07/21/2026
Saturday evening, the Carthage community gathered in the beautifully renovated Grace Kolakowski Hall at A. F. Siebert Chapel for the annual President’s Dinner, a celebration of the people who make Carthage College such an extraordinary place.
This event celebrates the generosity, service, and shared commitment of our donors, volunteers, alumni, students, faculty, and staff, whose collective efforts create life-changing opportunities for Carthage students.
A standout moment of the evening was watching Carthage students connect with guests. Their professionalism, confidence, and genuine gratitude left a lasting impression, reflecting the very best of Carthage and the impact of those who give and serve.
Congratulations to Tom and Jan Duncan and Grace Kolakowski, this year’s Light That Travels Award recipients. Their extraordinary generosity and leadership continue to illuminate opportunities for generations of Carthage students.
Here’s to another year of making a difference together!
