Carpenter, emeritus professor in wellness and sports sciences, retired from MU in 2001 after 31 years of teaching, advising, coaching and serving at the director of men's athletics and Head Football Coach. He has served as one of two winningest Head Marauder Football Coaches (1970-2000 with a 212-89-6 record), including the team from 1988: Lambert-Meadowlands Cup Championships; and 49 players being named All-American. Statistically, he produced 12 seasons with eight or more victories; posted winning records in 28 of his 31 seasons (including 12 straight from 1971 to 1982, and 10 in succession since 1992).

As Director of Men's Athletics (1981-1997), he administered a strong, nine-sport intercollegiate program that made its mark on the conference, regional and national scenes. During his tenure, the men's cross country team won the NCAA Division II title and PSAC crowns in both basketball and tennis. Team and individual post-season qualifiers were a yearly norm, as was the selection of All-Americans in several sports.

Carpenter has led successful efforts to improve facilities and student-atlhlete scholarship support. He has also been active with many organizations including several committees with the NCAA; Maxwell's Football Club and the American Football Coaches Council.

He has also garnered many awards and accoldaes including PSAC Eastern Division Coach of the Year (1977, 1981); Central Chapter and Susquehanna Valley Chapter, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame; the George W. Kirchner Award. Lancaster Sportswriters & Sportscasters Association for outstanding contributions to Lancaster County sports; Lancaster-Lebanon Berks Quarterback Clue Recognition Award; Philadelphia City All-Star Football Association "First and Goal" recipient as an outstanding role model and was named an Honorary Alumnus by the MU Alumni Association. He has also served on the staffs of many national and regional football clinics and has been a popluar speaker at banquets and motivitional seminars.

Carpenter and his wife, Sandy, reside in Lancaster and have five children and several grandchildren. Carpenter and Marjorie A. Trout are both being recognized this Homecoming Weekend with the new facility entitled The Carpenter-Trout Athletic Training Facility, for the demonstrated outstanding service to the University. Additionally, the men's locker room within the Biemesderfer Stadium complex has recently been named the Dr. Gene A. Carpenter Locker Room.