Recent News
Geisler-Penquite Foundation Announces $9 Million Gift to Central College
The Geisler-Penquite Foundation awards more than $9 million to Central College, the largest single gift to Central in the college's history. "With deep appreciation, we celebrate the Geisler-Penquite Foundation for this transformative gift. We are gra...
Sep 20, 2024, 11:21am EDT
Central College Exceeds Fundraising Challenge Goal
Central College burst into the new academic year with a record-breaking Journey 48-Hour Challenge fundraiser. During the challenge running Aug. 27 to 29, the Central family raised $176,703 for student scholarships. "We are honored and awed by the trem...
Sep 16, 2024, 1:32pm EDT
Central College Homecoming 2024 Welcomes All to Campus
Central College's 2024 Homecoming plans offer alumni and the greater community opportunities to join in festivities for the whole family. Central will open the Homecoming week with guest speaker, Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate, sharing her poetr...
Sep 10, 2024, 10:43am EDT
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to Speak at Central College
Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate, will read from her works and participate in an interview with Harry Smith, distinguished Central College Class of 1973 alumnus and former NBC Today Show and CBS reporter, at Central's Writers Reading. The public is...
Sep 4, 2024, 3:50pm EDT
Mills Gallery Features Elizabeth Rhoads Read Art Exhibit
Central College welcomes the works of Elizabeth Rhoads Read, fiber artist, to the Mills Gallery. Read uses simple materials such as paper, discarded fabric and abject items to create organic sculptures. Her exhibit is on display until Friday, Sept. 20....
Aug 29, 2024, 12:07pm EDT
Central RED Reflects on 9/11 with Rod Bandstra
The Central RED Society welcomes Lt. Colonel Rod Bandstra, U.S. Air Force, on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Lunch will be served at 11:30 p.m. in the Dave '61 and Ardie Sutphen '64 Common Room, Central's Graham Annex. The cost is $15. Most Americans remember w...
Aug 26, 2024, 12:49pm EDT
Central College Welcomes Eight New Faculty
Central College introduces eight new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. Central continues its solid reputation encouraging students to be thought-leaders in their chosen career paths and engaged citizens. These new faculty members will nurt...
Aug 19, 2024, 11:38am EDT
Central RED Goes to Barnswallow Flowers
The Central RED Society will visit Barnswallow Flowers at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The group will learn about flower farming sustainability in Iowa, how to harvest flowers and create bouquets to take home. Meredith Nunnikhoven...
Aug 15, 2024, 10:58am EDT
Community Invited to Central's Big Red Rally Aug. 22
Central College invites the public to a free mini-block party with the Iowa Wild Hockey 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, for the inaugural Big Red Rally on the Central campus. Iowa Wild will bring its Wild on Wheels tour to Pella, presented by Kwik Star. I...
Aug 12, 2024, 1:23pm EDT
Central College Announces Faculty Promotions
The Central College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to promote five faculty to professors in their areas of expertise. "I'm so delighted to announce the promotion of these faculty members who have demonstrated their commitment to Central students,...
Aug 8, 2024, 4:54pm EDT