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Central College opens another exciting production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel this Halloween weekend. Performances will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Kruidenier Theatre on Central's campus. A matinee performance will also be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Directed by C.D. Adamson, associate professor of theatre, this timeless musical will feature a cast of 18 students.

Central students elect their representatives for 2025-26 Senate.

Central College students are participating in internships, gaining valuable real-world experiences during the Fall 2025 semester.

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.

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.

The Summer Undergraduate Research program gives Central College students the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Central welcomed 24 students for summer undergraduate research projects on campus.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Central College students expand their knowledge and cultural experience through off-campus learning.

Central College will perform the opera "Hansel and Gretel" on the Douwstra Auditorium stage.

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

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.

Central College's Theatre program performed A Christmas Carol in November 2024 with more than 30 cast and crew members.

Central College welcomes students to the Central Community Orchestra in Fall 2024 semester.

Central College welcomes students to the Fall 2024 music ensembles Flying Pans Steel Band and the Percussion Ensemble.

Central College students have been named to music ensembles for Fall 2024 semester.

Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.

Central College welcomed 156 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.

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.

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.

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

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.