Recent News
Central Professor Papakonstantinidis Publishes Chapter in Book
Stavros Papakonstantinidis, associate professor of communication studies at Central College, has co-authored a chapter in the newly released book, "Promotional Practices and Perspectives from Emerging Markets." The chapter, titled "Entrepreneurship in...
Oct 10, 2022, 11:52am EDT
Iowa TRIO Conference Hosted Future Leaders at Central
The Iowa TRIO Student Leadership Conference welcomed 200 high school and college students from across the state to Central College's campus on Monday, Oct. 3. The conference immersed students in an energy-filled day of opportunities to connect students...
Oct 6, 2022, 11:20am EDT
Central's Commitment to Affordability
This fall Central College awarded each new incoming student -- first-year and transfer -- a donor-funded Journey Scholarship. This is the first time in the college's history that it committed a scholarship to all new incoming students, irrespective of ...
Oct 5, 2022, 3:38pm EDT
Central's Mills Gallery Showcases Alumni Artists
The Mills Gallery at Central College welcomes the public for a special alumni exhibition, Sept. 28 to Oct. 26, just in time for Homecoming 2022. Four alumni from the class of 1992 will have pieces on display. This show aligns with the 30-year reunion f...
Oct 3, 2022, 12:44pm EDT
Central RED Society to Present "Smash Park Pella: Behind the Scenes"
Central College's Central RED Society will present "Smash Park Pella: Behind the Scenes" with Luke Ballenger, a 2006 Central graduate, on Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Boat Moore Weller Rooms, Maytag Student Center on Central's campus. Dinner will be serv...
Oct 3, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Central College to Host Service Day
Central College will hold its annual Service Day on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Service Day demonstrates Central's commitment to empowering its students, staff and faculty to be engaged in their communities. It integrates learning through service and provides opp...
Sep 29, 2022, 12:50pm EDT
Central College Announces 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars
Central College's education program has announced its 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars. The Geisler Penquite Foundation honors and supports exceptional students in the college's education program who exhibit academic success, progress in the program, an...
Sep 27, 2022, 10:00am EDT
Central College Music and Theatre Programs Set for October
Central College's music and theater programs will showcase five events in October. As a new addition to Homecoming festivities, the musical theatre program welcomes the public to a production of the musical comedy, "Lend Me a Tenor," 7 p.m. on Oct. 5-...
Sep 22, 2022, 11:08am EDT
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