Viterbo University, Luther Seminary, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. He and his wife, Kristen, have two children.

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Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 22, 2026

A CELEBRATION OF THE CLASS OF 2026 Prelude Suite Louisiane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Syler Carthage Ceremonial Band – James Ripley, conductor

Academic Processional Earle of Oxford’s March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Byrd, arr. Gordon Jacob Pomp and Circumstance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Elgar, arr. Clare Grundman Carthage Ceremonial Band

Welcome President John R. Swallow

Alma Mater (see page 48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Engel, arr. William Roth and George Boyer Carthage Choir with Carthage Ceremonial Band

Invocation Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick, Dudley Riggle Endowed Chair for Campus Ministry

Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to Julie Elginer ’95 by Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76

Senior Class Address Marcus Stubbs ’26

Key of Knowledge Presented by Adriana Respondi Trocchio ’26 to Kai Bek ’27

Presentation of Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws Presented to Robert A. Cornog by President John R. Swallow

The Conferring of Degrees Provost David Timmerman

Closing Remarks President Swallow

Choral Benediction The Blessing of Aaron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter Rodby Carthage Choir – Margaret Burk, conductor

Recessional

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March Intercollegiate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Williams Stars and Stripes Forever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Philip Sousa Carthage Ceremonial Band 2026 COMMENCEMENT | 15

SPEAKERS

John R. Swallow President

SENIOR CLASS SPEAKER John R. Swallow is the 24th president of Carthage. His teaching, research, and leadership experience at small liberal arts colleges totals more than 30 years.

As the recipient of the Distinguished Senior Award, Marcus Stubbs will deliver the senior class address at Commencement.

Since taking office in 2017, President Swallow has led Carthage to its strongest years ever. Despite the challenges confronting higher education, the College has posted record enrollment, dramatically reduced equity gaps in retention, and launched nearly two dozen new degree programs.

Majoring in criminal justice and sociology, Marcus completed his studies in December and works as a legal assistant for Blitt & Gaines PC. He plans to attend law school, with an eye toward environmental law.

He has served extensively on boards connected to higher education and economic development. President Swallow is past chair of both the Milwaukee-area Higher Education Regional Alliance and the Kenosha Area Business Alliance.

Marcus has been a key component of Carthage’s Mock Trial team, which achieved its highest winning percentage ever this past season. He completed an internship with Hall Render law firm, where he organized a sports equipment donation drive for underserved youths.

President Swallow left high school at age 15 to enroll at the University of the South and went on to complete two master’s degrees and a Ph.D., all in mathematics, from Yale University.

In addition, Marcus volunteered for Planned Parenthood, served as a Mock Trial judge, and helped coach track and field at his high school.

Civic leader and retired businesswoman Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 was elected chair of the Carthage Board of Trustees in May 2025.

2026 Runners-up Ella Bergfeld Katherine Pullam

After an impactful 33-year career, she retired in 2009 as vice president of administration at W.O.W. Distributing Co. — then one of Wisconsin’s largest beverage distributors. A tireless advocate for women in business, Ms. Madrigrano Friebus co-founded Tempo Kenosha and continues to serve on its board. In 2019-20, she co-chaired the 150 Years of Carthage Women celebration.

Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76 Chair, Board of Trustees

In addition to her 15 years as a Carthage trustee, Ms. Madrigrano Friebus sits on the boards of the Saint Joseph Catholic Academy Foundation and the Pleasant Prairie Police Appreciation Association. She received Carthage’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award (2011), became just the second woman honored as Person of the Year by the Italian American Society of Kenosha (2014), and earned the Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award (2020).

As provost and executive vice president for operations, David M. Timmerman oversees academic affairs and other student-focused functions at Carthage.

Marcus Stubbs ’26

Additional Finalists Tessa Baty Isaak Gotberg Tyler Hartmann Devon Kuhn Payton Lange Jose Antonio Lule Josh Maraldo Natalie Matoska Grace Miller A’shun Motley Amanda Nelson Lily Rende Clare Rettler Teagan Steineke Jeremy Swatzak

Provost Timmerman came to Carthage in 2018 from Monmouth College in Illinois, where he was dean of the faculty and vice president of academic affairs. He began his academic career at Wabash College in Indiana, where he received the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2005.

With a Ph.D. in communication from Purdue University, he has extensively studied rhetoric — both its use in ancient Greece and its development in conjunction with the birth of democracy and the liberal arts tradition. Provost Timmerman has published several books and many journal articles on the subject.

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An ordained minister, Provost Timmerman has served in various roles at three Evangelical Covenant Church congregations.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Julie Elginer is an associate professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, where she earned a doctorate in 2011. Before entering higher education, she worked as a financial analyst and marketing manager.

Recognized with the 2025 Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement award, Prof. Elginer has built a career at the intersection of public health and public service. Her advocacy has contributed to progress in perinatal mental health, HIV prevention, food stamp eligibility, and the fight against human trafficking.

Julie Elginer ’95

Prof. Elginer has been active in Junior League Los Angeles and has held multiple state and local leadership roles. Those include appointments to both the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Board of Dental Hygienists in California, overseeing thousands of licensed professionals.

HONORARY DEGREE In a career spanning more than 40 years, Robert A. Cornog guided some of the region’s most notable manufacturers. He served as chairman, president, and CEO of toolmaker Snap-on Inc. for 10 years after working his way up to president of the Kenosha-based MacWhyte Company.

Mr. Cornog chaired the Kenosha Area Business Alliance as well as the influential Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Long after retiring in 2002, he shared his leadership expertise on boards at Johnson Controls, We Energies, Oshkosh Corporation, and Road America.

At Carthage, Mr. Cornog served on the Board of Trustees for many years and established a scholarship for English majors with his wife, Virginia ’74. Active in various community organizations over the years, he now supports the family’s charitable foundation.

Robert A. Cornog

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Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 23, 2026

DIVISION OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Processional March Intercollegiate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Ives Moorside March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst AMATI – James Ripley, conductor

Welcome Robert Nagel, Dean, Division of Natural and Social Sciences

National Anthem Annaliese Ruhs ’26, Colin Campbell ’26, Chase Juster ’26, Madison Edge ’26, Ella Bergfeld ’26

Invocation Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick, Dudley Riggle Endowed Chair for Campus Ministry

Faculty Speaker, Division of Natural and Social Sciences Paul Ulrich, Chair, Political Science Department; Professor of Political Science and Philosophy

Awarding of Diplomas, Division of Natural and Social Sciences President John R. Swallow Dean Robert Nagel

Faculty Speaker, School of Business and Economics Gary Keller, Associate Professor of Management

Awarding of Diplomas, School of Business and Economics President Swallow Jim Padilla, Dean, School of Business and Economics

Closing Remarks Dean Jim Padilla

Recessional Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Elgar, arr. Clare Grundman

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FACULTY SPEAKERS

ACADEMIC DEANS Paul Ulrich, chair of the Political Science Department and director of the Intellectual Foundations Program, has been a member of the Carthage faculty since 2004.

Prior to Carthage, he taught at the University of Chicago, Kenyon College, and George Washington University. His teaching and research focus on foundational thinkers in political philosophy, from ancient Greece to the 21st century United States.

Prof. Ulrich’s publications include “Socrates’ ‘Political Art’ in Plato’s Gorgias” and “Hobbes’s Natural Condition and His Natural Science of the Mind in Leviathan.” He is working on a longterm project, Politics and Openness, examining Plato, Hobbes, and Tocqueville on the relation between the working of the human mind and politics.

