As Carleton welcomed its 12th president, Alison Byerly, last summer, it marked the start of many new beginnings on campus. The Board of Trustees approved a 10-year strategic plan for inclusion, diversity, and equity at Carleton, and for the first time, this summer the college recognized Juneteenth as an official college holiday.
The Joseph Lee Heywood Society also welcomed a new leader, Director of Planned Giving Melissa Saunders ’01. “I’m so grateful for this opportunity to support Carleton and work with our alumni,” she said. “The Carleton community is filled with amazing, loyal, and thoughtful people who truly care about improving students’ lives through a liberal arts education. I’m excited to get to know more of them!”
Of course, many things remain the same: Faculty members are just as innovative and rigorous, alumni are just as dedicated, and Heywood members are just as generous and kind.
And, of course, the future is as bright as ever for Carleton students.