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Central College Students Explore Passion for Research
Research opens so many doors of opportunity for curious students on Central College's campus. This summer 13 students received funding to conduct research on campus with faculty in biology, chemistry, genetics, kinesiology and musical theatre. Russ Be...
Aug 7, 2023, 4:23pm EDT
Central Faculty Explore New International Programs
Central College faculty completed international travel in May and June funded by a grant from the Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students Program. This grant is funded by the U.S. Department of State and supported in its implementatio...
Jul 27, 2023, 10:00am EDT
Central College Appoints Associate Dean of Learning Enrichment
Aaron Roerdink, a 1997 Central graduate, has been named the inaugural associate dean of learning enrichment and associate professor-in-residence of chemistry at Central College. He will begin at Central in late-July. "Aaron brings exceptional skills t...
Jul 26, 2023, 1:25pm EDT
Central College Campus Ministries Honors Donor
The joy of giving continues for the Braskamp family. In Spring 2022, seven siblings established an endowment at Central College to honor their parents - Allan and Grace Braskamp. That endowment is now spreading joy through community outreach and missio...
Jul 24, 2023, 3:23pm EDT
Central College Students Learn Firsthand About Social Justice in the City
This summer Central College is offering a Social Justice in the City course, which introduces students to social justice issues. During June and July, participants attend class and serve with local nonprofits in Des Moines, Iowa, that are addressing so...
Jul 20, 2023, 10:56am EDT
Central College Welcomes Six New Board Members
Central College announced changes to its Board of Trustees with the addition of six new members and the retirement of three individuals. Joining the Central board are Lori Fegley, Kara Kohler Hoogensen, Shannan Mattiace, Marc Poortinga, Dave Smith and...
Jul 19, 2023, 11:20am EDT
Central College Honors Retiring Administrators
Central College celebrates the careers of two longstanding administrators who retired after the 2022-23 academic year - Carol Williamson and Marguerite "Peggy" Fitch. Carol Williamson retired from the role of vice president for student development and...
Jul 17, 2023, 10:33am EDT
Central Engineering Student Chosen for Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship
Katherine Stroh, Central College Class of 2024 from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was selected for a U.S. Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship. Stroh, an engineering major at Central, will work at the Ames National Laboratory in Ames, I...
Jun 26, 2023, 12:46pm EDT
Central Chemistry Student Secures Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Central College's Summer Sterrenberg, Class of 2024, has been awarded one of the highly competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships through the National Science Foundation. Sterrenberg from Lake Mills, Iowa, will spend nine weeks this summer ...
Jun 22, 2023, 10:24am EDT
Central College Announces 2023 Top Scholarship Awardees
Central College is proud to announce this year's recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships, Pella Corporation Engineering Scholarship, Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships and the Thomas Ross Smith Scholarship - the most prestigious awards granted at...
Jun 21, 2023, 11:32am EDT