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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

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College recognized 408 students who were named to the Fall 2023 dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Apr 12

Students Study Abroad

Central College students are studying around the world this semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Mar 5

Service-Learning Project

A pillar of a Central College education is community service and civic engagement. In Spring 2024, 115 Central students are participating in a service-learning opportunity to build civic engagement.
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Community Service - 2024 Feb 28

Central Students Participate in Spring Internships

32 Central College students will participate in internships for the Spring 2024 semester.
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Internship - 2024 Feb 20

Central Theatre Students Awards and Recognitions

Central College's theatre students and creative team received a commendation for their achievements during the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival - Midwest Region conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Student Competition - 2024 Feb 13

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

Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial

Central College's Mock Trial Team successfully competed in the 2023-24 academic year.
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Student Competition - 2024 Feb 7

Iowa County Conservation Board Convention Participant

Central College students in the environmental and sustainability program attended the annual Iowa County Conservation Convention, accompanied by Anya Butt, professor of biology.
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Experiential Learning - 2024 Feb 12

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College recognized 408 students who were named to the Fall 2023 dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Feb 1

Central College Students Participate in Career Kickstarter Program

31 Central College students are participating in the college's Career Kickstarter program Jan. 8-12. The program allows students to explore potential career paths by participating in micro-internships.
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Internship - 2024 Jan 5

Student Ambassadors Recruiting Students

Central College student ambassadors visited their hometown high schools to share the Central experience.
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Community Service - 2023 Dec 19

Iowa Physiological Society Presenter

Central student selected as a presentor at the Iowa Physiological Society Meeting in December 2023.
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Academic Award - 2023 Dec 18

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

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during fall semester. Central supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor or core curriculum requirements.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Nov 28

Selected for EAM Chicago Trip

EAM Club members traveled to Chicago to explore a potential career in a major metropolitan area and network with Central College alumni there.
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Club or Organization - 2023 Nov 8

2023-24 Central College Student Senate

Central College introduces the 2023-24 Student Senators and Executive Officers.
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Student Government - 2023 Oct 12

Social Justice in the City Service Work

Central students completed a summer of service as part of the Social Justice in the City course, taught by Shelley Bradfield, associate professor of communication studies.
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Internship - 2023 Jul 20

Central student-athletes receive academic awards from conference

The spring sports American Rivers Conference all-academic teams were announced and 57 Central College student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic excellence.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 28

Central College Students Named to Dean's List

Central College recognized 351 students who were named to the Spring 2023 dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jun 13

Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors

83 Central College students earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
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Student Excellence - 2023 Jun 9

2023 Academic Excellence Awards

Central College recognized students for academic awards.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jun 1

Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting Presentation

Central College faculty and students presented work on native bees of Iowa at the Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting in April.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Jun 1

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

Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Participant

Central College hosted a weeklong Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Research / Grant - 2023 May 22

2023 Summer Internship

Central College students complete internships during the summer of 2023.
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Internship - 2023 May 22

Central Seniors Graduate With Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors

Central College graduates 24 students in the Class of 2023 with Alpha Alpha Alpha honors.
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Student Excellence - 2023 May 16

Commencement Recognition Class of 2023

Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2023 on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
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Graduation - 2023 May 16

Recognition During 2023 Commencement

Central College awarded bachelor's degrees to graduates from the past year during Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. 231 individuals received a bachelor's degree.
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Graduation - 2023 May 16

2022-2023 Central College Student Scholarship Recognition

Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2022-23 academic year.
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Scholarship - 2023 Apr 28
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