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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 College Students Travel to Midwestern Psychological Association

Central College students in the psychology program attended the annual Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago, Illinois, April 17-20. Students
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Academic competition - 2024 Apr 26

Scholar Day Participant

Central College welcomed 140 students to its Winter Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.
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Academic competition - 2024 Feb 7

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 - 2023 Nov 30

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 - 2023 Apr 21

Central Students Present at Iowa Human Rights Research Conference

Five Central College students made presentations April 13 at the Iowa Human Rights Research Conference at the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Academic competition - 2019 Apr 16

Central Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

25 Central College students will present their research projects at the 91st Annual Midwestern Psychological Association Conference from April 11-13 in Chicago.
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Academic competition - 2019 Mar 29
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