Recent News
Central College Receives $76,000 to Benefit Teaching
The Moore Family Foundation Faculty Development Program for Teaching is providing grant funding for 14 faculty projects at Central College for the 2020-21 academic year. The funding total is more than $76,000. Funding supports projects, some of whic...
Jul 20, 2020, 2:30pm EDT
Central College's Fundraising Efforts See 20% Increase For Fiscal Year
Central College enjoyed another record-breaking year in its fundraising efforts for the Journey Scholarship Fund and saw tremendous overall support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. More than 4,000 alumni and friends donated $5.67 million, a...
Jul 16, 2020, 2:26pm EDT
Central College Staff Members to Serve Office for EOA, TRIO
Three Central College employees were elected to serve as officers with the Educational Opportunity Association and Iowa TRIO. Ellie Burns, director of pre-college programs at Central, was named secretary of the EOA. Kristin Lewis, assistant director...
Jul 13, 2020, 12:15pm EDT
Central College Publishes Annual Writing Anthology
Central College's annual Writing Anthology, a collection of exceptional student work from across the liberal arts curriculum, has been released for the 2019-20 academic year. This marks the 40th year for the Writing Anthology, which has been continuous...
Jul 9, 2020, 4:19pm EDT
Central College Adds Two Members to Board of Trustees
Central College has announced changes to its Board of Trustees, including the addition of two new members and the retirement of two others. Mike Van Voorst and Christine Epperly Ieuter were elected as new members, beginning their terms July 1. Karin...
Jul 7, 2020, 10:47am EDT
Local High School Students Complete IT Certification Workshop at Central
Four high school students from the Pella area recently completed a two-week workshop on campus at Central College as they worked toward IT certification. The workshop was part of a new work-based learning program of which Central College is a partner. ...
Jun 30, 2020, 5:02pm EDT
Central College to Host STEM Camp Visit Day
Central College is hosting a hands-on STEM Camp Visit Day for high school students. Sponsored by Marion County Community Foundation, the free event will take place Friday, July 24, and gives prospective students a chance to explore science, technology,...
Jun 25, 2020, 1:22pm EDT
Central RED to Host Zoom Event About Bats
Central College's Central RED Society will present "The World of Bats" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. The event is free via Zoom at centralcollege.zoom.us/j/98158831865. Russ Benedict, professor of biology at Central, will discuss all things bats durin...
Jun 23, 2020, 11:52am EDT
Central College Announces Changes Among Faculty
Central College announces changes among its faculty for the 2020-21 academic year. Two assistant professors have earned tenure and promotion to associate professor: C.D. Adamson (B.A., M.A., Central Missouri State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech...
Jun 18, 2020, 4:19pm EDT
Registration Still Open for Three Summer Camps at Central College
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of most of the camps and clinics scheduled each summer on campus at Central College. This includes all athletics camps. There are still a few camps accepting registration for this summer. Information...
Jun 15, 2020, 12:08pm EDT