Category: President’s Column

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…

You may be confused at the sight of more than 200 alumni on campus this weekend. Wait, wasn’t Reunion in June? That was my reaction in the summer of 2021…

The College’s strategic direction, Carleton 2033: The Liberal Arts in Action, identifies community as one of three major values of the College. Among the goals supporting this area is a…

Having just returned from a week at Cape Cod with my family, I am happy to report that I have gotten started on some good summer reading, and hope you…