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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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Student Profile - Savanna Henning

Savanna Henning '20 studies bats and discovers herself.
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Who's Who - 2019 Jun 19

Fall 2022 Internship

Central students build real-world experiences at internships during the Fall 2022 semester.
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Who's Who - 2022 Sep 28

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College has announced that 16 students who studied abroad in the Spring 2019 semester have earned spots on the dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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Who's Who - 2019 Aug 29

Students Elected to Central College Senate

Twenty students have been elected to Central's 2017-2018 Student Senate, The following senators will represent the student body next year.
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Who's Who - 2017 May 3

Central students perform in Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

Nine students are part of Central College's production of "Rabbit Hole," the 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.
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Who's Who - 2014 Nov 12
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