Paul Ulrich Chair, Political Science Department; Director, Intellectual Foundations Program; Professor of Political Science and Philosophy

He earned both his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Chicago.

Gary Keller joined the School of Business and Economics in 2022, bringing more than 25 years of global teaching experience with both traditional and adult learners in face-to-face and online settings. An active scholar, he has published more than 45 articles and received five Best Research Paper awards at international conferences.

Prior to Carthage, he taught at Eastern Oregon University, where he was promoted to full professor, and in international programs across Asia and Europe. He has received a national teaching excellence honor from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi. Prof. Keller is the founder of Keller Management Services, an international consulting practice focused on strategy, project management, and process improvement.

Gary Keller Associate Professor of Management

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Robert Nagel serves as dean of the Division of Natural and Social Sciences, director of engineering, and professor of engineering at Carthage College. He is leading the expansion of Carthage’s engineering program, strengthening its focus on hands-on learning, real-world design and community-focused impact.

Prior to Carthage, he was a professor of engineering at James Madison University. There he served as a KEEN leader for the university’s partnership with the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network, a national initiative dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students.

Prof. Nagel earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University, and holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in the field.

Robert Nagel Dean, Division of Natural and Social Sciences

Jim Padilla, dean for the School of Business and Economics, directed its launch in 2023 shortly after joining Carthage. Consolidating expert faculty and popular majors under one umbrella, the new school has spawned several in-demand degree offerings.

He also directs the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business, which encompasses Carthage’s business education facilities and distinguished visitor program. A renowned specialist in sports and entertainment insurance, he has provided guidance to thousands of professional athletes and record labels.

Prof. Padilla earned a law degree from Southern Illinois University before entering academia. He taught courses in law, marketing, and sports management and then spent four years at Loras College as the inaugural dean of its business school.

Jim Padilla Dean, School of Business and Economics

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Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 23, 2026

DIVISION OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, AND SCHOOL OF HEALTH

Processional March Intercollegiate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Ives Moorside March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst AMATI – James Ripley, conductor

Opening Remarks Nancy Reese, Associate Dean, School of Health

National Anthem Annaliese Ruhs ’26, Colin Campbell ’26, Chase Juster ’26, Madison Edge ’26, Ella Bergfeld ’26

Invocation Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick, Dudley Riggle Endowed Chair for Campus Ministry

Faculty Speaker, School of Health Daniel Miller, Chair, Neuroscience Department; Professor of Neuroscience

Awarding of Diplomas, School of Health President John R. Swallow Associate Dean Nancy Reese

Ref lection Pacem from Consort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Spittal AMATI

Faculty Speaker, Division of Arts and Humanities, Education Department Shannon Brennan, Associate Professor of English

Awarding of Diplomas, Division of Arts and Humanities, Education Department President Swallow Corinne Ness, Dean, Division of Arts and Humanities and Education Department Siovahn Woolum, Associate Dean for Education

Closing Remarks Dean Corinne Ness

Recessional Allegro con Fuoco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arthur Bird 24 | CARTHAGE COLLEGE

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FACULTY SPEAKERS

ACADEMIC DEANS Shannon Brennan is an associate professor of English at Carthage and director of writing development. They have taught courses in American literature, queer theory, and advanced writing since 2016, helping students across disciplines develop as critical thinkers and effective communicators.

Prof. Brennan is associate editor of the Edith Wharton Review, and their scholarship explores American literature, cultural studies, and queer theory. Their current project examines queer constructions of “home” through contemporary fiction and their own DIY house renovation.

Prof. Brennan earned bachelor’s degrees in English and theater from the University of Maryland, a master’s in English from Fordham University, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Shannon Brennan Director, Writing Development; Associate Professor of English

Nancy Reese, D.N.P., R.N., has been a registered nurse since 1996, beginning her career as a certified nursing assistant a decade earlier. Her clinical background includes medicalsurgical and neurological nursing, along with community health.

A nurse educator since 2007 and leader since 2014, she has taught widely across the curriculum, from ethics and leadership to pharmacology, research, and service learning.

Prof. Reese has published and presented extensively on topics including spiritual care, nursing education, and student development. Mission and ministry are central to her work; she has led numerous medical brigades to Honduras and participated in global service efforts. She also remains active in local community health initiatives. She holds degrees from Concordia University Wisconsin and Concordia University Chicago and is a certified nurse educator.

Nancy Reese Associate Dean, School of Health

In addition to her role as dean for the Division of Arts and Humanities and the Education Department, Corinne Ness mentors future educators and performers as the director of Carthage’s graduate program in music theatre vocal pedagogy.

Since joining the Carthage faculty in 1994, Professor Daniel Miller has contributed to a strong undergraduate research culture by mentoring students and facilitating their participation in scientific conferences.

In 2001, with Prof. Miller’s help, Carthage became one of the first schools in the country to offer neuroscience as a major. For many years, he led the popular J-Term study tour Biodiversity, Brains, and Behavior to Honduras, where students would conduct research while scuba diving.

Prof. Miller has a Ph.D. in psychology and neural science from Indiana University, an M.P.A. in health care administration from Long Island University, and a B.A. in psychology from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. At Carthage, he oversees parallel research in human and rat models that focuses on vulnerability to stress and anxiety disorders.

Daniel Miller Chair, Neuroscience Department; Professor of Neuroscience

Equally at home in classical and contemporary repertoire, Prof. Ness has performed at venues across the country and has provided music direction and vocal coaching for many music theatre productions. Her students have performed on Broadway and stages around the world, enjoying careers as performers, directors, educators, and arts leaders.

Prof. Ness has a Ph.D. in cultural and educational policy and advanced degrees in voice performance and pedagogy. She is a mentor teacher for the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Music Theatre Educators Alliance. A frequent workshop presenter in China, she authored a series of music theatre teaching anthologies in tandem with the Chinese Music Theatre Association.

Corinne Ness Dean, Arts and Humanities and Education

Siovahn Woolum, associate dean of education and associate professor, brings more than 20 years of experience as an educator. In addition to her leadership role, she directs the Master of Education, Accelerated Certification for Teachers, and Urban Teacher Preparation programs at Carthage, strengthening partnerships with regional school districts and advancing practice-based teacher preparation.

Prof. Woolum has secured multiple grants supporting teacher candidate learning and program development. She teaches courses in urban education focused on the structural conditions shaping student opportunity and co-teaches an interdisciplinary Urban Education and Sociology Immersion course that integrates sociological theory with clinical practice.

She holds degrees from Chicago State University and Concordia University Wisconsin, and a Doctor of Education from Northcentral University.

