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.
Central Students Participate in Summer Internships
13 Central College students will participate in internships for the Summer 2022 semester.
Internship -
2022 May 17
Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter
Central College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 34 students this spring.
Leadership -
2022 May 13
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 2021-2022 academic year.
Research / Grant -
2022 May 3
Central College Student Scholarship Recognition
Central College students and donors were recognized during the annual scholarship dinner.
Scholarship -
2022 May 3
Central College Student Participates in Chicago Latino Film Festival
Central College students attended the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 22-24, 2022.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 May 2
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Apr 20
Contributor to the Writing Anthology
Central College students contributed to the latest Writing Anthology. The Writing Anthology presents an annual collection of remarkable student work that spans a wide variety of academic disciplines
Student Excellence -
2022 Apr 20
Central College Presents "Crimes of the Heart"
Central College will present "Crimes of the Heart" at 7 p.m., April 27-30.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Apr 22
Central College Music Ensemble Participant
Central College students have been named to music ensembles for Spring 2022 semester.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Apr 20
Research Presentation at Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice
Two Central College students presented at the Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice, hosted by Iowa State University's Women's and Gender Studies Program in early April.
Research / Grant -
2022 Apr 19
Central College Psychology Students to Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Central College psychology faculty travel with 23 Central students and recent alumni who will present research at the 94th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 21-23, in Chicago
Research / Grant -
2022 Apr 19
Central College Student Designs CollidEscape Sticker to Save Birds
Megan Rohr, Class of 2022 at Central College, created the winning design for a CollidEscape sticker to help save birds on Central's campus.
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2022 Apr 14
Central Students Gain Internship Experiences
Central College students are participating in internships this spring.
Internship -
2022 Apr 18
Central College Announces Political Science Honors Society Inductees
Central College recognizes eight students who were inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society.
Honor Society -
2022 Apr 5
Central College Mock Trial Team Competed in the American Mock Trial Association 4D Regional Competition
Central College student honored during Mock trial Association compeition.
Student Competition -
2022 Mar 7
Central College Student Senate Announces New Members
Central College student body held elections to fill openings on the 24-member governance board for students.
Student Government -
2022 Mar 4
Central College Students Attend Iowa County Conservation Conference
Central College environmental studies and biology majors attended the Iowa County Conservation Boards' annual meeting during collegiate day.
Business/professional -
2022 Mar 4
Central College Student Jacob Van Veldhuizen to Intern in Washington, D.C.
Central College student Jacob Van Veldhuizen '22 currently is an intern in Washington, D.C. during the spring semester.
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2022 Feb 25
Central College Student Recognized by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Brad DiLeo was named to the Cash, Sweat & Tears 2022 Honor Roll by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, in recognition of his dedication and outstanding contributions. DiLeo has raised more than $8,000 for the Central College Dance Marathon, supporting the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
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2022 Feb 14
Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2021
More than 380 students were named to the Central College dean's list for Fall 2021. 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.
Dean's List -
2022 Jan 27
Central College Students Participate in Career Kickstarter Program
38 Central College students are participating in the college's Career Kickstarter program Jan. 10-14. The program gives students the opportunity to explore potential career paths by participating in micro-internships.
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2022 Jan 11
Central College Student Interviews Former President of the American Historical Association
Nash Christian, a junior at Central College, interviewed Mary Lindemann, former president of the American Historical Association, for the online journal titled "Central Europe: An Undergraduate Yearbook."
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2021 Dec 14
Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations
Two Central College students gave their Senior Honors Thesis presentations Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Honors Program -
2021 Dec 14
Good Luck on Finals!
It's finals week! We would like to wish you the best of luck on your finals and congratulate you on making it through this semester.
School Spirit -
2021 Dec 13
Central College Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations
Two Central College students gave their Senior Honors Thesis presentations Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Honors Program -
2021 Dec 14
Central College Students Perform in Christmas Candlelight Concert
64 Central College students will perform in the college's annual Christmas Candlelight concert Dec. 9-11. A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers will perform under the direction of Mark Babcock, a 1991 Central graduate, professor of music and M. Joan Kuyper Farver Endowed Chair in Music.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Dec 9
Central College Students Perform in Symphonic Wind Ensemble
17 Central College students performed in a Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert Sunday, Dec. 5, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family Stage.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Dec 6
Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert
Nine Central College students performed in an ALMA concert Friday, Dec. 3, in Cox-Snow Music Center on Central's campus.
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2021 Dec 6
Central College Students Perform in "Evening of Flute & Percussion"
Central College students who participate in Percussion Ensemble and Flute Ensemble performed in a concert titled "Evening of Flute & Percussion" on Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family Stage. Students with Central's Dutch Boom concluded the evening's entertainment.
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2021 Dec 6
Central College Student Receives Outstanding Witness Award
Central College student Allyssa Jubeck, Class of 2025, received an Outstanding Witness Award at the Ole Open at St. Olaf College on Nov. 13. Jubeck is a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team. As a first-year student, this is her third competition.
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2021 Nov 22