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.
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
Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
83 Central College students earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
Student Excellence -
2023 Jun 9
2023 Academic Excellence Awards
Central College recognized students for academic awards.
Academic Award -
2023 Jun 1
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.
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.
Leadership -
2023 May 26
Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant
Central College hosted a weeklong Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Research / Grant -
2023 May 22
2023 Summer Internship
Central College students complete internships during the summer of 2023.
Internship -
2023 May 22
Central Seniors Graduate With Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors
Central College graduates 24 students in the Class of 2023 with Alpha Alpha Alpha honors.
Student Excellence -
2023 May 16
Commencement Recognition Class of 2023
Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
Graduation -
2023 May 16
Recognition During 2023 Commencement
Central College awarded bachelor's degrees to graduates from the past year during Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. 231 individuals received a bachelor's degree.
Graduation -
2023 May 16
Presenter at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented advanced research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
Student Competition -
2023 Apr 21
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.
Scholarship -
2023 Apr 28