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GRADUATE DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS – DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Abigail Marie Davidson

Joshua Ryan Bowles

Natalie Majer

Saiid Sirey Amiri Lee Robinson

Elios Briand

Nereyda Marquez

Azul Rodriguez

Shonzette F. Cheeks

Oumaima Mesnaoui

Melissa Lauren Schmidt

Ethan Engelfried

Nnaemeka Obinna

London Shanahan

Rachel Garza

Holli Rein

Daelah Rose Edwards

MASTER OF EDUCATION Maddy Buisch

Liz Lepikhova

Ava Szatmary

Jazmine Cervera

Kataryna Elizabeth Lewyckyj

Nicole Krystyna Tarpley

Grace Chapa

Hamidreza Majidi

Olga Tovar

Colin Conway

Astrid Martinez

Peter Tuttle

Kenneth Cornell

Madison Sara Melone

Efren Ugarte

Collin Feucht

Yui Nakamura

Ashlie Leyva Verdugo

Landon Albert

Kalyssa Knuppel

Arianna Raimonde

Moriah Fischer

Jessie Navis

Mollie Wagner

Riley Clavel

Emily Kathryn Mallo

Jake Sanders

Chloe Fournier

Tim Olbrich

Raven Weems

MaryGrace Cleinmark

Quinlan Robert O’Brien

Nathan Thompkins

Daven Hobbs

Mariona Diviu Sanz

Isac Wineke

John Malachy Daly

Andrea Isabel Ortega Zarate

Bailey Thompson

Damon J Jones

Cara Spoto

Josie Franklin

Anthony Ostrowski

Cooper Vincent

Syd Krueger

Nadine Stokes

Daniel Garcia

Brad Pagnucci

Aidan Wenig

CiTyra Jhynea Loretta Jones

Benjamin Palanca

Aaliseyah Winston

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS – SPORTS MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF MUSIC IN MUSIC PEDAGOGY Mi Wang

MASTER OF MUSIC IN MUSIC THEATRE VOCAL PEDAGOGY Yingcheng Dou

Joshua Heinlein

Zhenyi Wang

Monica Fegans

Aaron Jordan Kahn

Qingchen Yao

Marissa Fisher

Dan Klimczak

Miao Zhang

Kalyn Jainee Harewood

Alexandra Ushakova

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Christopher J Abney B.A., Game Development Frank Koen Abreu B.A., Marketing

Allison Shea Patricia Apmann B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Anissa Veronica Acevedo B.S.N., Nursing

Lisete Astudillo B.S.N., Nursing

Alexis Aco B.A., Finance

Codie Atchison B.A., Management

Olivia Beth Bissonette B.A., Theatre-Stage Management

Nicole Angelica Adamski B.A., Communication

Javier Atempa B.A., Mathematics

Jordan Bopp B.S., Physics

Hana Rose Adler B.A., Environmental Science, Political Science

Mary Kathryn Barclay B.A., Neuroscience

Jackson Bruce Bossart B.A., Computer Science

Braydon Barth B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Katherine Marie Boston B.A., Graphic Design

Kai Joseph Agamaite B.A., Biology Matthew Agnew B.A., Economics Izzac Aguilar B.A., Accounting Nora Ahram B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education

Taliah Marie Barton B.A., Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology Tessa Margaret Baty B.A., English Madison Paige Bazylewicz B.M., Music Education

Vivian Renee Alexander B.M., Musical Theatre

Bee Becker B.A., Studio Art

Tyler Allegretti B.A., Data Science

Jaegen McKinzie Becthold B.A., Biology

Diego Alvarez B.A., Criminal Justice

Ray Bedini B.A., Criminal Justice

Jacqueline Alvarez B.A., Sociology

Ellen Louise Bergfeld B.A., Political Science, Music: Musical Theatre

Jia Anderson B.A., Graphic Design Tina Marie Anderson B.S.N., Nursing Zaren Matthew Anderson B.A., Finance Grace Mary Anderson B.A., Political Science Kyle Ellsworth Andrews B.A., Criminal Justice 30 | CARTHAGE COLLEGE

Connor Zachary Berndt B.A., Environmental Science Gavin Betts B.A., Finance Jessica Beymer B.A., Marketing Mark Bianco B.A., Management Mackenzie Biggs B.A., Management, Marketing

Kyla Billy B.A., Graphic Design

Angelina Buchino B.A., Allied Health Science

Preston Chamberlain Jr. B.A., Management

Jacob Curulewski B.A., English

Emily Van Dixhorn B.A., Social Work, Chinese

Ruben Emmerich B.A., Marketing

Payton Raliegh Bird B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9)

TJ Buchmann B.A., Data Science

Titus Chang B.A., Japanese, Asian Studies

Rain Cutts B.S.N., Nursing

Bailey Dobbratz B.A., Data Science

Elysa Jordan Escribano B.A., Finance

Lorin Bucur B.A., Political Science, Chinese

Citlaly Chavez B.A., Accounting, Finance

Marco Czosnyka B.A., Biology

Mark Dold B.A., Accounting

Yam M Bumba B.A., Marketing

Sophia Choronzuk B.A., Art Education, Studio Art

Matthew Burnette B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Kyle Cissne B.A., Marketing, Graphic Design

Daniel Tellano Dadivas B.A., International Political Economy, Political Science

Sierra Alexis Domek B.A., Self-Designed Major in Film and New Media

Steven Michael Espinosa B.A., Environmental Science, Geographic Information Science

Angelika Dalmaso B.A., Psychology

Kenneth Robert Busch B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education

Claudia Clare B.A., Communication

Celestine Dam B.S., Biology

Hannah Christine Donegan B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9)

Mitchell Patrick Clark B.A., Computer Science

Jenna Damon B.A., Marketing

Andrew Thomas Cline B.A., Mathematics

Madilyn Vivian Danielson B.A., Graphic Design

Logan Frank Collins B.A., Accounting

Ava Maria Darling B.A., Psychology

Jade Evelyn Colón B.S.N., Nursing

Griffin Steel Daun B.A., Marketing

Hannah Colson B.S.N., Nursing

Luke Davey B.A., Management, Marketing

John Cargille B.A., Music, Computer Science

Alexis Rae Cook B.S.N., Nursing

John Thomas de Montmollin B.A., Management, Marketing

Brandon Raymond Carls B.A., Computer Science

Savannah Cooks B.A., Communication, English

Jack Deleon B.A., Graphic Design

McKayla Boyle B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education Kelly Bravo B.A., Biology Benjamin Gregory Breitbach B.A., Criminal Justice Devlin Bretthauer B.A., Psychology Candice Briscoe B.S.N., Nursing Allison Mae Brizzee B.A., Geographic Information Science, Geoscience Dakota Mark Brock B.A., Sociology Ronald Brock B.A., Computer Science Aubrey Grace Brown B.A., Chemistry Jalen Jamil Brown B.A., Management Adriana Lynn Brunelli B.A., Psychology

Matthew Bykowski B.A., Marketing, Communication Fiona Campbell B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education Colin Patrick Campbell B.A., Music: Musical Theatre, Theatre-Stage Management

Erik Carlson B.A., Marketing Taliyah Ashanti Carson B.A., Social Work, Criminal Justice Brenna Carstens B.S.N., Nursing Indigo Casadont B.A., Neuroscience, Biology Alexis-Marie Catunao B.A., Biology Corinne Colleen Cavanaugh B.A., Psychology

Tommy Cooper B.A., Biology Sariyah Corbitt B.A., Management Aidan Elizabeth Coté B.S.N., Nursing

Antonio Brian Demaio Sotelo B.A., Neuroscience Alyssa Morgan Demanuele B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Emma Marie Dooley B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Piper Dooley B.A., English Paige Mary Downey B.A., Theatre-Stage Management, Self-Designed Major in Directing D’uandre Antwon Drain-Majors B.A., Mathematics Christian Ray Duarte B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Aiden Duck B.A., Finance Elizabeth Ann Duffy B.A., Finance Collin Robert Durian B.A., Marketing Madison Edge B.M., Music Education

