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.
Scholar Day Participant
Central College welcomed 150 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
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.
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.
Club or Organization -
Nov 8
2023-24 Central College Student Senate
Central College introduces the 2023-24 Student Senators and Executive Officers.
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.
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.
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.
Dean's List -
Jun 13
Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
83 Central College students earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
Student Excellence -
Jun 9
2023 Academic Excellence Awards
Central College recognized students for academic awards.
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.
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.
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.
Research / Grant -
May 22
2023 Summer Internship
Central College students complete internships during the summer of 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring 2023 Internship Participant
Central College students gain career-building skills during Spring 2023 internships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study Abroad -
Jan 6
Presented at Midwest Regional ACS Meeting
Two Central College students present at Midwest Regional American Chemical Society
Research / Grant -
2022 Dec 8