A Bigger World, More Possibilities

It is five years after graduation from Central College, and I find myself living in a town similar to Pella. It is a small community in the Midwest, with cornfields just outside of town.

Sep 12, 2014

Going Farther

If the term “excursion” conjures images in your mind of luxury suites and infinity pools, you are not a likely candidate for Central’s Outdoor Pursuits course in Wales or Morocco Exchange in Granada, Spain.

If, however, you seek authentic cultural learning, physical and mental challenges, and the daily potential for life changing experiences, then these Central College program offerings promise to deliver, as they have for more than a decade.

Sep 12, 2014

Welcome the Robots

Central hosts robotics competition to promote computer science and STEM fields.

May 22, 2014

Taking Care of Business

Central alumni find success with entrepreneurship.

May 22, 2014

Right-Brain Masters

Careers in the fine arts are a reality for a number of Central College alums.

May 22, 2014

On a Mountaintop

Professor of religion Chad Pierce, former minister and marine, sets out to challenge his students to explore the Christian religion.

May 22, 2014

Living History

Mark Barloon, lecturer of history, has had a passion for American history since he was a child—and he shares that enthusiasm with his students.

Feb 12, 2014 | 1 Comment

Teacher Prep 101

The Central Teacher Academy provides students a chance to teach and connect in schools before student teaching. Central Teacher Academy alums and currents students join together for a brighter future.

Feb 12, 2014 | 2 Comments

It’s Off to Work We Go

With internship opportunities in Chicago and Washington, D.C., Central students can venture off campus for real-life job opportunities—and they gain more than work experience in the process.

Feb 11, 2014

Transforming Maytag

Central responds to the ever-evolving college student with a $2.75 million Maytag Student Center remodel thanks to the Fred Maytag Family Foundation.

Nov 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

Many Gifts For the Dutch

We are extremely grateful to the alumni and community that treasure Central and all it has to offer. Thank you to All donors for believing in Central. Central has been the beneficiary of several gifts from generous donors over the past several months. Thanks to these donors, Central has been able to update facilities, work more efficiently and use grants for student initiatives.

Nov 22, 2013

The Power of Science

Understanding the sciences is not always an easy task, but Viktor Martisovits, associate professor of physics, is on a mission to help students discover and appreciate the vast world of physics.

Nov 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

Aiming for the Sky

Bobby ’13 and Michael ’15 Daigle are football-playing brothers from Colorado that came to Central and found that only the sky is the limit.

Nov 14, 2013

Central professor emeritus of chemistry passes away

Arthur J. Bosch, professor emeritus of chemistry, passed away Nov. 6 in Pella.

Nov 6, 2013 | 1 Comment

Board of Trustee Transitions

On July 1, five new members of the board of trustees where chosen to help oversee the activities of the college—including creating and directing policy, strategic planning, fundraising and engaging with alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Aug 30, 2013

Learning to Grow

Heidi True ’95 has worked with a number of big brands including PepsiCo, Nestlé and Kraft. Now she is a senior global manager at Microsoft.

Aug 30, 2013

Adopting a Family

Kelly Vielmo ’99 is a senior associate at PriceWaterhouseCooper LLP in Washington, D.C. and recently adopted three children with his partner of 12 years.

Aug 30, 2013 | 1 Comment

Seeing the Light

Tim White ’02 is a research scientist who works in the field of photonics—the use of light to communicate and control information—at the Department of Defense in the Air Force Research Laboratory.

Aug 30, 2013

The Family that Reads Together

Associate Professor of English Josh Dolezal didn’t intend to teach English, but Willa Cather’s novel, ‘My Ántonia,’ changed the course of his career.

Aug 30, 2013

Representing Iowa

Adam Gregg ’06 legislative liaison to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, works as the governor’s representative on the floor of the Iowa Senate and House.

Aug 30, 2013

The Faces of the ’40s

Step back in time and see through the eyes of a 1940s student at Central College.

May 21, 2013 | 4 Comments

The Greatest Generation at Central

We look back on what the 1940s meant to Central and to the many students who lived through the tumultuous and life-changing decade.

May 21, 2013

Do Unto Others

The students of Campus Ministries follow the golden rule with a constant stream of service at Central, in Iowa and around the United States.

May 17, 2013

Score One for the Athletic Trainers

The athletic training program started off as a tiny classroom and a few students under the direction of John Roslien. Today it’s one of the largest and most demanding academic programs on campus—and there aren’t any signs of slowing.

May 17, 2013 | 2 Comments

Joy for the World

Alida Droppert, assistant professor of education, finds joy in her students, her active lifestyle and Pella—settling in the small town after decades traveling the globe.

May 17, 2013

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