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Carleton College has announced Marcy Averill as its inaugural Indigenous communities liaison. The newly-created position will strengthen the college’s ability to enact its land acknowledgement commitments, partner with tribal governments and Native organizations, and promote the well-being of Native members of the campus community.

Carleton has joined 32 peer institutions in signing an amicus curiae brief, filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, in support of the legality of a “race-conscious” admissions process. The effort was initiated and coordinated by Amherst College.

Dr. Denise Lajimodiere’s week-long residency on campus increased visibility for Native students and prompted thoughts of healing and honest storytelling for attendees.

Indigenous students — in collaboration with select faculty members, staff representatives, and leaders of the Prairie Island Indian Community — are working to help the college address their collective strengths, traditions, and needs.

As the pandemic plays out and liberal arts colleges look to the future, President Alison Byerly aims to fortify Carleton’s collective sense of purpose.

Marty Baylor, Chair and Professor of Physics and Astronomy, received a $200,000 grant to run a national program aimed at improving physics teachers’ ability to address IDE projects in the classroom.

Carleton stakeholders are engaged in an essential series of impassioned exchanges around issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity

Members of Carleton’s Black Student Alliance talk with philosophy fellow Eddie O’Byrn about racism and a vision for justice.