Category: President’s Column

While there are many ways that I get to know Carleton students — working with CSA, being interviewed by The Carletonian, going to sports events and performances — there is…

I am very grateful for the efforts of many groups on campus to help prepare our community for this week’s election. Seeing students, faculty and staff sharing information about voting,…

Happy Halloween! I look forward to welcoming students to Nutting House for our Halloween Open House this evening. This time of year, it is handy to live in a Victorian…

One question students in particular often have about the College is: what is the role of the Board of Trustees? As we will welcome the Board to campus for its…

I know that the ongoing violence in the Middle East continues to be on the minds of many on our campus. As an academic institution, our response has generally been…

As the reach and impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, the questions we have about it — as individuals, students, teachers, and professionals — also continue to…

I am delighted to share today a draft of a proposed new framework for sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice at Carleton — the culmination of over a year’s worth…

The start of a new year is one of the great joys of a college campus. Every fall, we reconvene and reconstitute ourselves as a community: returning students, as well…

With Labor Day behind us, and New Student Week about to begin, you can feel the energy building on campus! Student athletes, peer leaders, and some other groups have already…

Carleton is very fortunate to be located in the charming, historic, and friendly town of Northfield. An attractive location is important not only to prospective students, but also to our…