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Central College Opens Online Courses to Community Members and Students
Community members in the Pella area and beyond now have a new way to pursue college coursework - Central College is expanding access to online courses for community members, alongside current, incoming and transfer students. Whether a lifelong learner...
Apr 30, 2026, 11:00am EDT
Central College Opens Online Courses to Community Members and Students
Community members in the Pella area and beyond now have a new way to pursue college coursework - Central College is expanding access to online courses for community members, alongside current, incoming and transfer students. Whether a lifelong learne...
Apr 30, 2026, 9:19am EDT
Central College Seniors Present Honors Projects and Research
Central College recognized the Honors students who recently presented capstone projects completed during the Spring 2026 semester. Valerie Billing, associate professor of English and faculty director of Central's honors program, welcomed faculty and ...
Apr 29, 2026, 11:54am EDT
Out of the Darkness Walk Returns to Central College
In partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a group of Central College students will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday, May 3. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m., beginning with a Support Fair in Maytag Stude...
Apr 27, 2026, 12:10pm EDT
Central College Students to Perform Deathtrap
The Visual and Performing Arts Department will present Ira Levin's thriller-comedy "Deathtrap," 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, through Saturday, April 25. C.D. Adamson, associate professor of theatre, will direct the play with a cast and crew of 25 stude...
Apr 22, 2026, 11:19am EDT
Central Professor Awarded Two Library Fellowships for Project on Victorian Sound Alerts
Kate Nesbit, associate professor of English at Central College, has been awarded two prestigious archival fellowships in support of her new book project, "Victorian Alerts: Sonic Notification Technologies in Victorian Literature and Culture." Nesbit w...
Apr 21, 2026, 12:59pm EDT
Hoo-Rah Day Raises Funds for Central College Students and Programs
Central College alumni, family and friends contributed $279,124 during this year's Hoo-Rah Day, making a significant impact on the college's World of Good service goal and providing vital financial support to students. Donors have the opportunity to su...
Apr 16, 2026, 1:07pm EDT
Central College Political Science Students Present at 28th Annual Great Plains Conference
Students from Central College's political science program attended and presented during the 28th annual Great Plains Political Science Association conference. Dante Trinidad-Gomez, Class of 2026 political science major, Lincoln Stensland, Class of 202...
Apr 13, 2026, 2:44pm EDT
Central College Demonstrates Strong Results on Foundations of Reading Test
Central College continues to demonstrate strong outcomes in literacy preparation, as reflected in results from the Iowa Foundations of Reading Test. In Spring 2025, Central education majors achieved a 73% pass rate, significantly above the statewide a...
Apr 9, 2026, 2:35pm EDT
Vermeer Charitable Foundation Supports Sciences at Central College
The Vermeer Charitable Foundation has completed a five-year, $500,000 commitment to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math programs at Central College, marking five years of sustained investment in STEM education. This most recent commitm...
Apr 7, 2026, 1:27pm EDT