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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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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

2023 Academic Excellence Awards

Central College recognized students for academic awards.
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Academic Award - 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
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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
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2023 Summer Internship

Central College students complete internships during the summer of 2023.
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Internship - 2023 May 22
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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
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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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Presenter at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented advanced research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 21
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Central Students Present at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

Central College psychology faculty traveled with 19 Central students and recent alumni who will present research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 21
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Midwestern Psychological Association Conference Presenters

Central College psychology students and recent alumni presented research at the 95th Annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 20-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Academic competition - 2023 Apr 21
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Central College Students Help Plant Prairie

Central College students in the Fall 2022 Conservation Biology and Ecology of Iowa class took part in the seeding of a new prairie around Lake Red Rock dam.
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Community Service - 2023 Feb 27

Central Students Participate in Service-Learning for Spring Semester

95 Central College students engage in service-learning experiences during the Spring 2020 semester.
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Community Service - 2023 Feb 28

Recognition during the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Central College students in the theatre program attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines. Five Central students were recognized while participating in the program.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Feb 17
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Spring 2023 Internship Participant

Central College students gain career-building skills during Spring 2023 internships.
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Internship - 2023 Feb 15
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Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2022

Central College recognized 432 students named to the Fall 2022 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 Jan 30
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Research Presentation

Two Central College students, strength and conditioning majors, presented individual research projects at the Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting in November.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Jan 30

Region 5 American College Theatre Festival Attendee

Central College was represented at the Region 5 American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines by eight students.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Jan 30

Students Study Abroad

Central College students studied around the world during spring 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 Jan 6
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Findley School Care Packages

Central College mathematics course 116 members organized a campus visit and pen pal program with students in Findley Elemenatry School in Des Moines. The course concluded with packing more than 50 care packages for each student. The course is taught by Russell Goodman, professor of mathematics.
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Community Service - 2023 Jan 7
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Presented at Midwest Regional ACS Meeting

Two Central College students present at Midwest Regional American Chemical Society
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Research / Grant - 2022 Dec 8
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Midwest Regional ACS Meeting Presentations

Presented work "Computational study of a naphthaquinone mechanism" at Midwest Regional American Chemical Society
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Research / Grant - 2022 Dec 8
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Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial

Seven students on the Central College Mock Trial Team competed at the 20th Annual Illinois State University Mock Trial Invitational, Nov 4-6, in Bloomington, Illinois.
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Student Competition - 2022 Nov 14

Central College Students Take EAM Trip to Chicago

11 Central College students participated in an Economics, Accounting and Business Management (EAM) trip Nov. 3-- 5 to Chicago.
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Business/professional - 2022 Nov 14

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 - 2022 Oct 31
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Students Selected for College-Community Orchestra

Four Central College's selected for the College-Community Orchestra for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14
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Students Selected for Central's Chamber Singers Choir

The Central College Chamber Singers wlelcomes 22 students for the 2022-23 academic year. The Chamber Singers ensemble is a select subset of the A CapPELLA Choir.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14
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Students Join Central's Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College wlelcomes 36 students for the 2022-23 academic year. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is an auditioned instrumental group and one of the premier ensembles on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14

A CapPELLA Choir

Central College announces its selection of students for the A CapPELLA choir for the Fall 2022 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 14
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