Recent News
Central's Mat Kelly Selected for Olson-Larsen Galleries Show
Mat Kelly, professor of art at Central College, will exhibit his work in the Olson-Larsen Gallery's Hybrid Practices showcase. This exhibition features 14 Iowa-based artists who work in two different media, curated by Alyss Vernon and Kathy Edwards Hay...
Dec 7, 2023, 10:00am EST
Giving Tuesday Donations Exceed Previous Year for Central College
The Central College family raised more than $128,645 for scholarships and other college programs through Giving Tuesday donations on Nov. 28. This strong support for the college and its students came from 197 donors - a new high level of giving and par...
Dec 5, 2023, 9:19am EST
Central College Donates Historic House
Historic homes of Pella have long family connections with Central College. The Prins House, 906 Independence, is one such home that will avoid demolition and be preserved in the Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District. The City of Pella's Historic P...
Dec 4, 2023, 1:13pm EST
Central Art Students Design Mural to Prevent Bird Collisions
Central College continues its commitment to environmental stewardship with the installation of a second student-designed sticker mural on the windows of the Roe Center. The window, which faces north, has caused significant bird deaths for many years. ...
Nov 28, 2023, 4:38pm EST
Enjoy Sounds of the Holiday at Central College
Central College's music program welcomes the public to a host of holiday concerts, including the 49th annual Christmas Candlelight Concerts. The Central Community Orchestra will host a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Douwstra Auditorium on H...
Nov 22, 2023, 9:57am EST
Central RED Society to Present Community Christmas Strum
The Central RED Society will present "Community Christmas Strum" with Sarah Van Waardhuizen, associate professor of music education at Central College, on Monday, Dec. 4. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. in the Dave '61 and Ardie Sutphen '64 Common ...
Nov 21, 2023, 11:23am EST
Central College Brings Industry Leader to Prepare Students in Business
Central College welcomes Clay Thompson, retired vice president of Caterpillar Financial Services, a member of the Central Board of Trustee and a 1990 Central graduate, as an executive in residence for the Fall 2023 semester. "Clay brings global busine...
Nov 20, 2023, 11:22am EST
Mills Gallery to Feature Student Exhibit
Central College's Mills Gallery will feature the works of 15 students who are creating art pieces with different mediums during the Fall 2023 semester. Brian Roberts, professor of art and 1992 Central graduate, curated the student exhibition. "The cre...
Nov 16, 2023, 11:58am EST
Central College Expands Majors and Minors
Central College began offering a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Central also added two more minors - data science and social justice studies. "Central has developed and expanded the options to enga...
Nov 14, 2023, 5:36pm EST
Central College Receives $50,000 Gift from Noel Cover Foundation
Central College has received a $50,000 distribution from the Noel Cover Foundation of Cozad, Nebraska, to support scholarships for students. Central is one of four colleges to receive regular gifts from the foundation and the only Iowa institution rep...
Oct 30, 2023, 4:53pm EDT