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Central College Adds Bachelor of Science Option in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Central College has added a new academic degree to the chemistry program beginning the Fall 2022 semester: a Bachelor of Science degree. A B.S. in chemistry and a B.S. biochemistry have curriculum certified by the American Chemical Society. The B.S. d...
Sep 21, 2022, 10:15am EDT
NASA Astronaut Raja Chari to Speak at Central College
Raja Chari, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut and commander of the NASA SpaceX Crew-3 mission, will present at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, Douwstra Auditorium, on Central College's campus. Central hosted "Space Station Central" ...
Sep 15, 2022, 11:37am EDT
Central's First Pre-Athletic Training Alumni Passes Athletic Training Board
Central College alumna, Renee Williams, a pre-athletic training graduate in the Class of 2020, has completed graduate school and passed the board of certification exam. Williams is the first Central pre-athletic training alumna to become board-certifie...
Sep 14, 2022, 1:00pm EDT
Central College's Mills Gallery Features Glass Work Referencing Antique Objects
Central College welcomes the works of glass artist Nadine Saylor to the Mills Gallery on display now through Sept. 23. Saylor's exhibit is titled "Recollections: Objects of Memory." A reception for the artist will be held in the Mills Gallery 5 p.m. T...
Sep 13, 2022, 2:00pm EDT
Central College Art Professor Mat Kelly Exhibiting Work at Jordan House Museum
Central College's Mat Kelly, professor of art and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, was selected to display his drawings, prints and handmade books at the Jordan House Museum in West Des Moines until Friday, Sept. 30. Timeless is ...
Sep 13, 2022, 9:00am EDT
Central Introduces Business Analytics and Business Secondary Education Tracks
Central College's business management program will expand its offerings to include business analytics and teacher education options as it prepares students for high-demand jobs of the future. The business analytics track prepares students to analyze l...
Sep 12, 2022, 11:54am EDT
Central College's Engineering Program Earns ABET Accreditation
Central College's engineering program has received accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. "Achieving ABET accreditation of our engineering program is a historic milestone for Central," says Mary E.M. Strey, vice president f...
Sep 8, 2022, 10:00am EDT
48-Hour Challenge Raises More Than $166,000 for Scholarships
Central College's Journey 48-Hour Challenge surpassed its goal of $135,000, raising more than $166,000 for students in August. From noon Tuesday, Aug. 23, to noon Thursday, Aug. 25, 269 alumni, family and friends of Central contributed $166,787 to the...
Sep 6, 2022, 11:02am EDT
Central College Announces Changes Among Faculty
Central College has announced changes among its faculty for the 2022-23 academic year. Two assistant professors have earned tenure and promotion to associate professor: Tim Olin - history (B.A. and M.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A. and Ph.D., Pur...
Sep 1, 2022, 2:01pm EDT
Central Faculty Received Funding to Benefit Teaching
The Moore Family Foundation Faculty Development Program for Teaching provided grant funding for 12 faculty projects at Central College during the 2021-22 academic year. The funding total was $63,879. Dawn Stiemsma Reece, associate professor of sociolo...
Aug 29, 2022, 11:18am EDT