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Biology majors at Central College won grants to conduct Prairies for Agriculture research with professor Russ Benedict. Throughout the summer, they'll collect rich data to help answer the question: Can prairies be restored to benefit Midwestern farms and our environment?

Central College senior Jordan Byrne recently won a grant to support her original research on the relationship of taboo language to the right hemisphere.

Colin Jones received a grant from Central's Arthur J. Bosch Endowment for Student Research to support his work this summer with professor of political science Andrew Green.

Central College senior Sydney Pratt won a research grant to study spintronics with assistant professor of physics Liz Golovatski.

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 senior Renee Herbers won a research grant to conduct fitness research with assistant professor of exercise science Sara Shuger Fox.

More than 300 students earned a spot on the spring 2017 dean's list for Central College. 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.

Central College seniors graduated May 13, with 238 students participating in commencement.

More than 200 Central College students presented research during the spring Undergraduate Research Smposium.

Central College students received leadership awards from student development staff at the college's annual awards event.

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

Graduating seniors presented their final honors work at Central College.

Central College's A Cappella Choir will take Austria and Germany by song May 16-27, with more than 60 student vocalists performing on tour.

Central College senior Garrett Southwick of Scottsdale, Ariz., has won a 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Germany.

Libbie Randall, junior communication studies student, was chosen to receive the Steve and Joyce Bell Excellence in Journalism Award. This award is given to a Central College student who demonstrates excellence in journalism work on campus.

Morgan Oster, junior communication studies and exercise science student, was chosen to receive the C.A. and Francis L. DeBruin award. This award is given to a junior or senior in communication studies who shows academic achievement, high moral character and strong contributions to the college.

Outstanding juniors and seniors at Central College have won endowed awards for athletic training.

An impressive cohort of 29 Central College students will present their research at the Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago April 19-22.

Cody Bock led a sustainability team at the embassy, reported on political and economic trends, and supported American diplomacy in the French-speaking African country.

Sometimes, all it takes is a tie blanket and a visit from college students to brighten the lives of local nursing home residents. Students in Laps of Love create hand-tied blankets for local seniors.

385 Central College students were named to the dean's list for fall 2016.

Three Central College students won top awards at a mock trial tournament Jan. 21.

Central students Hannah Hirl and Andrew Brouwer of Oskaloosa will attend the Washington Center's Presidential Inauguration Academic Seminar in Washington, D.C.

Three Central College students will compete in the Kennedy American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) Jan 22-28 in Des Moines.

Environmental studies majors presented their project proposals and senior seminar work at Central College.

Central College students presented research while the college hosted this year's Midwest Undergraduate Conference in the Humanities.

Four Central students were nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting Competition for their outstanding performances in recent Central College theatre productions. The competition will take place in January at the American College Theatre Festival.

Central College student Kylie Gerstein received the top undergraduate research award at the 8th Annual Global Health Consortium Conference in Des Moines.

Students star in "The Book Club Play" Nov. 16-19.

Senior Katie Gatzke, member of the Central College Mock Trial team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Richard Calkins Invitational Tournament at Drake University.