Recent News

Denise Lamphier, executive director of communications and marketing

Central College's Lamphier Published in HigherEd Dive

Central College's executive director of communications and marketing published two articles in HigherEd Dive, a national daily news outlet for higher education. Denise Lamphier shares what she learned from her own child's college search in "5 college ...

Oct 11, 2022, 2:58pm EDT

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

During the Scholarship Dinner, held each spring, donors and students dine together and share their Central stories.

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

A special alumni art exhibit will fill the Mills Gallery, Sept. 28 to Oct. 26, with four artists from the Class of 1992.

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’s Service Day will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. This day of service began in 2006. In 2021, 1,975 hours were donated from 630 volunteers.

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

The annual Singfest will be at Central College in October.

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’s new B.S. degrees for chemistry and biochemistry direct students toward additional courses in the sciences including physics, engineering and mathematics, in support of their career goals.

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

About Central College

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment 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 and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.