Gyssel Cruz B.A., Criminal Justice

Dylan Thomas Des Enfants B.A., Management

Isabela Gonzalez Cruz B.S.N., Nursing

Leela Desharnais B.A., Criminal Justice

Jason Eismueller B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education

Collin Curtis B.A., History, Secondary Education

Marissa Noelle Di Palermo B.A., Spanish, Social Work

Abigail Ruth Elliott B.A., Chemistry, Neuroscience

Gabriella Elizabeth Ethen B.S.N., Nursing Vigo Okito Etshitshi B.A., Management John Anthony Farina-Morelos B.A., Communication Aiden Farkas B.A., Environmental Science, Japanese Sema’Je Zechariah Farmer B.A., Physics Skylar Farr B.A., Physics Emma Christine Faubel B.A., Allied Health Science Emily Elizabeth Feichtner B.A., Self-Designed Major in Inclusive and Equity-Driven Education Matthew Joseph Felber B.A., Management, Marketing Madison Felgenhauer B.A., Biology Meghan Felgenhauer B.A., Environmental Science Riley Kay Flanagan B.A., Graphic Design, Public Relations Caitlyn Ann Flanigan B.A., Data Science Ian Christopher Flaskamp B.A., Computer Science

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Joshua Orlando Flores B.A., Allied Health Science

Riley Aaron Gaylord B.M., Music Education

Malia Adrienne Green B.A., Psychology

Yaritzi Flores-Arizmendi B.A., Accounting

Dawson Scott Gaynor B.S., Physics

Colten Greig B.A., Political Science

Grace Rose Flynn B.A., English, Secondary Education

Delaney Anne Gayon B.A., Allied Health Science

Joshua Devon Griffin B.A., Public Relations

Mackenzie George B.A., Communication

Kailey Gronset B.S.N., Nursing

Spencer George B.A., History

Connor Grubisic B.A., Mathematics

Kaitlyn Marie Gignac B.A., Social Work

Paige Grunewald B.A., Marketing

Emma Gillman B.A., Theatre

Melisa Helin Gundogdu B.A., Allied Health Science

Jaida Fries B.S.N., Nursing

Hailey Goldberg B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9)

Sean Gurion B.A., Communication

Joseph Hudson Fudali B.A., Computer Science

Ysidro C. Gonzales B.A., Religion, Psychology

Chloe Grace Fugett B.A., Political Science

Isabel Zenaida Gonzalez B.A., Neuroscience

Allen Gaca B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, Criminal Justice

Logan Konstantinos Gonzalez B.A., Theatre Performance

Lilly Grace Fradette B.A., Public Relations Bryce Frank B.A., Finance, Marketing Heather Frey B.A., Theatre Brooklynn Avery Friedel B.A., Criminal Justice, Political Science

Katrina Gacek B.A., Studio Art Kelly Gaiser B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Ishmael Mere Galan-Escobedo B.A., Engineering Science Memphis Ethan Gallego B.A., Chemistry Kaitlyn Gallo B.S.N., Nursing Mateusz Gapinski B.A., Accounting Emily Garcia B.A., Accounting 32 | CARTHAGE COLLEGE

Yesenia Gonzalez B.S.N., Nursing Cameron Goodson B.A., Accounting Sarah Marie Gorder B.A., Management Isaak Darrel Gotberg B.A., Accounting Ainsley Kacick Govig B.S.N., Nursing Adrian Grady B.A., Computer Science Colin James Graham B.A., Economics Alexander Joseph Grant B.A., Biology

Dawson Kole Gutke B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Jazzmyn Jolie Guzman B.A., Psychology

Clara Louise Harbart B.A., History, Secondary Education Faith Harris B.S.N., Nursing Tyler Michael Hartmann B.A., History Jacob Wesley Harvey B.A., Economics Sofia Rose Hauptmann B.A., Management Hailey Hays B.A., Geoscience Paige Hebbring B.A., Theatre Performance Ryan Eugene Heffelman B.A., Computer Science, Data Science Shannon Heitschmidt B.A., Biology

Julia Leigh Habas B.A., Psychology

Emily Heller B.A., Graphic Design, Photography, Public Relations

Celena Marie Hagen B.A., Management

Chad Helmke B.A., Accounting, Finance

Mackenzie Haith B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Gwen Hendrick B.A., Marketing

Aleena Zainab Haider B.A., Accounting Christina Hall B.A., Allied Health Science Luke Halverson B.A., Marketing Krista Hammermiller B.S.N., Nursing Kennedy Paige Hancock B.A., Chemistry

Kendall Hennelly B.A., Psychology, Communication

McKenzie Herrera B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Megan Hewitt B.S.N., Nursing

Lauryn Klinger B.A., English

Jake Vincent Janovicz B.A., Self-Designed Major in Animation, Photography

Abbey Eileen Keen B.A., Biology

Robert Nicholas Kloss B.A., Computer Science, Data Science

Kyleigh Higgins B.S., Biology, Neuroscience Amarie Kenneth Hill B.A., Marketing, Management

Megan Nicole Jensen B.A., Computer Science

Sarah Hill B.A., Photography

Kaitlyn Mackenzie Jerbi B.A., Graphic Design, Studio Art

Theodore Hoffman B.A., Psychology Ryan Holmer B.A., Psychology, Religion Claire Elisabeth Phyllis Holston B.A., English Ellie Horton B.A., Marketing Olivia Kristine Hristov B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Jordan Hughes B.A., Engineering Science Aydan Hughes-Massey B.A., Music Gianna Michelene Hunt B.S.N., Nursing Mark Ryan Hunter B.S.N., Nursing

Driedyn Hernandez B.A., Finance, Marketing, Management

Christian Huspen B.A., Allied Health Science

Carlos Herrera B.A., History

Tatum Kristine Kebisek B.A., Marketing

Daniel Jaworski B.A., Finance, Marketing, Management

Alexander Hernandez B.A., Finance

Sandra Hernandez B.A., Biology

Adriana Jaimes B.S.N., Nursing

James Kelley III B.A., Finance Ethan James Ivan B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Brandan Lee Ivy B.A., Criminal Justice

Zoe Jerome B.A., Broad Field Social Science Secondary Education - History Gabriel Johnson B.A., Communication Gavin Johnson B.A., Biology Adam Jeffrey Johnson B.A., Mathematics, Secondary Education

Anna Kegel B.S.N., Nursing Meghan Keiffer-Zagar B.A., Music Paityn Rose Keller B.A., Art Education, Studio Art Ryan Kellie B.A., Self-Designed Major in Culturally Responsive Teaching, Asian Emphasis Quinn Kelly B.A., Communication, Data Science Kassie Kelnhofer B.A., History, Art History Adam Unger Kemp B.A., Finance, Economics Kiley Renee Kennedy B.M., Musical Theatre

Kedrick (KJ) Johnson III B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Sarah Kersten B.S., Computer Science, B.A. Data Science

Roy Jones B.A., Economics

Damanpreet Kaur Khaira B.A., Biology

Christian Eliezer Jones B.A., Communication

Hasan Ayed Khalil B.S.N., Nursing

Halle Mae Jorgensen B.S.N., Nursing

Hannah Kim B.A., Allied Health Science

Chase Juster B.A., Music: Musical Theatre

Lydea Sharon Louise King B.A., Self-Designed Major in Music in Business and Arts Administration

Abigail Marissa Karpluk B.S.N., Nursing Liam Karth B.A., Music Cody Joseph Kazupski B.A., Marketing, Finance Benjamin Robert Keaty B.A., Mathematics

