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Central College President Mark Putnam signed a new agreement with Mercy College President Adreain Henry to open new nursing degree options.

Central College Announces Nursing Partnership with Mercy College of Health Sciences

Central College signed an agreement with Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, to offer its 3+1 dual degree nursing program. The signing with Central President Mark Putnam and Mercy College President Adreain Henry on October 8 launches ...

Oct 14, 2024, 10:00am EDT

Central Conversations is a weekly podcast with Central College alumni and trustees Harry Smith ’73 and Clay Thompson ’90.

Central College Launches New Podcast Series

Central Conversations is a weekly podcast hosted by Central College. Leading the conversations are two Central alumni and trustees, Clay Thompson, Class of 1990, and Harry Smith, Class of 1973. They will interview members of the Central community abou...

Oct 10, 2024, 10:48am EDT

Attendees at the 2024 Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship dinner from Central College are, from left: Paulina Mena, professor of biology, Noemi Vega, Class of 2025, Jenna-Marie Hernandez, Class of 2024, and Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish.

Central Students Awarded Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarships

Latinos Unidos of Iowa awarded scholarships to two Central College students during Unlocking Your Future, the 2024 academic scholarship awards ceremony and dinner. Oscar Reynaga, Central senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, ...

Oct 9, 2024, 10:43am EDT

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central, co-authors academic article focused on teaching organic chemistry to students.

Central Professor Wackerly Published in Academic Journal

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central College, is the lead author of an article titled "Teaching Abductive Reasoning for Use as a Problem-Solving Tool in Organic Chemistry and Beyond," recently published in Frontiers in Education. ...

Oct 8, 2024, 1:01pm EDT

Grandparent Day welcomes grandchildren and grandparents to the Central College football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, and honors the late Dan Marburger. Pictured is Dan and his grandson, Miles.

Inaugural Grandparent Day Special at Central College Football

Central College introduces Grandparent Day on Saturday, Oct. 19. Grandparents are invited to bring their grandchild/ren to the Central football game at 1 p.m. in the Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium when the team plays Luther College. All children 12...

Oct 7, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Central College alumnus Jeff Boeyink, Class of 1985, donates to Central’s internship programs.

Gifts to Central College Support Internships

College internships jumpstart many professional careers and Central College believes these are important to post-graduation success. Central students gain real-world experience, professional networks, practical application of knowledge and skills learn...

Oct 3, 2024, 4:42pm EDT

Central’s music programs offer a variety of concert events for the public in October.

Music Concerts from Central College

Central College will host several music performances open to the public. The Flying Pans Alumni Steel Band will perform Homecoming weekend, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's AeroSteel concert. It will highlight much of the same Aerosmith ...

Oct 2, 2024, 2:01pm EDT

The Mills Gallery features the works of Stina Joy Henslee through Friday, Oct. 18. Two of her many pieces are Ecclesiastes 7:26 and Revelations 19:7.

Mills Gallery Features Stina Joy Henslee Art Exhibit

Central College welcomes the works of Stina Joy Henslee, mixed media artist and graphic designer, to the Mills Gallery. The exhibit is on display Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Friday, Oct. 18. An artist's reception will be 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Hen...

Sep 30, 2024, 12:34pm EDT

Central College students will perform “A Body of Water” as an all-student-produced play. Directing the play are Amelia Brown ’25, Emily Shields ’25 and Brooklynn Cassens ’25.

'A Body of Water' Performance Set for Oct. 3-6

Central College's theatre program will present an all-student-produced play, "A Body of Water," by Lee Blessing. The performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 3-5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Kruidenier Theatre. The performance is free and runs approximate...

Sep 26, 2024, 10:27am EDT

Explore creative writing and memories in a two-part Central Red program.

Central RED to Offer a Two-part Exploratory Writing Program

The Central RED Society will host a two-part presentation "Memory and Self-Discovery: A Hands-on Introduction to Exploratory Writing," with Dan Weeks, a retired book and magazine editor, Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Tuesday, Oct. 15. Dinner will be served at ...

Sep 25, 2024, 1:22pm EDT

About Central College

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Ranked the No. 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.