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Central College recognized 232 graduates during Commencement 2024 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on the Central campus.

Central College recognized students who earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.

Congratulations to the more than 390 students named to the Central College dean's list for Spring 2024. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.500 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Central College honors the 36 students named to the 2024 National Society of Leadership and Success.

Central College hosted the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Central College students in the psychology program attended the annual Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago, Illinois, April 17-20. Students

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.

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.

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.

32 Central College students will participate in internships for the Spring 2024 semester.

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.

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

Central College welcomed 140 students to its Winter Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.

Central College's Mock Trial Team successfully competed in the 2023-24 academic year.

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.

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.

Central College student ambassadors visited their hometown high schools to share the Central experience.

Central College welcomed 150 students to its Fall Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships.

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.

Central student selected as a presentor at the Iowa Physiological Society Meeting in December 2023.

EAM Club members traveled to Chicago to explore a potential career in a major metropolitan area and network with Central College alumni there.

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

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.

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.

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.

83 Central College students earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors.

Central College recognized students for academic awards.

Central College faculty and students presented work on native bees of Iowa at the Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting in April.

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.

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.