Hannah Koehler B.A., Biology Evan Kowalski B.A., Finance Joseph William Krakora B.A., Biology Kendyl Ann Kreuziger B.A., Accounting, Finance, Management Mel Krukow B.A., Biology Devon Kuhn B.S.N., Nursing Anthony Kulanda B.S.N., Nursing John Robert Kunath B.A., Geoscience, Geographic Information Science Viktor James Kurz B.A., Sociology Lucas Kusmierz B.A., Broad Field Social Science Secondary Education - Political Science Connor James LaForte B.A., Biology, Computer Science Payton Lange B.A., Allied Health Science Leif Kristoffer Larson B.A., Biology

Carson Riley Kinnett B.A., Criminal Justice

Alexander Joseph Lattimore B.A., Allied Health Science

Christopher Kish B.A., Criminal Justice

Patrick Francis Laurich B.A., Finance

Mikala Klefstad B.A., Mathematics, Secondary Education

Yuliia Lavra B.S., Biology, B.A. Neuroscience 2026 COMMENCEMENT | 33

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Johnathon Thomas Ledanski B.A., Japanese, Asian Studies Tanner Haydn Lee B.A., Political Science Maverick Raymond Leer B.A., Biology Piper Lefevre B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Emma Lesko B.A., Cross-Categorical Special Education, English Emmett Dougan Leyden B.A., Educational Studies Emma Leigh Libecki B.A., Chemistry, Secondary Education James Lindenmuth B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education Jacob Martin Liphardt B.A., Management, Marketing Jack Liptow B.A., Finance, Marketing Xingchen Liu B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, Public Relations Yuan Liu B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Alicia Lloveras B.A., K-12 Education, Exercise and Sport Science Andrea Lowry B.S.N., Nursing Madeline Anne Lucci B.A., Criminal Justice Brian Lukey B.A., Management, Marketing Jose Antonio Lule B.A., History

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Ty Lumpkin B.A., Criminal Justice, Marketing Christopher Lyons B.A., Self-Designed Major in Urban and Regional Studies Kailey Lysik B.S.N., Nursing Elizabeth Maatta B.S.N., Nursing Juliana Maria Macauley B.A., Biology Adrian Maciejewski B.A., Criminal Justice Samantha Malczewski B.S.N., Nursing Brenda Maldonado-Martinez B.S.N., Nursing Harrison Maly B.A., Political Science Samantha Mandujano B.A., Studio Art, Graphic Design Madelyn Mangino B.S.N., Nursing Rebecca Elizabeth Mann B.A., Finance, Management Dominic Manna B.A., Allied Health Science Joshua Maraldo B.A., Geographic Information Science, Geoscience Isabela Marie Marquez B.A., Allied Health Science Ally Marshall B.S.N., Nursing Dakota Martin B.A., Accounting, Finance Carlos Martinez B.A., Marketing, Management Ismael Martinez B.A., Marketing

Ben Michael Massoglia B.A., Finance, Accounting

Mason Miller B.A., Marketing, Finance

Ryan Morey B.A., Marketing

Chloe Obermeyer B.S.N., Nursing

Gregory Paul B.A., Marketing, Management

Vivian Powers B.A., Communication

Ida Mathiassen B.A., Psychology

Taylor Miller B.A., Allied Health Science

Samantha Nicole Morphew B.A., English

Katherine Anne O’Donnell B.A., Psychology

Jana Paulsen B.M., Music Education

Natalie Grace Matoska B.A., English, Public Relations

Colin William Mills B.A., Marketing, Communication

Dylan Mortensen B.A., History

Luca Kenzo Okino B.A., Accounting, Finance

Josh Pavlik B.A., Accounting

Toni Marie Powers B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Gracie Ann Morton B.A., Environmental Science

Kara Rose Oldham B.A., Religion, English

Madison Elizabeth Payne B.A., History

Grace Prainito B.S.N., Nursing

Natalya Moser B.S.N., Nursing

Eric Oliva B.S.N., Nursing

Sidney Rose Price B.A., English

Jada Moss B.S.N., Nursing

Max Jane Olsen B.A., Sociology

Maia Jean Pelli B.A., Mathematics, Secondary Education

Danyal Mirza B.A., Neuroscience

Aj Motley B.A., Computer Science

Manna Oommen B.A., Sociology

Tessa Mitchell B.A., Mathematics, Secondary Education

Debora Motta B.S.N., Nursing

Alyssa Orozco B.A., Allied Health Science

Yesenia Muma B.A., Finance, Accounting

Savana Brianne Ortiz B.S.N., Nursing

Nicholas Murray B.A., Broad Field Social Science Secondary Education - Political Science

Amira Otallah B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Haley Marie Otis B.S.N., Nursing

Jessie Pakaski B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education

Ava Mcclure B.S.N., Nursing Jessica McClure B.A., Marketing Clytise Deloras Luella McGee B.A., Social Work Rylee McGee B.A., Mathematics, Secondary Education Madison McLean B.A., English, Public Relations Kyla Regan McTeague B.A., International Political Economy

Trevor Milne B.A., Engineering Science, Music: Musical Theatre Taylor Rae Minnaert B.A., Psychology, Criminal Justice

Tymberlyn Mlodzik B.A., English

Trent ‘TJ’ McVey B.A., Finance, Economics

George Richard Mobraaten B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Grace Medici B.A., Psychology

Wyatt Modory B.A., Management, Marketing

Daniela Medrano B.A., Biology

Joseph Patrick Monnig B.A., Computer Science

Allison Neitzel B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Aracely Mendoza B.S.N., Nursing

Julia Montag B.A., Educational Studies

Amanda Kathleen Nelson B.A., Music

Madison Cheyenne Michel B.A., Computer Science

Analise Montalbo B.S.N., Nursing

Karis Michelle Newman B.A., Social Work

Angelina Loran Michna B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education

Rhiannon Montalbo B.S.N., Nursing

Grace Nisius B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Boris Milic B.A., Data Science Ethan Miller B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Grace Miller B.A., Psychology, Criminal Justice

David Montesinos B.A., Marketing Nathan Bryan Montgomery B.A., Management Amiya Moore B.S.N., Nursing Hector Amadeo Morales B.A., Allied Health Science

Rosemarie Boyle Nolan B.S.N., Nursing Samuel Dane Nolan B.A., Finance Aidan Nord B.S.N., Nursing Camrin Jean Nyara B.A., Neuroscience, Psychology

Leah Roseann Oyen B.A., Biology

Emmy Shay Parchment B.A., Social Work Mariah Lyn Parker B.A., Self-Designed Major in Social Welfare Dustin Parks B.A., Computer Science Brendan Pasquale B.A., Management, Finance McKenzie Patterson B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9)

Benjamin Steven Pelli B.A., English Hailey Penich B.A., Finance, Accounting Maxwell Perdue B.A., Communication Kiersten Peryer B.A., Social Work Lucas Todd Peterson B.A., Physics, Mathematics Ashley Megan Petkovic B.A., Criminal Justice Bettie Marie Phelps B.A., Geoscience Amber Pico B.A., Accounting Sierra Annaleece Pienkowski B.A., Environmental Science Elena Pinedo B.S.N., Nursing Arthur Lech Pisanko B.A., Computer Science Daniel A. Plutchak B.A., Photography, Computer Science Yoomee Kimberly Portocarrero B.S.N., Nursing Aurelia Elizabeth Postuchow B.A., Japanese

