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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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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

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

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.
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Leadership - 2023 May 26

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

Central College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 34 students this spring.
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Leadership - 2022 May 13

Central Students Participate in Women's Leadership Conference

Eight Central College students participated in a women's leadership conference on campus Aug.16-20. It is the third year for the conference, designed to provide opportunities for Central seniors nominated by faculty and staff members. The event allows them to meet with experts in their fields whose character sets an example for women scholars and future leaders.
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Leadership - 2021 Aug 20

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

52 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.
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Leadership - 2021 May 10

Central Students Honored With Leadership Awards

Central College Student Development recognizes outstanding leadership at the college each year and has named its 2020-21 award winners.
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Leadership - 2021 Apr 26

Central Students Participate in Women's Leadership Conference

10 Central College students are partcipating in a women's leadership conference on campus this week. It is the second year for the conference, designed to provide opportunities for Central seniors nominated by faculty and staff members. The event allows them to meet with experts in their fields whose character sets an example for women scholars and future leaders.
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Leadership - 2020 Aug 19

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

46 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.
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Leadership - 2020 Jun 5

Central Students Honored With Leadership Awards

Central College Student Development recognizes outstanding leadership at the college each year and has named its 2019-20 award winners.
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Leadership - 2020 May 8

Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

50 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success during an April ceremony.
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Leadership - 2019 May 29

Students receive leadership awards

Central College students were honored with awards for theri leadership during the 2015-16 year.
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Leadership - 2016 Jun 10
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