Behind Every Carl is a community that cares — encouraging educators, supportive coaches, wise mentors, inspiring peers, and proud alumni and families. No student stands alone, because the Carleton network backs each Carl every step of the way.

We’re especially grateful to the 10,500 alumni, families, and friends of the College who were Behind Every Carl with their giving to the Carleton Annual Fund in Fiscal Year 2025. Members of the donor community received a mailed copy of the Carleton calendar as a small token of our thanks, and digital versions are available for ongoing enjoyment below.

As you view these photos and mark the days ahead, we hope you’ll see more than just campus buildings and beautiful grounds — we hope you’ll see the foundation for a community that is flourishing because of you and your gifts. 

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fresh snowfall outside skinner chapel
Snowcapped Skinner by Kallie Rollenhagen
aerial view of fall foliage trees
Fall in Full Color by Harry Pound
bouquet of flowers sticking out of wall of mailboxes
Spring Delivery by Zachary Spindler-Krage
students having a snowball fight on the bald spot
Fight of Delight by Nhi Luong ’25
spring aerial of lilac hill and carleton watertower
Foggy Morning Over Lilac Hill by Harry Pound
students playing broomball on ice rink at sunset
Sunset Score by Zachary Spindler-Krage
silhouette of trees at sunset
Arboretum Silhouettes by Zachary Spindler-Krage
people outdoors viewing fireworks
Fireworks Finale by Xi Wang ’26
SHAC interior waiting area
Waiting Area, Class of 1974 Center by Brandon Stengel
aisle view in skinner chapel facing seated faculty
Honors Convocation by Zachary Spindler-Krage
winter aerial view of Carleton "C" and snowy sidewalks outside Sayles
A Fresh Dusting by Harry Pound
sunset aerial of Goodsell Observatory
Glowing Goodsell by Harry Pound