Jayla Prideaux B.A., Social Work Angelo Prieboy B.A., Management R. Alden Prokup B.A., Accounting, Finance Jada Propst B.A., Environmental Science Matthew John Prosser B.A., Marketing, Management Katherine Rose Pullam B.A., Broad Field Social Science Secondary Education - Political Science Aidan Pye B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Janice Quainoo B.S.N., Nursing Andrew Quiroga B.A., Accounting Saige Savannah Radke B.A., Marketing, Management Lakshmi Ramesh B.A., Data Science Eleanor Randall B.A., Political Science, History Annika Lorraine Rayapati Zemek B.A., Psychology

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Andrew Del Real B.A., Computer Science, Mathematics Mauricio Rebollar-López B.A., Studio Art Kaley Jean Regnier B.A., Social Work Brady Reiseck B.A., Data Science Lily Rende B.A., Psychology, Criminal Justice Clare Margaret Rettler B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Hailey Marie Reyes B.A., Biology Alexandra Ries B.S.N., Nursing Chloe Riffer B.S.N., Nursing Jennifer Rios-Arroyo B.S.N., Nursing Olivia Rivera B.A., Graphic Design Everardo Rivera-Herrera B.A., Accounting Philip Steven Rizzitano B.A., Economics Victoria Rose Rizzo B.A., Cross-Categorical Special Education, Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Brendan Roberts B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Caitlin Marie Robinson B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education Joseff Antoni Rojas B.A., Marketing 36 | CARTHAGE COLLEGE

Zachary Roper B.A., Political Science

Charles Skendziel B.A., Finance, Accounting

Pedro Alexis Rosales B.A., Psychology

Olivia Schipani B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Tyler Rose B.A., Management

Trent Allen Schmidt B.A., Marketing

Oliver Shen Hsin Slater B.A., Environmental Science

Annaliese Ruhs B.A., Self-Designed Major in Directing, Music: Musical Theatre

Maxwell Gregory Schmitt B.A., Mathematics

Russell Smith B.A., Photography

Ty Schnepper B.A., Physics

Sarah Elizabeth Smith B.A., Criminal Justice, Political Science

Carter Rus B.A., Political Science Jillian Ryczek B.A., Communication Eleni Salas B.S.N., Nursing Jaime Joseph Gregas Salas B.A., Spanish Sophia Salcido B.A., Studio Art Nathan Matthew Sanborn B.A., Communication Maribel Sanchez-Flores B.A., Accounting, Finance Andre’a Noemi Santoyo B.M., Music Education Leslie Marie Sauceda B.A., Biology Madelyn Louise Savage B.A., Environmental Science Joshua William Saville B.A., Finance Tara Jane Schaalma B.A., Criminal Justice, Psychology Emily Schau B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Evelyn Margaret Schiferl B.A., Psychology, Management, Marketing

Zane Edwarad Schrader B.A., Psychology Autumn Ray Schroeder B.A., Neuroscience Natalie Marie Schroeder B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education Paige Schubert B.A., Allied Health Science Lauren Eileen Schulthess B.A., Biology James Jintamai Schweitzer B.A., Finance, Management, Marketing Lucas Jacob Scroggins B.A., Management Carson Sehy B.A., Management, Geoscience Alyssa Seibert B.A., Accounting Lin Sensenbrenner B.S., Neuroscience, B.A. Psychology Caitlyn Sierzega B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Francisco Oliveira da Gama Silveira B.A., Data Science, Economics

Jessica Mary Skonesey B.A., Theatre Performance

Michael Dale Sneed B.A., Political Science

Adreanna Jade Stockdale B.A., Self-Designed Major in Animation Maya Stone B.A., Psychology Emily Stouffer B.S.N., Nursing Mitchell Stough B.A., Chemistry Marcus Stubbs B.A., Criminal Justice, Sociology

Makenzie Thoennes B.A., English

Alexandra Venturi B.A., Marketing

Jake Westland B.A., Marketing, Management

Nile Kenneth Thompson B.A., Marketing

Quentin Villa B.A., Management, Marketing

Mary CatherineTitzer B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Jennifer Villagomez B.A., Allied Health Science, Spanish

James John Westman B.A., International Political Economy

Margaret Toland B.A., Public Relations Alejandro Venancio Toledo B.A., Graphic Design, Computer Science

Aiden Stahl B.A., Public Relations

Hannah Stumpf B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Cassidy Stahl B.A., Allied Health Science

Skylar Swatkowski B.A., Allied Health Science

James Trachsel B.A., Psychology

Joshua Stair B.A., Criminal Justice

Jeremy Swatzak B.A., Allied Health Science

Thomas Van Treeck B.A., Data Science

Ainsley Stallworth B.A., Data Science

Brandon Nicholas Swensen B.A., Finance, Economics

Katarina Stanic B.A., Psychology, B.S., Neuroscience,

Nathan Michael Swensen B.A., Political Science, International Political Economy

Rachel Nicole Tribe B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9)

Klaudia Stankiewicz B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Karina Torres B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

Brianna Trimarco B.S.N., Nursing

Bradley Szubryt B.A., Psychology, Neuroscience

Adriana Respondi Trocchio B.A., Psychology

Maizy Starr B.S.N., Nursing

Cristian Tapia-Angeles B.A., Accounting

Silas Ronald Stefanowski B.A., Graphic Design, Photography

Kaitlyn Tarczynski B.S.N., Nursing

Zander Tubbs B.A., Mathematics, Data Science

Jessica Steffens B.S.N., Nursing Grace Steinberg B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education Teagan Giselle Steineke B.S., Physics, B.A., French Reid Thomas Stilson B.A., Chemistry

Andrew Lawrence Tavs B.A., Finance, Marketing Gianna Marie Taylor B.A., Educational Studies Yuliana Xitlaly Tellez B.A., Psychology Alayna Tetrick B.A., Political Science Ezra Tetrick B.A., Computer Science

Jessica Villasenor B.A., Public Relations, Photography Benjamin Thomas Voiles B.A., Neuroscience Kyliah Vruwink B.A., Self-Designed Major in Expressions in Dance Emily Vydra B.A., Public Relations Freeman Wachholder B.A., English Heather Wagner B.S.N., Nursing Jonah Wallgren B.A., Marketing, Management Idarius James Walton B.A., Exercise and Sport Science, K-12 Education Amia Washington B.A., Graphic Design

Jacqueline Rose Tuzil B.A., Social Work

Kendall Wayne B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9), Cross-Categorical Special Education

Gracie Underwood B.A., Sociology

Jason Porter Wegener B.S., Accounting

Abigail Jean Vagnoni B.A., Marketing, Spanish

Marie Weis B.S.N., Nursing

Alexander Vaile B.A., Accounting, Finance

Ethan Weishuhn B.A., Environmental Science

Thomas James Van Sickle B.A., Finance, Management, Marketing

Mikayla Alexis West B.A., Self-Designed Major in Photography, Film and New Media

Jackson Westmoreland B.A., Finance Shiloh Wheeldon B.A., Chemistry Miles Carl Whelan B.A., Economics Mary Whitmore B.A., Geoscience, Geographic Information Science Layla Wiedman B.S.N., Nursing Kayleigh Wieska B.A., Photography Ayden Wildman B.S.N., Nursing Aaron J Williams B.A., Finance Nathan Williams B.S., Computer Science Jake Williamson B.A., Engineering Science Caroline Therese Wisely B.A., Allied Health Science, Spanish Ethan Wojciechowski B.A., Computer Science Tyler Steven Wojdyla B.A., Computer Science Connor Wood B.A., Exercise and Sport Science Oliver Oscar Juarez Wunderlin B.A., Game Development Arjay Yang B.A., Communication Michael Jerome Yemm B.A., Finance, Marketing, Management 2026 COMMENCEMENT | 37

