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Central College Student Named Goldwater Scholar
A Central College student has been named a 2020 Goldwater Scholar in a prestigious national competition that recognizes undergraduates for outstanding achievements in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering. Katelyn Wang, a member of the ...
Apr 22, 2020, 2:22pm EDT
Student Completes First-Of-Its-Kind Apprenticeship in Pella
Charles Vander Velden, a 2019 graduate of Pella High School, became the first registered apprentice through the Career Academy of Pella, part of a new and expanding work-based educational program in Marion County. "Thanks to everyone who helped me. ...
Apr 20, 2020, 12:06pm EDT
Central College Temporarily Waives ACT/SAT Testing Requirements
Central College has announced it has temporarily waived ACT or SAT testing requirements for students applying for admission in Fall 2020. The change in policy was made because testing for the ACT and SAT has been suspended nationally because of the ...
Apr 16, 2020, 11:09am EDT
Central College Student Michael Escobedo, Leader of OLAS, Honored by Iowa Campus Compact
Iowa Campus Compact has announced its winners of the 2020 Engaged Campus Awards and the list includes two nominated by Central College. Kellie Gorsche Markey, a 1988 graduate of Central who founded Dorothy's House in Des Moines, Iowa, received the A...
Apr 15, 2020, 3:29pm EDT
Central College Grad Markey, OLAS Honored by Iowa Campus Compact
Iowa Campus Compact has announced its winners of the 2020 Engaged Campus Awards and the list includes two nominated by Central College. Kellie Gorsche Markey, a 1988 graduate of Central who founded Dorothy's House in Des Moines, Iowa, received the A...
Apr 15, 2020, 2:48pm EDT
Central College Announces New Self-Designed Studies Minor in Data Science
Central College is adding a self-designed studies minor in data science beginning Fall 2020, the result of a growing interest in the field from both faculty and students. Students will get a glimpse into the back-end coding creation of applications ...
Apr 13, 2020, 10:32am EDT
Central College's Hoo-Rah Day Once Again a Success
Central College held its fourth-annual Hoo-Rah Day on April 7. This year's focus centered on helping the entire Central family and unleashing the Central Dutch spirit. In total, the college raised a record $225,372 to help support scholarships and a...
Apr 8, 2020, 2:07pm EDT
Central College's Duinink Appointed to Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Leslie Duinink, registrar and class dean at Central College, has been appointed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to the Iowa Board of Chiropractic. The Iowa Board of Chiropractic evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses ...
Apr 6, 2020, 11:56am EDT
Central Cares Fund Set Up to Help Students in Need
Central College has established the Central Cares Fund to help students experiencing extreme hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. "As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, Central recognizes the need to help others," says Sunny Gon...
Apr 2, 2020, 11:34am EDT
Teri Vos Named Director of Work-Based Learning
Teri Vos has been named director of a new work-based learning program funded by a grant from Future Ready Iowa. Vos will oversee all aspects of the work-based learning program, a collaborative community project in Pella, Iowa. Partners in the projec...
Mar 31, 2020, 11:07am EDT