Recent News
Alumni Couple Pledges Match for Journey 48-Hour Challenge
A passion for intellectual curiosity and the freedom to explore diverse interests at Central College laid the groundwork for the successful careers of Aaron Shileny, 1997 Central graduate and a career federal law clerk, and Lisa Vander Wilt Shileny, 19...
Aug 20, 2025, 10:33am EDT
Central College Alumni Award Winners Announced
Central College will present alumni awards to three graduates with service-driven careers and passion for doing a world of good. The recipients will be honored at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in the Graham Conference Center, during the Heritage Day Lun...
Aug 11, 2025, 12:22pm EDT
Central RED Launches Fall Semester Program Schedule
Central RED Society offers an impressive schedule of programs for this fall that are open to the public. Details about each event are available at central.edu/red. The fall classes begin on Tuesday, Aug. 26, with Ella Paulson presenting "Life in the A...
Aug 7, 2025, 11:18am EDT
Central College Realigns Advancement Staff to Support "A World of Good" Campaign
Central College has announced a strategic realignment and several promotions within its advancement division to support the evolving priorities of the college's comprehensive campaign "A World of Good." The changes reflect a growing emphasis on donor e...
Aug 4, 2025, 11:17am EDT
Central Chemistry Professors Publish Laboratory Curriculum
A recent study published in the Journal of Chemical Education highlights a new lab experiment that gives first-semester organic chemistry students hands-on experience by synthesizing a compound found in common allergy medicine. Central researchers wer...
Jul 31, 2025, 9:12am EDT
Central College Soars to Unprecedented Heights with Record-Shattering $17.7 Million Fundraising Year!
Central College just concluded its 2024-25 fiscal year on an absolute high, smashing all previous fundraising records and securing an astounding $17,715,963! This monumental achievement marks the highest level of fundraising in the college's 172-year h...
Jul 28, 2025, 12:53pm EDT
Central's Top Scholars for 2025-26 Awarded
Central College announces the recipients of its prestigious full-tuition scholarships for the Class of 2029, recognizing both the outstanding achievements of these students and the incredible generosity of the donors who make these awards possible. "C...
Jul 23, 2025, 11:40am EDT
Central Announces Consolidated Operations Plan and Promotions
Central College President Mark Putnam announced a consolidated operations plan and new leadership aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing customer services. The college has realigned five administrative divisions, focusing on campus services, fa...
Jul 21, 2025, 11:25am EDT
Central College Earns Silver in CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
Central College received a silver in the Circle of Excellence Awards hosted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The award-winning entry, "On Track for Greatness Campaign," features Scotty Johnson, Class of 2026 business management ...
Jul 17, 2025, 9:24am EDT
Central College Board of Trustees Welcomes New Leaders
Central College Board of Trustees announces a new treasurer and elects five new members, terms began July 1. The trustees tapped Mike Van Voorst, 1993 Central graduate and current trustee, for treasurer. He recently retired as vice president and finan...
Jul 15, 2025, 12:04pm EDT
