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Joshua Doležal

Central College's Dolezal Publishes Essay on Syruping in Literary Journal

Joshua Dolezal, Central College professor of English, recently published his essay "Syruping" in Fourth Genre. Released twice annually by the Michigan State University Press, Fourth Genre is a literary journal devoted to notable, innovative work in cre...
May 7, 2020, 2:16pm EDT
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Central College Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Work With Environment

A Central College student has received the highly competitive Udall Scholarship, which recognizes college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing careers related to the environment, leadership, public service and issues re...
May 6, 2020, 3:15pm EDT
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Central College Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship for Work With Environment

A Central College student has received the highly competitive Udall Scholarship, which recognizes college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing careers related to the environment, leadership, public service and issues re...
May 6, 2020, 3:12pm EDT
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Central College Offers Special Pandemic Summer Course for Students

Central College will offer two special remote courses in the summer of 2020 about the COVID-19 pandemic - one for incoming first-year students and another for current students. In both 11-week courses, titled An Interdisciplinary Conversation on COV...
Apr 30, 2020, 1:27pm EDT
Chevy Freiburger, left, and Carol Williamson

Freiburger's Role Expands to Lead Central College's Enrollment Management Efforts

Central College has announced leadership changes in its enrollment management and student development teams. Chevy Freiburger, who has been the executive director of admission for the past year, has been promoted to the role of dean of enrollment ma...
Apr 28, 2020, 12:17pm EDT
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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
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Charles Vander Velden

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
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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
Michael Escobedo

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
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Kellie Markey

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
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About Central College

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Ranked the No. 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed 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. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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