Recent News
Central's Russ Goodman Presents Research on Presidential Election Predictions
Russell Goodman, professor of mathematics at Central College, presented research revealing the theoretical lowest percentage of the popular vote that a presidential candidate would need to win a presidential election. At the Neumann University Colloqu...
Mar 27, 2023, 3:14pm EDT
Central College Recognized for Best of Red Rock 2022
Central College earned three Best of Red Rock awards from the Marion County Economic Development Commission. This year's contest consisted of 10 Top 10 lists and 22 category winners. In 2022, Central's red phone booth was a popular location to take ph...
Mar 23, 2023, 5:47pm EDT
Central College's Mills Gallery Features Kayla Lindquist '25
Central College welcomes a "Wildlife Photography" exhibit by Kayla Lindquist, Class of 2025, to the Mills Gallery from Wednesday, March 22, to Friday, April 14. A reception for the artist will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Mills Gallery, Lu...
Mar 21, 2023, 12:38pm EDT
Oscar Reynaga Selected for Chicago Semester's Scholar-In-Residence Program
Central College's Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and dean of the Class of 2023, has been selected for the Chicago Semester's Summer 2023 Scholar-in-Residence Program. During the workshop experience, Reynaga will have the opportunity to coll...
Mar 20, 2023, 11:59am EDT
Central College's Mark Putnam Honored for PACE Alliance Service
The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance Board of Directors honored Mark Putnam, Central College president, on his retirement as the PACE executive board president. Putnam served in the role since 2017. "I've had the privilege of serving on the ...
Mar 15, 2023, 12:07pm EDT
Central RED Society to Present "From Disaster to Hope and Healing"
Central College's Central RED Society will present "From Disaster to Hope and Healing" with Mary Glendening, hospital administrator, registered nurse and 1987 Central graduate, on Thursday, March 23. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in Dave and Ardi...
Mar 13, 2023, 9:45am EDT
Central Receives $480,000 Gift from Geisler Penquite Foundation
The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central College a two-part gift totaling $480,000. The foundation has committed $300,000 to create three endowed scholarships for students accepted into the education program. In addition, the foundation gave $18...
Mar 9, 2023, 3:20pm EST
Welcome Spring with Music Programs at Central College
Central College's music program prepares for a busy March including a Spring Break tour and concerts. Join the Flying Pans Steel Band in Douwstra Auditorium for their Caribbean-style post-tour concert. The ensemble will be performing at 6 p.m. on Sund...
Mar 6, 2023, 12:40pm EST
Central College Announces New Chief Talent, Equity and Engagement Officer
Jill Anderson will join Central College as the new chief talent, equity and engagement officer, beginning March 6. Anderson will head up the newly created Office of Talent, Equity and Engagement. This new role combines three key areas at Central: tale...
Mar 2, 2023, 2:26pm EST
Central College's Theatre Program to Perform Interactive Play for All Ages
Central College's upcoming theatrical performance will start in March with a trip to outer space. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," by Ernie Nolan, follows a new galactic recruit, a missing star and a bit of unexpected mayhem in the world of the Star K...
Mar 1, 2023, 4:03pm EST