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Ethan O. Yoho B.A., Mathematics Aiden Matthew Younk B.A., Biology Jacqueline Isabella Zaravia B.A., Psychology, Criminal Justice Nicolette Zawrazky B.A., Self-Designed Major in Social Welfare Quentin Xavier Zeller B.A., Biology Maya Mei Zenner B.A., Graphic Design Lauren Ziel B.A., Elementary and Middle School Education (Grades K-9) Christine Zimmer B.A., Finance, Accounting Bradley Robert Zitko B.S.N., Nursing William Robert Zuiderveen B.A., Marketing Joseph Zuleger B.A., Exercise and Sport Science

IN LOVING MEMORY

Thomas Chae Signorile

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FACULTY

Joseph Anderson Assistant Professor of Physics, 2023

Jonathan Bruning Professor of Communication and Public Relations, 1999

Dulce Baez Vasquez Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, 2025

Margaret Burk Director, Choral Activities; Assistant Professor of Music, 2022

Anthony Barnhart Chair, Psychological Science Department; Associate Professor of Psychological Science, 2015 Farid Benmouffok Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2025 Gregory Berg Associate Professor of Music, 1995 Rick Bingen ’15 Chair, Computer Science Department; Assistant Professor of Computer Science, 2019 Christine Blaine Professor of Chemistry, 1995 Matthew Borden Chair, Modern Languages Department; Professor of Modern Languages, 2003 Virginie Bottero Assistant Professor of Biology, 2022 Shannon Brennan Director, Writing Development; Associate Professor of English, 2016 Alec Brown Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2024 David Brownholland Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2014 Lynn Brownson Associate Professor of Communication and Public Relations, 2008

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Temple Burling Professor of Biology, 2002 Ethel Cabalfin Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2025 Leslie Cameron Professor of Psychological Science, 2002 Thomas D. Carr Associate Professor of Biology, 2004 David Castillo Assistant Professor of Education, 2025

Julie Dahlstrom Associate Dean, Natural and Social Sciences; Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, 2008 Angela Dassow Associate Professor of Biology, 2015 Julie Dawson Chair, Accounting Department; Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance, 1993

Chelsea Gemeinhardt Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2022 Kimberly Greene Professor of Art and Design, 2007 Ashley Greenwood ’14 Coordinator of Clinical Education; Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, 2021

Peter Dennee ’86 Professor of Music, 2005

Michele Hancock Vice President of College Culture for Inclusion; Professor of Practice in Education, 2014

Murat Dinc Associate Professor of Engineering, 2025

Fatih Harpci Associate Professor of Religion, 2014

Annette Duncan Associate Professor of English, 1988

Kathryn Hasz Associate Director, Engineering; Assistant Professor of Engineering, 2022

Jacqueline Easley Professor of Education, 2006

Laurie Jensen Director, Athletic Training Program; Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, 1999 Sara Jensen ’08 Associate Professor of Mathematics, 2014 Barbara Jewell Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance, 2017 Erik Johnson Chair, Economics Department; Associate Professor of Economics, 2017 Shelly Johnston Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, 2024 Mohammad Kang Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2024

Andrea Henle Associate Professor of Biology, 2015

Etsushi Kawakami Associate Professor of Music, 2014

Steven Henle Associate Professor of Neuroscience, 2016

Gary Keller Associate Professor of Marketing and Management, 2023

Michael Henry Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2025

Monica Khural Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2025

Jessica Fredericks Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2024

Katherine Hilson Associate Professor of Sociology, 2018

Ross Crowley Assistant Professor of Engineering, 2024

David García Chair, English Department; Professor of English, 2014

Julius Crump Co-Director, Teaching Commons; Director of Equity and Inclusion for Faculty and Academic Integration; Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen Distinguished Professor in Social Change; Assistant Professor of Religion, 2018

Dana Garrigan Co-Chair, Biology Department; Professor of Biology, 2007

Rebecca Hornung Chair, Social Work Department; Associate Professor of Social Work, 2015

Alyson Kiesel Ruth Maxwell Distinguished Professor of English; Professor of English, 2011

Jennifer Clark Assistant Professor of Economics, 2022 Ronald Cronovich Professor of Economics, 2008 Kevin Crosby Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies; Director, Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium; Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Computer Science, 1998

Cassandra Epping Assistant Professor of Political Science, 2025 Lisa Franklin Director, Product Management Program; Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, 2022

Tracy Gartner Professor of Environmental Science and Biology, 2005 Landon Gauthier Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 2022

Matthew Hougland Chair, Music Department, Director, Undergraduate Music Theatre Studies; Assistant Professor of Music, 2021 Laura Huaracha Professor of Art & Design, 2007 Kimberly Instenes Associate Professor of Theatre; Costume Designer, 2008

John Kirk Chair, Chemistry Department; Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2016 Paul Kirkland Associate Professor of Political Science, 2007 Sheryl Konrad Laboratory Manager, Biology Department and Neuroscience; Assistant Professor, Biology, 2005

Herschel Kruger Chair, Theatre Department; Professor of Theatre, 2004

Richard Meier Professor of English, Writer in Residence, 2008

Kelly Kruse Assistant Professor of Art and Design, 2024

Lynn Mellenthien Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2024

Erik Kulke Director of Education Abroad; Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, 1999

Daniel Miller Interim Co-chair, Neuroscience Department; Professor of Neuroscience, 1994

Jessica Lavorata Assistant Professor of Engineering, 2023

Justin Miller Associate Professor of Biology, 2012

John Leazer Chair, History Department; Professor of History, 2008

Ryan Peter Miller Associate Professor of Art, 2011

William Lee Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management, 2023 Mark Mahoney Professor of Computer Science, 2002 Rachel Martinez Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2022 Paul Martino Dean, School of Health; Professor of Biology, 2009 Debbie Masloski Associate Professor of Music, 2006 Joy Mast Professor of Geospatial Science, 2002 Rick Matthews Chair, Sociology Department; Director, Criminal Justice Program; Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, 2002 Martin McClendon Professor of Theatre, 2006 Brent McClintock Associate Professor of Economics, 1991 Joshua McGowan Assistant Professor of Art, 2022

Debra Minsky-Kelly Director, Field Education; Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work, 2018 Stephanie Mitchell Valor Distinguished Professor of Humanities; Professor of History, 2002 Maribel Morales Martinez Associate Provost for Assessment and Accreditation; Professor of Modern Languages, 2006 Kevin Morris Klingenmeyer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, 1996 Jon Mrowiec Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting, 2023 Mark Mrowiec Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, 2021 Robert Nagel Dean, Natural and Social Sciences; Director, Engineering Department; Professor of Engineering, 2022 Corinne Ness Dean, Division of Arts, Humanities, and Education; Director, Graduate Music Programs; Professor of Music, 2000

