Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
(see more)Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu.
Chemistry students set record in original research
22 Central College students are setting a record. They're filling the labs with Central's largest-ever number of chemistry researchers.
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2015 Feb 19
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.
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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.
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2015 Mar 23
Local student participates in comedic opera
15 students were a part of Central's adaptation of the comedic Gilbert and Sullivan opera "Trial by Jury."
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2015 Feb 18
Central students perform Shakespeare classic
Central students perform a contemporary production of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" March 4, 5, 6, and 7.
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2015 Feb 16
Local student wins outstanding award in mock trial
Two members of the Central College Mock Trial team won Outstanding Witness Awards at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.
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2015 Feb 16
Local students named to Central College dean's list
The following students were named to the fall 2014 Central College dean's list:
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2015 Jan 26
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.
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2014 Dec 10
Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award
Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Loras National Invitational Jan. 30-31.
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2015 Feb 11
Local students studying abroad
Eighty-three Central College students will study abroad this spring.
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2014 Nov 25
Jacob Logan wins Outstanding Attorney Award in mock trial
Jacob Logan '18, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open on Nov. 22.
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2014 Nov 24
Jordan Rouse wins Outstanding Witness Award
Jordan Rouse '16, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Witness Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open on Nov. 22.
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2014 Nov 24
Molly Ward wins Outstanding Attorney Award
Senior Molly Ward, a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team, won the Outstanding Attorney Award at the Creighton University BlueJay Open.
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2014 Nov 24
Local students studying abroad
Twenty-four Central College students are currently studying abroad.
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2014 Nov 21
Area students compete in mock trial
Twelve students will compete with Central College's mock trial team throughout this winter.
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2014 Nov 19
Jordan Strumpfer maps Central College
Environmental studies major Jordan Strumpfer '15 is using GIS technology to map Central's campus.
Student Excellence -
2014 Nov 13
Rachel Frana helps Des Moines food pantries expand
Environmental studies major Rachel Frana '15 is using GIS mapping technology to help food pantries identify underserved areas of Des Moines.
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2014 Nov 13
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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2014 Nov 12
Local students tour with Central College jazz band
Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College jazz band.
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2014 Nov 12
Local students tour with Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Area students will perform across Iowa and tour in Mexico with Central College's Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
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2014 Nov 12
Local students tour with A Cappella Choir
Area students will perform across the Midwest with Central College's 60-voice A Cappella Choir.
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2014 Nov 10
Local students elected Central College leaders
Area students have been elected to leadership positions in student government at Central College.
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2014 Nov 5
Melissa Ketcham completes research program
Ketcham, a senior from Muscatine, Iowa, discovered her love for computer science and completed a computer science Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) through the National Science Foundation.
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2014 Nov 3
Local students compete in mock 1889 World Exposition
Area students competed in a mock 1889 World Exposition by playing their favorite artists.
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2014 Nov 3
Locals students earn Pella Rolscreen Fellowships
Area students earned $25,000 Pella Rolscreen Fellowships from Central College.
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2014 Oct 20
Local students earn Central College presidential scholarships
Area students earn presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement.
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2014 Oct 20
Central College seniors nominated for homecoming court
Five men and five women were recently nominated for the Central College homecoming court. These Central seniors will participate in a coronation on Oct. 3, where the homecoming king and queen will be announced.
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2014 Oct 1
Kate Huisman an intern for nonprofit Hope Haven
Kate Huisman '16, an elementary education and Spanish major from Sioux Center, Iowa, worked for nonprofit Hope Haven in Rock Valley this summer.
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2014 Sep 29
Students honored for original communication research
Elizabeth Carman '15 and Raegan Zetterlund '16, communication studies majors at Central College, presented original research on smartphones and families at the Iowa Communication Association conference on Sept. 19. Their paper was recognized as one of the top undergraduate submissions.
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2014 Sep 29
Brett Rozeboom completes medical internship in Cameroon
Brett Rozeboom '16 was as well prepared as he could be for his six-week medical internship in Cameroon. A biology major from Sioux Center, Iowa, Rozeboom spent nine months planning the trip with the Luke Society of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This organization provides support to indigenous Christian medical directors in more than 30 countries around the world.
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2014 Sep 22