Coach McMartin entering Schipper Stadium with football team

Path to McMartin’s Dreams Led Him Home

Jeff McMartin ’90, Central College head football coach, returned to his alma mater aiming to inspire both athletic excellence and a love for learning among his players.

Jul 12, 2024

A Family of Singers

Mark Putnam, Central College president, highlights the sense of community and tradition at Central within the A Cappella Choir.

Jul 12, 2024

Best Seat in the House

Larry Happel ’81 reflects on his 45-year tenure with Central College as athletics communications director and the memorable moments and people who made a job the fulfilling career for which he’s grateful.

Jul 12, 2024 | 4 Comments

For a Lifetime

Choosing a college is a journey. Through relationships and connections, advice, support and more, Central College educates students and their families to help make the decision as clear and as easy as possible.

Jul 12, 2024

A Lifetime Membership

Jeremy ’97 and Laura Bach Olson ’93 are committed to giving back. Their passion for Central encapsulates their connection to the college, embodying what it means to be Forever Dutch®.

Jul 12, 2024

Standing On the Shoulders of Giants

Home for more than 40 years, Jim Zaffiro, professor of political science, shares his perspective on his accomplished career at Central College.

Jul 12, 2024 | 2 Comments

In Memoriam: Tim Heerema ’88

Remembering Tim Heerema ’88

Jul 12, 2024

In Memoriam: Beatriz Alocer Vidiella

Remembering Beatriz Alocer Vidiella

Jul 12, 2024

In Memoriam: Dan Marburger ’89

Remembering Dan Marburger ’89

Jul 12, 2024

Cheers to Student Scholarships

Forever Dutch® Lager is more than a beer: It’s a commitment to Central College students. With 15% of sales donated to the Journey Scholarship Fund, every sip supports educational opportunities and allows students to pursue their dreams.

Jul 12, 2024

Newsnotes Summer 2024

The ’50s Donald Bruggink ’51 and the late Eugene Heideman ’51 published “The Canons of Dort: God’s Freedom, Justice, and Persistence.” Written by Heideman and […]

Jul 12, 2024

Around the Pond – Summer 2024

Read the latest updates from around Central.

Jul 12, 2024

Dreams, Expectations and Hopes

A post high-school journey for students with intellectual disabilities can be rewarding at Central College.

Jul 12, 2024

Hoo-Rah Day 2024

The eighth annual Hoo-Rah Day brought the Central College family together, providing an opportunity to showcase passion for our community, dedication to lifelong learning and desire to uplift the next generation.

Jul 12, 2024

Scholarship Celebration 2024

The 24th annual Scholarship Celebration Dinner brought together a room full of people who share a love for Central College. Building connections among alumni, donors, students and parents bridges a network of people eager to support future generations of the Central family.

Jul 12, 2024

Preserving Iowa Prairie One Fire At A Time

Central College Dutch alumni use their athletics backgrounds in crucial conservation work.

Mar 12, 2024

Mark Putnam, Central College President

The Responsibility of Global Citizenship

Mark Putnam, Central College president, provides context on the role higher education plays in global citizenship.

Mar 12, 2024

From Disaster to Hope

In times of crises, lives change instantly. Central alumni demonstrate their empathy and care for others to lead rescue and care efforts.

Mar 12, 2024

In Memorium: Bernice Tromp Vermeer ’50

Remembering Bernice Tromp Vermeer ’50

Mar 12, 2024

Maggie Fisher Schlerman ’02 working with students

Around the Pond – Spring 2024

Read the updates from around Central.

Mar 12, 2024

Cultural Ambassadors

Central College alumni were introduced to new perspectives on global citizenship during their time teaching abroad.

Mar 12, 2024

A Meditation on Life In Five Hundred Words (Or Less)

Óscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, reflects on the journey to becoming an engaged, global citizen.

Mar 12, 2024 | 1 Comment

Seeing a Difference

Ellie Roorda ’24 and Ralph DeHaan, loyal donor and friend of Central, provide clarity, hope and glasses for those in need.

Mar 12, 2024

Oh, the places you'll go ...

Oh, The Places You’ll Go …

Central College’s network helps students and alumni realize their dreams and opportunities.

Nov 14, 2023

A red building block labeled with Central College on the side.

Building Blocks of a Central Education

Dynamic learning opportunities can be found in classrooms across Central College’s campus.

Nov 8, 2023

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