History
Carroll was founded in 1909 by John Patrick Carroll, second Bishop of the Diocese of Helena, Montana. It was originally called Mount St. Charles College to honor St. Charles Borromeo. It was founded as an all-men's liberal arts college with an emphasis on preparing men for careers in the priesthood, law, medicine, teaching and engineering. Carroll is now coeducational. In 1932 the college was renamed in honor of its founder. During World War II, Carroll College was one of 131 colleges and universities nationally that took part in the V-12 Navy College Training Program which offered students a path to a Navy commission. Carroll College's Neuman Observatory is the oldest astronomical observatory in the state of Montana. The 1989 Helena Train Wreck caused significant damage to Carroll, notably to Guadelupe Hall, the women's dormitory.
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