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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2021 Oct 21
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.
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2021 Oct 8
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.
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2021 Oct 12
Central College Student Completes REU Funded by National Science Foundation
Central College student Cameron Coles conducted research at a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site funded by the National Science Foundation this summer.
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2021 Sep 15
Central College Students Completing Fall Internships
26 Central College students are completing internships this fall for academic credit.
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2021 Sep 14
Central College Students to Share Perspectives on Future of Work for K.E.Y. Des Moines
Three Central College students will particpate in the virtual discussion "Student Perspectives on the Future of Work" Wednesday, Sept. 8, hosted by Keeping Educated Youth in Des Moines.
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2021 Sep 7
Central Students Participate in Women's Leadership Conference
Eight Central College students participated in a women's leadership conference on campus Aug.16-20. It is the third year for the conference, designed to provide opportunities for Central seniors nominated by faculty and staff members. The event allows them to meet with experts in their fields whose character sets an example for women scholars and future leaders.
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2021 Aug 20
Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2021
More than 300 students were named to the Central College dean's list for Spring 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.
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2021 Jun 10
Central Names Student Senate Executive Officers
Central College has announced the names of those elected as Student Senate executive officers for the 2021-22 academic year.
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2021 May 25
Central Men's Rugby Team Wins Challenge Cup at 2021 Collegiate Rugby Championship
The men's rugby team at Central College won the Challenge Cup at the 2021 Collegiate Rugby Championship tournament May 29-31.
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2021 Jun 15
Central Students Participate in Summer Internships
12 Central College students will participate in internships for the Summer 2021 semester.
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2021 May 20
Central Seniors Graduate With Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors
22 Central College students in the Class of 2021 graduated with Alpha Alpha Alpha honors.
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2021 May 19
Central Seniors Graduate with Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
41 Central College students in the Class of 2021 graduated with Alpha Zeta Mu honors.
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2021 May 19
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.
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2021 May 11
Central Seniors Honored With Awards
47 Central College students in the Class of 2021 were honored with awards for their academic achievements.
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2021 May 18
Seniors Graduate From Central College
204 Central College students were celebrated during Commencement on Saturday, May 15, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
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2021 May 18
Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter
52 Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.
Leadership -
2021 May 10
Central Student Elected to Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Student Leadership Council
Rylee Powell, a member of the Class of 2022 at Central College, has been elected to the Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society's 2021-22 Student Leadership Council Executive Board.
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2021 May 6
Central Student Elected to Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Student Leadership Council
Luke Pavlat, a member of the Class of 2022 at Central College, has been elected to the Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society's 2021-22 Student Leadership Council Executive Board.
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2021 May 6
Central Seniors Complete Honors Thesis Presentations
Eight Central College students gave their Senior Honors Thesis presentations on Tuesday, May 4, during a virtual symposium.
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2021 May 5
47th Annual Psychology Research Symposium
13 Central College students will present academic research at the 47th annual Psychology Research Symposium Thursday, May 6.
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2021 May 3