Dear Alumni, Friends, and Community Members,
We are pleased to invite you to one of the most exciting and meaningful events of the year at Carroll College: our annual Student Research Festival, taking place April 23–24. This celebration of undergraduate scholarship highlights the remarkable work of our students across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.
The festival begins on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Campus Center with a keynote address by Mauricio López Oropeza, whose global perspective on integral ecology, faith, and shared hope will set the tone for this year’s event.
On Friday, April 24, we invite you to campus from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to experience more than 150 student presentations and poster sessions. You will encounter a wide range of research topics, from scientific discovery and healthcare innovation to explorations of history, literature, philosophy, and the social challenges shaping our world today. This breadth reflects the strength of a Carroll education—where curiosity, mentorship, and hands-on learning come together across disciplines.
The Student Research Festival is not only a showcase of academic excellence, but also an opportunity for dialogue. We welcome members of the Helena community to attend, ask questions, and engage directly with our students and faculty. Your presence enriches the experience and strengthens the connection between Carroll and our broader community.
The festival will conclude with a panel on Laudato Si’ and Carroll’s new Sustainability Minor, followed by a reception open to all. We hope you will join us for this inspiring time of learning, conversation, and shared discovery.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D.
Bishop Austin A. Vetter, D.D.
Interim Co-Presidents, Carroll College
