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.
Service-Learning Project
Pillars of a Central College education are community service and civic engagement. In Fall 2024, Central students participate in a community-engaged learning opportunity to build civic engagement.
Community Service -
Oct 14
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.
Study Abroad -
Oct 14
Central Students Participate in Internships
Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Fall 2024 semester.
Internship -
Oct 3
Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship Awardee
Latinos Unidos of Iowa presented "Unlocking Your Future," the 2024 academic scholarship awards ceremony and dinner. Central College students Noemi Vega '25 and Jenna Marie Hernandez '24 were awarded scholarships this year.
Scholarship -
Sep 26
Central Students Participate in Summer Internships
Central College students will participate in internships for the Summer 2024.
Internship -
Jun 5
Central Students receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
Central College recognized students who earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
Student Excellence -
Jun 5
Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2024
Congratulations to the more than 390 students named to the Central College dean's list for Spring 2024. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.500 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
Academic Award -
May 22
Commencement Recognition Class of 2024
Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on the Central campus.
Graduation -
May 22
2024 National Society of Leadership and Success inductees
Central College honors the 36 students named to the 2024 National Society of Leadership and Success.
Leadership -
May 10
Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant
Central College hosted the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Research / Grant -
Apr 30
Central College Students Travel to Midwestern Psychological Association
Central College students in the psychology program attended the annual Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago, Illinois, April 17-20. Students
Academic competition -
Apr 26
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.
Dean's List -
Apr 12
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.
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.
Community Service -
Feb 28
Central Students Participate in Spring Internships
32 Central College students will participate in internships for the Spring 2024 semester.
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.
Student Competition -
Feb 13
Scholar Day Participant
Central College welcomed 140 students to its Winter Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
Academic competition -
Feb 7
Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial
Central College's Mock Trial Team successfully competed in the 2023-24 academic year.
Student Competition -
Feb 7
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.
Experiential Learning -
Feb 12
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.
Dean's List -
Feb 1
Central College Students Participate in Career Kickstarter Program
31 Central College students are participating in the college's Career Kickstarter program Jan. 8-12. The program allows students to explore potential career paths by participating in micro-internships.
Internship -
Jan 5
Student Ambassadors Recruiting Students
Central College student ambassadors visited their hometown high schools to share the Central experience.
Community Service -
2023 Dec 19
Iowa Physiological Society Presenter
Central student selected as a presentor at the Iowa Physiological Society Meeting in December 2023.
Academic Award -
2023 Dec 18
Scholar Day Participant
Central College welcomed 150 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
Academic competition -
2023 Nov 30
Students Study Abroad
Central College students studied around the world during fall 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.
Study Abroad -
2023 Nov 28
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.
Club or Organization -
2023 Nov 8
2023-24 Central College Student Senate
Central College introduces the 2023-24 Student Senators and Executive Officers.
Student Government -
2023 Oct 12
Social Justice in the City Service Work
Central students completed a summer of service as part of the Social Justice in the City course, taught by Shelley Bradfield, associate professor of communication studies.
Internship -
2023 Jul 20
Central student-athletes receive academic awards from conference
The spring sports American Rivers Conference all-academic teams were announced and 57 Central College student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic excellence.
Academic Award -
2023 Jun 28
Central College Students Named to Dean's List
Central College recognized 351 students who were named to the Spring 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.
Dean's List -
2023 Jun 13