Andrea Ng’weshemi Chair, Religion Department; Jerald C. Brauer Chair for Lutheran Studies; Professor of Religion, 2015 Yuan Niu Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting, 2024 Melanie Nyhof Associate Professor of Psychological Science, 2020 Amy Nyren Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2023 Sara O’Brien Associate Professor of Psychological Science, 2022 James Padilla Dean, School of Business and Economics; Director, A.W. Clausen Center for World Business; A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professor of Management and Marketing, 2022 Colleen Palmer Associate Professor of Communication and Public Relations, 2014 Mark Petering Professor of Music, 2005 Michael Phegley Director, Mock Trial Program; Associate Professor of Management and Marketing, 2004 Eric Pullin Professor of History, 2007 Andrew Pustina Chair, Exercise and Sport Science; Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, 2016 Jean Quashnock Chair, Physics and Astronomy Department; Professor of Physics and Astronomy, 1999 2026 COMMENCEMENT | 41

FACULTY

Caitlin Quintenz Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, 2022 Nancy Reese Associate Dean, School of Health; Director, Nursing Department; Associate Professor of Nursing, 2021

Joseph Shields Chair, Marketing Department; Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, 2009 Amareshwar Singh Associate Professor of Biology, 2011

Patricia Rieman Professor of Education, 2008

Mark Snavely Professor of Mathematics, 1990

James Ripley Director, Instrumental Music Activities; Professor of Music, 2001

Sarah Snow Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2022

Carter Rockhill Director, Sports Management Program; Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, 2021 Pascal Rollet Professor of Modern Languages, 1993 Sarah Rubinfeld Chair, Environmental Science Department; Associate Professor of Environmental Science, 2010 Daniel Ruffner Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, 1998 Neil Scharnick ’99 Director, Honors Program; Associate Professor of Theatre, 2003 Karin Sconzert Director, Broad Field Social Science Program; Professor of Education, 2007

Wenjie Sun Professor of Geospatial Science, Computer Science, and Asian Studies, 2006 John R. Swallow President and Chief Executive Officer; Professor of Mathematics, 2017 Rebecca Swambar Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2022 Kateryna Sylaska Associate Professor of Psychological Science, 2018 Joseph Tenuta Chair, Management Department; Rogers Palmer Distinguished Professor in Business, 2021 Sarah Terrill Interim Co-chair, Neuroscience Department; Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, 2021

Dimitri Shapovalov Professor of Music, 2005

Hannah Thoenes Associate Professor of Nursing, 2025

Andrew Sharp Associate Professor of Biology, 2025

Diana Thomson Associate Professor of Mathematics, 2018

J. Alex Thompson Assistant Director of Nursing Simulation; Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2021 David Timmerman Provost and Chief Operating Officer; Professor of Rhetoric, 2018 Deborah Tobiason Co-Chair, Biology Department; Professor of Biology, 2007 Aaron Trautwein Professor of Mathematics, 1995 Rebecca Triana Assistant Professor of Nursing, 2024

Erlan Wheeler Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, 1992

Target Language Experts

Emily Wollmuth Program Coordinator, Biotechnology; Assistant Professor of Biology, 2024

Afaf Baddou French Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2025

Siovahn Woolum Associate Dean for Education; Associate Professor of Education, 2021 Haley Yaple Chair, Mathematics Department, Associate Professor of Mathematics, 2013

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Eric Davidovich Arendar Spanish Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2025 Mariona Diviu Sanz Spanish Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2024 Berna Ipia Salinas Spanish Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2025

Stephen Udry Professor of History, 2000

Elizabeth Zak Assistant Professor of Computer Science, 2024

Ashlie Leyva Verdugo Spanish Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2024

Paul Ulrich Chair, Political Science; Director, Intellectual Foundations Program; Professor of Political Science, 2004

Chao Zheng Chair, Finance Department; Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance, 2017

Ouimaima Mesnaoui French Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2024

Jojin Van Winkle Chair, Art & Design Department; Associate Professor of Art & Design, 2017 Jun Wang Associate Professor of Education, 2016 Yan Wang Professor of Modern Languages, 2008

Bradley Zopf ’05 Associate Professor of Sociology, 2017 Matthew Zorn Chair, Geospatial Science Department; Professor of Geospatial Science, 1997

Yui Nakamura Japanese Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2024 Tim Andreas Olbrich German Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2024 Yonaiza Reyna Nuñez Spanish Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2025 Tomomi Tagashira Japanese Instructor, Modern Languages Department, 2025

Marilyn Ward Professor of Education, 1990 Erin Weber Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2020 Nina Weisling Chair, Education Department; Associate Professor of Education, 2019 Margaret Wentzell Associate Professor of Biology, 2016

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EXECUTIVE STAFF

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chair

Trustees

Gina Madrigrano Friebus ’76

Lucy Brown

Vice President — Administration (retired) W.O.W. Distributing Co., Inc. Sussex, Wisconsin

President Lupe Development Partners Minneapolis, Minnesota

John R. Swallow Rick LaBerge

Charles C. Sutton, P’28

Executive Vice President & COO HARIBO of America Rosemont, Illinois

President MC Squared Energy Services, LLC Chicago, Illinois

Vince Ceja

Robert Lee, Jr.

Cynthia Thomas Walker ’78

Michele Hancock

George Chardukian ’77

Vice Chair Frederick John Krull ’83, P’16

Principal (retired) Ernst & Young LLP Western Spring, Illinois

Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor Adara Wealth Management Tucson, Arizona

President and CEO Lee Mechanical Kenosha, Wisconsin

Richard M. Christman P’14, P’18

Alan Mills ’79

David C. Wiers ’98

Chairman Caresoft Global, Inc. Westmont, Illinois

Partner (retired) Barnes & Thornburg LLP Indianapolis, Indiana

Tom Duncan P’01

Jeff Neubauer

Treasurer

Vice President and COO (retired) Froedtert South Kenosha, Wisconsin

CEO and President Align Wisconsin Racine, Wisconsin

Rev. Paul D. Erickson

COO (retired) Thomson Reuters Plano, Texas

Secretary President Satori Energy Chicago, Illinois

Thomas A. Martinez

Senior Vice President, Revenue Operations Chainguard Kirkland, Washington EX OFFICIO

Bishop Greater Milwaukee Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Milwaukee, Wisconsin

President

Jeff Hamar ’80

John R. Swallow

President and Chief Executive Officer, Carthage College

Executive Chairman (retired) Galleher, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, California Hoyt H. Harper II ’77

Principal HHHarper & Associates Honolulu, Hawaii Christine A. Hobbs ’71, P’15

Civic Leader Naples, Florida Steven J. Hopp

Practice Leader, Private Equity Oswald Companies Akron, Ohio

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President and Chief Executive Officer

Chief Judge Michigan’s 50th District Court Pontiac, Michigan Donald W. Wruck ’96

Founding Partner Wruck Paupore PC Naples, Florida

Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Hanson

Vice President for Enrollment

David Timmerman

Provost and Executive Vice President for Operations

Philip Hood

Vice President of College Culture for Inclusion

Vice President for Advancement Ryan Kane

Elizabeth Young

Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Director of Athletics Abigail Hanna

Executive Vice President for Administration

Brian Peccarelli ’81

Nicholas T. Pinchuk

Chairman, President, and CEO Snap-on Incorporated Kenosha, Wisconsin LeAnn Pedersen Pope ’79

Partner and Attorney (Retired) Burke, Warren, MacKay and Serritella, P.C. Chicago, Illinois Cherie Lynn Matthaidess Robinson ’01

Vice President of Human Resources, Devices and Services Amazon Seattle, Washington Loren Semler ’96, P’25

President and COO Semler Industries Libertyville, Ill.

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CARTHAGE ALMA MATER

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