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 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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2022 Apr 14
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.

Internship -
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 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.

Internship -
2022 Jan 11
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 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."

Achievement (Other) -
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

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 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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
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
Central College Quarterback Blaine Hawkins Featured on WHO 13
Blaine Hawkins, quarterback for the Central College football team, was featured on WHO 13 for his accomplishments on the field.

Sports -
2021 Nov 12
Central College Students to Present Research at Annual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting
Three Central College students will participate in the sixth annual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 20, via Zoom. Each student will present research in sports analytics alongside experts in the field.

Achievement (Other) -
2021 Nov 8

Central College Students Named 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars
Central College's education program and the Geisler Penquite Educational Excellence committee have announced the 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars. The Geisler Penquite Foundation honors and supports exceptional students in the college's teacher education program who exhibit potential for leadership and hold at least a 3.4 GPA, among other qualifications.

Scholarship -
2021 Nov 4

Central College Students Perform Jazz Band
Four Central College students will perform in the upcoming Jazz Band concert Friday, Nov. 12, in Cox-Snow Music Center on Central's campus.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Nov 1

Central College Students to Perform in College-Community Concert
Three Central College students will perform in the upcoming College-Community Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Douwstra Auditorium on Hoekstra Family Stage.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Nov 1
Central College Students Perform in ALMA Concert
Nine Central College students will perform in the upcoming ALMA concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Cox-Snow Music Center on Central's campus.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Nov 1
Central College Student Recognized as Outstanding Attorney
Central College student Victoria Warren was recognized as Outstanding Attorney at the 10th annual Calkins Invitiational Oct. 22-24 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Warren is a member of the Central College Mock Trial Team.

Student Competition -
2021 Oct 27

Central College Students Compete in Mock Trial
Eight students on the Central College Mock Trial Team competed at the 10th annual Calkins Invitational Oct. 22-24 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Student Competition -
2021 Oct 27

Central College Students Perform at Jazz on the House with Viva Vocal Jazz
Three Central College students will perform at Jazz on the House with Viva Vocal Jazz on Thursday, Oct. 28, in Des Moines, Iowa. The students are ALMA Jazz singers at Central.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Oct 22

Central College Student Publishes Article as Vaccine Ambassador
Central College student Collin Reynolds was recently published in Interfaith America as a Faith in the Vaccine ambassador for Interfaith Youth Core. View they article here: https://ifyc.org/article/faith-vaccine-let-us-be-people-who-listen.

Achievement (Other) -
2021 Oct 21
First-Year Central College Students Earn Top Scholarships
Central College is proud to announce this year's recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college. Peter H. Kuyper founded Rolscreen Company, known today as Pella Corporation. Students selected participated in Central's Scholar Days. All have at least a 3.7 GPA.

Scholarship -
2021 Oct 12
Central College Announces Homecoming Court, Royalty
Central College announced its Homecoming court and royalty winners during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 1. Terry Hefel, Megan Reem, Brayden Egli and John Zeitler were selected to the Homecoming court. Cassidy Frana and Thomas Spoehr were crowned Homecoming royalty.

School Spirit -
2021 Oct 8