Faculty, alumni, trustees, and friends of the College gathered on Thursday, May 15, 2008, to celebrate the outstanding philanthropy of Carleton parents Leonard and Gretchan Broom and their daughter Dorothy Broom '66, a current Carleton trustee.

The Dale and Elizabeth Hanson Fellowship in Ethics supports students in researching ethics issues they may not be able to examine through current course offerings.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute awarded Carleton a four-year, $1.5 million grant to help students address scientific complexity and to broaden access in the sciences.

In recognition of their outstanding support and commitment to Carleton, President Robert Oden Jr. presented Stephen '53 and Phyllis West with the College's William Carleton Medal on February 27, 2008.

The sale of Mary Carson’s beloved home benefits Carleton students with the Maryhill Scholarship.

Sweitzer family scholarship helps keep Carleton affordable.

An endowed scholarship helped Karen Borchert ’08 receive a top-notch Carleton education.

M. Leith Shackel Internship Endowment Fund provides financial assistance to students gaining career-oriented experience in professional settings.

Gift from the Noël family galvanizes Carleton's program in ethical studies.

Bonds of friendship between Phillip Schmid '57 and Earl Neil '57 have grown into an opportunity for students to attend Carleton.

Marjorie Walter ’85 and Tim Moran ’83 have included a gift for Carleton in their will.

The Class of 1954 generously built a council ring as part of their 50th Reunion gift to the College.