Carleton College
- Alumni & Post-Grads

Famous Carleton Alums:
Thorstein Veblen (Class of 1880) – Economist who is most famous for his Theory of Conspicuous Consumption. Veblen was a scathing critic of capitalism, and he founded the school of American Institutionalism that survives to this day.
Pierce Butler (Class of 1887) – U.S. Supreme Court justice appointed by Harding. He served until his death in 1939.
Paul ‘Doc’ Evans (Class of 1929) – Doc Evans was an accomplished jazz trumpeter who is considered one of the best performers and composers of Dixieland music. He toured heavily throughout the country with his 70-member big band and recorded with musicians like Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughn, and Joe Bushkin.
Eugenie Moore Anderson (Class of 1931) – As an ambassador to Denmark and Bulgaria, Anderson was the first female to hold the position in 1949.
Jack Carson (Class of 1932) – An actor and comedian who played many roles in musicals and films. His most notable roles include those in films such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Star is Born, and Mildred Pierce.