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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.

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Central Students Participate in Internships

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Summer of 2025.
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Internship - 2h

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

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.
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Dean's List - May 28

Central College Student Scholarship Recognition

Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2024-25 academic year.
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Scholarship - May 21

Outstanding Student Leadership Awards

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.
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Leadership - May 20

Commencement Recognition Class of 2025

Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.
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Graduation - May 14

Central College Psychology Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

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.
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Research / Grant - May 12

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

Central College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 42 students this spring.
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Leadership - May 7

Central Students Participate in Internships

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Spring 2025 semester.
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Internship - Apr 23

Service-Learning Project

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.
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Community Service - Apr 9

Excellence in theatre production

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.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Apr 3

Central College Spring Scholar Day

Central College welcomed more than 200 students from across the nation to compete for scholarships during the spring Scholar Days in January and February.
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Student Competition - Feb 10

Spring 2025 Study Abroad

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.
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Study Abroad - Apr 2

Opera Cast and Crew for Hansel and Gretel

Central College will perform the opera "Hansel and Gretel" on the Douwstra Auditorium stage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Feb 3

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College recognized 411 students named to the Fall 2024 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 - 2024 Dec 20

Central College Production of A Christmas Carol

Central College's Theatre program performed A Christmas Carol in November 2024 with more than 30 cast and crew members.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 26

Central Community Orchestra Participant

Central College welcomes students to the Central Community Orchestra in Fall 2024 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College welcomes students to the Fall 2024 music ensembles Flying Pans Steel Band and the Percussion Ensemble.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College students have been named to music ensembles for Fall 2024 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Central College Music Ensemble Participant

Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Nov 22

Scholar Day Participant

Central College welcomed 156 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
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Scholarship - 2024 Nov 21

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.
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Community Service - 2024 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.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Oct 14

Central Students Participate in Internships

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Fall 2024 semester.
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Internship - 2024 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.
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Scholarship - 2024 Sep 26

Central Students Participate in Summer Internships

Central College students will participate in internships for the Summer 2024.
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Internship - 2024 Jun 5

Central Students receive Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

Central College recognized students who earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
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Student Excellence - 2024 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.
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Academic Award - 2024 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.
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Leadership - 2024 May 10

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.
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Graduation - 2024 May 22

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.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Apr 30
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