Central College

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.

Central College students expanded their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Fall 2026 semester.

Central College's Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present Leonard Bernstein's opera, "Trouble in Tahiti."

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Summer 2026 semester.

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours.The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. We congratulate them on this well-deserved accomplishment.

Central College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 33 students this spring.

Central College awarded degrees on 205 graduates during Commencement 2026, May 16, in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus.

Central College hosted the Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.

Central College will showcase First Date, a romantic musical comedy about the horrors, humiliations and occasional happy surprises of blind dates. The musical tells the story of blind date newbie Aaron as he meets serial dater Casey, and their first date turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. Performances will be Thursday, Feb. 26, Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Kruidenier Theatre on Central's campus. A matinee performance also will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Directed by Ron Rybkowski, technical director and lecturer of theatre, this musical comedy features a cast and crew of 30 students.

Central College opens another exciting production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel this Halloween weekend. Performances will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Kruidenier Theatre on Central's campus. A matinee performance will also be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Directed by C.D. Adamson, associate professor of theatre, this timeless musical will feature a cast of 18 students.

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Spring 2026 semester.

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours.The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. We congratulate them on this well-deserved accomplishment.

Central students elect their representatives for 2025-26 Senate.

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Fall 2025 semester.

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours.The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. We congratulate them on this well-deserved accomplishment.

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Summer of 2025.

The Summer Undergraduate Research program gives Central College students the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Central welcomed 24 students for summer undergraduate research projects on campus.

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours.The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. We congratulate them on this well-deserved accomplishment.

Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2024-25 academic year.

Central College Student Development office announced the 2025 student leadership award recipients. Each year, Student Development seeks nominations campus-wide to recognize the contributions, achievements and efforts of Central students, student groups and club advisors. This year, the office received over 50 nominations! A panel representing Academic Affairs and Student Development reviewed the nominations and selected the following award recipients for 2025. Congratulations to all the nominees and the 2025 award recipients.

Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.

Central College psychology faculty traveled with 24 Central students and recent alumni who presented research at the Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 9-12, in Chicago. Attendance and participation in industry events gives Central students greater hands-on expriences and newtorking opportunties to advance their careers.

Central College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 42 students this spring.

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Spring 2025 semester.

A pillar of a Central College education is community service and civic engagement. In Spring 2025, 44 Central students are participating in a service-learning opportunity to build civic engagement.

Central College's Visual and Performing Arts Department will perform "Bonnie and Clyde" at 7 p.m. April 9-12. The musical, based on the Tony-nominated production with music from the legendary Frank Wildhorn, features thrilling adventure and a non-traditional score combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music.

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.