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The public is invited to a presentation by Raja Chari, NASA astronaut, on Thursday, Sept. 22.

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

Renee Williams ’20 and John Roslien, associate professor of kinesiology, pose during the Mid America Athletic Trainers' Association’s awards night, when Williams received a scholarship.

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

Nadine Saylor’s glass exhibit includes a pincushion display along with the history of why tomato pincushions were so prevalent in history.

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

Mathew Kelly’s Luminous II piece sits on a piano in the Jordan House Museum.

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

Maggie Fisher Schlerman, associate professor of accounting and a 2002 graduate of Central College.

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

ABET accreditation means that Central College’s engineering program has a level of quality that is recognized globally. says Liz Golovatski, associate professor of physics, (center) discusses physics with students in a lab.

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

Central is celebrating a successful Journey 48-Hour Challenge fundraising campaign.

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 welcomes seven new faculty members for Fall 2022. From left, front row: Mary Donato, Mary Ross, Erin Durflinger and Taylor Welden; back row: Lance Dyzak, Sean Stephenson and Brad Lampe.

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

Dawn Stiemsma Reece, associate professor of sociology at Central College and 1989 graduate, lead a workshop in August with Central faculty to improve student participation in engaging discussions.

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

Central College students in the strength and conditioning program work with collegiate level student-athletes in the weight training center.

Central's Strength and Conditioning Program Earns First in State Accreditation

Central College became the first college in Iowa - and one of just four in the nation - to earn accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs. The program is predominantly focused on preparing athletics coaches. ...

Aug 25, 2022, 1:31pm 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.