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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.

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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.

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Scholar Day Participant

Central College welcomed 150 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
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Academic competition - 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.
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Study Abroad - 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.
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Club or Organization - 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 - 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.
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Internship - 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.
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Academic Award - 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.
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Dean's List - Jun 13

Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

83 Central College students earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
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Student Excellence - Jun 9

2023 Academic Excellence Awards

Central College recognized students for academic awards.
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Academic Award - 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.
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Research / Grant - 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 - 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.
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Research / Grant - May 22

2023 Summer Internship

Central College students complete internships during the summer of 2023.
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Internship - 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.
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Student Excellence - 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.
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Graduation - 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.
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Graduation - 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.
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Student Competition - Apr 21

Central Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central College psychology faculty traveled with 19 Central students and recent alumni who will present research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 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.
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Scholarship - Apr 28

Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Presenters

Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Academic competition - Apr 21

Central Students Participate in Service-Learning for Spring Semester

95 Central College students engage in service-learning experiences during the Spring 2020 semester.
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Community Service - Feb 28

Central College Students Help Plant Prairie

Central College students in the Fall 2022 Conservation Biology and Ecology of Iowa class took part in the seeding of a new prairie around Lake Red Rock dam.
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Community Service - Feb 27

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 - Feb 17

Spring 2023 Internship Participant

Central College students gain career-building skills during Spring 2023 internships.
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Internship - Feb 15

Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2022

Central College recognized 432 students named to the Fall 2022 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 - Jan 30

Research Presentation

Two Central College students, strength and conditioning majors, presented individual research projects at the Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting in November.
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Research / Grant - Jan 30

Region 5 American College Theatre Festival Attendee

Central College was represented at the Region 5 American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines by eight students.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Jan 30

Findley School Care Packages

Central College mathematics course 116 members organized a campus visit and pen pal program with students in Findley Elemenatry School in Des Moines. The course concluded with packing more than 50 care packages for each student. The course is taught by Russell Goodman, professor of mathematics.
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Community Service - Jan 7

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during spring 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 - Jan 6

Presented at Midwest Regional ACS Meeting

Two Central College students present at Midwest Regional American Chemical Society
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Research / Grant - 2022 Dec 8
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