Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
Students Study Abroad
Central College students are studying around the world this semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad -
Mar 5
Service-Learning Project
A pillar of a Central College education is community service and civic engagement. In Spring 2024, 115 Central students are participating in a service-learning opportunity to build civic engagement.
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Community Service -
Feb 28
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Central Students Participate in Spring Internships
32 Central College students will participate in internships for the Spring 2024 semester.
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Internship -
Feb 20
Central Theatre Students Awards and Recognitions
Central College's theatre students and creative team received a commendation for their achievements during the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Midwest Region conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Student Competition -
Feb 13
Iowa County Conservation Board Convention Participant
Central College students in the environmental and sustainability program attended the annual Iowa County Conservation Convention, accompanied by Anya Butt, professor of biology.
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Experiential Learning -
Feb 12
Scholar Day Participant
Central College welcomed 140 students to its Winter Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
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Academic competition -
Feb 7
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
Central College recognized 408 students who were named to the Fall 2023 dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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Dean's List -
Feb 1
Iowa Physiological Society Presenter
Central student selected as a presentor at the Iowa Physiological Society Meeting in December 2023.
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Academic Award -
2023 Dec 18
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Selected for EAM Chicago Trip
EAM Club members traveled to Chicago to explore a potential career in a major metropolitan area and network with Central College alumni there.
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Club or Organization -
2023 Nov 8
2023-24 Central College Student Senate
Central College introduces the 2023-24 Student Senators and Executive Officers.
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Student Government -
2023 Oct 12
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Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
83 Central College students earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
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Student Excellence -
2023 Jun 9
Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting Presentation
Central College faculty and students presented work on native bees of Iowa at the Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting in April.
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Research / Grant -
2023 Jun 1
Outstanding Student Awards
Central College's Student Development office released the 2023 student leadership awards. This year 95 nominations were received from students, staff and faculty. A panel of faculty and staff reviewed the nominations and selected awardees.
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Leadership -
2023 May 26
Commencement Recognition Class of 2023
Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
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Graduation -
2023 May 16
2022-2023 Central College Student Scholarship Recognition
Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2022-23 academic year.
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Scholarship -
2023 Apr 28
Recognition during the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Central College students in the theatre program attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines. Five Central students were recognized while participating in the program.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2023 Feb 17
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Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago
11 Central College students participated in an Economics, Accounting and Business Management (EAM) trip Nov. 3-- 5 to Chicago.
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Business/professional -
2022 Nov 14
Fall 2022 Internship
Central students build real-world experiences at internships during the Fall 2022 semester.
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Who's Who -
2022 Sep 28
Central College Announces Political Science Honors Society Inductees
Central College recognizes eight students who were inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society.
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Honor Society -
2022 Apr 5
Elizabeth Hurlbut '23 Interns with Quad City Steamwheelers
Liz Hurlbut '23 had an athletic training internship with the Quad City Steamwheelers.
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Achievement (Other) -
2022 Sep 19
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Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations
Two Central College students gave their Senior Honors Thesis presentations Wednesday, Dec. 1.
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Honors Program -
2021 Dec 14
Good Luck on Finals!
It's finals week! We would like to wish you the best of luck on your finals and congratulate you on making it through this semester.
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School Spirit -
2021 Dec 13
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Central College Quarterback Blaine Hawkins Featured on WHO 13
Blaine Hawkins, quarterback for the Central College football team, was featured on WHO 13 for his accomplishments on the field.
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Sports -
2021 Nov 12
Students Back on Campus at Central College
Welcome back to Central College! Last semester didn't end the way any of us planned, but we are thrilled to have you back on campus for the Fall 2020 semester. We are all proud to be Forever Dutch!
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Enrollment -
2020 Sep 11
Central Student Accepted into SHPEP Program
Central College student Deryck Cleppe, Class of 2022 and a biochemistry major from Chelsea, Iowa, was accepted into the Summer Health Professions Education Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. SHPEP is a free summer program at academic institutions across the country with the "goal to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools."
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Work Experience -
2020 Jul 14
Central Students Participate in Mission Trip to Texas
20 Central College students participated in a weeklong mission trip over winter break to Mission, Texas. While there, they partnered with a local church and built two homes for families in need. Students also spent time in worship, attended a local church, put on a community carnival and took part in other outreach activities. The theme of the week was "All In."
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Volunteer -
2020 Jan 22