Skip to Content

Central College

  • Sign in to your Merit page
Link to Central College’s website

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.

(see more)

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.

student Stories

See and share stories about what Central College students are achieving

student Profiles

Discover and explore profiles of Central College students

Newsroom

News and announcements from Central College

Holly McKinney Wins Grant for Summer Research

Central College senior Holly McKinney won a research grant to study Iowa kids' understanding of nutrition with assistant professor of exercise science Sara Shuger Fox.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 10

Renee Herbers Wins Grant for Summer Research

Central College senior Renee Herbers won a research grant to conduct fitness research with assistant professor of exercise science Sara Shuger Fox.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 10

Students Win Leadership Awards

Central College students received leadership awards from student development staff at the college's annual awards event.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 3

Students Attend 2017 Inauguration

Central students Hannah Hirl and Andrew Brouwer of Oskaloosa will attend the Washington Center's Presidential Inauguration Academic Seminar in Washington, D.C.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2017 Jan 11

Students Named to Homecoming Court

Six students were named to Central College Homecoming Court.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2016 Oct 12

Susan Elder presents at regional conference

Susan Elder, senior communication studies major, presented an educational session at the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference in Madison, Wis.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 2

Madi Gause presented at regional conference

Senior Madi Gause, student body president at Central College, presented an educational session at the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference in Madison, Wis.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 2

Tristan Miedema presented at regional conference

Tristan Miedema and Susan Elder presented an educational session at the National Association of Campus Activities regional conference in Madison, Wis.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 2

Sarah Purdy presents top paper at conference

Communication studies major Sarah Purdy presented one of the top five papers at Iowa Communication Association conference.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Sep 28

Four students lead conference forum

Four Central students will lead discussion of doctor-patient metaphors at the Examined Life conference April 17 with associate professor of English Joshua Dole?al.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 10

Record number presenting at psychology conference

38 psychology students were accepted to present their scholarly research at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2015 Mar 23

Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day

Area students will present during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at Central College. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 10

Area students take part in Scholarship Celebration Days

Area students presented during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held May 8 at Central College. The event provided more than 75 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 9

Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day

Area students presented during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held May 8 at Central College. The event provided more than 130 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 9

Area students take part in Scholarship Celebration Days

Area students presented during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Days, held Dec. 5 and 12 at Central College. The event provided more than 75 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2014 Feb 10

Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Days

Area students presented during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Days, held Dec. 5 and 12 at Central College. The event provided more than 75 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jan 30

Local students present at Heartland Global Health Consortium

Several Central College faculty, staff and students attended the Heartland Global Health Consortium, "The Challenges of Global Aging," on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Des Moines University. Thirteen students in Dr. Ellen DuPre's biology senior seminar class presented posters at the conference. These students included:
Central College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2011 Nov 14
« First ‹ Prev 1 2
Copyright © 2025 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out