Dreams, Expectations and Hopes

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

Jul 12, 2024

Cultural Ambassadors

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

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

Political Science: Much More than Campaign Trails

Two Central College alumnae share their time working to make the world better with political science degrees.

Jul 14, 2023

Tammy Strawser, lecturer of education, meets with a student in her office.

Heart Work

Central College faculty share details about their courses that teach interpersonal strategies to better cultivate connections.

Apr 14, 2023

Kat De Penning '11, third from left, poses on campus with students from Greek Bible College.

Go Unto All the World

These Central College alumni have made ministry their mission.

Jan 11, 2023

Trent Swartwoudt ’22

Civic Duty

Trent Swartwoudt ’22 considers giving back to Central College part of his civic duty.

Oct 14, 2022

Son and father duo and Central College president emeriti, Arend “Don” Lubbers and Irwin Lubbers, are pictured standing together during Don’s installation ceremony as Central’s 17th president.

Looking Backward, Going Farther

Arend “Don” Lubbers, former president of Central College, discusses how study abroad got its start.

Jul 14, 2022

Comic-style text that reads, "KAPOWERFUL"

KAPOWerful

Kathy Korcheck, professor of Spanish, takes a creative approach to student learning.

Apr 13, 2022

Taryn Pennington ’13

Representing the U.S. (And Central) In Tokyo

Taryn Pennington ’13, employed by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, explains health care services for top-tier athletes.

Jan 13, 2022

Central College Commencement 2021

2021: Where Are They Now?

It’s been less than a year since they graduated, but members of Central’s Class of 2021 are already making their mark in the world.

Jan 13, 2022

Paul Poppen

Supporting Social Justice Work

Since he was a young boy, Paul Poppen ’69 knew he was going to attend Central College.

Oct 14, 2021

James Boatright '21 (center) celebrated his graduation from Central with family and friends. Pictured, left to right, Paige Skinner, Boatright's girlfriend; Lauri Auxier, Boatright's mother; and James and Pat Auxier, Boatright's grandparents. Also in attendance, Rick and Amanda Boatright, James Boatright's father and sister, and Jesse Evans, friend.

Hope For the Best

Hope. It’s all anyone has really wanted the past 15-ish months. And it’s all James Boatright ’21’s family has clung to the past five years.

Jul 15, 2021

Jakob Steenhoek ’15 draws upon the lessons he learned at Central to solve problems and create a life. “I’m super thankful and so grateful for my experience. It had a huge impact on me.”

A Drone Solution

A Central College class project led Jakob Steenhoek ’15 to a career flying drones.

Apr 7, 2021

Students from the Class of 2020 look on as Kellie Gorsche Markey ’88 addresses them during her Commencement speech in September.

2020: Where Are They Now?

It’s been less than a year since they graduated, but members of Central’s Class of 2020 are already making their mark in the world.

Jan 15, 2021

A rare color photograph of Paul Metcalf, flight instructor, ready for takeoff.

A Pivot to Pilots

Between Spring 1941 and June 1944, Central taught hundreds to fly for the Army and Navy.

Nov 13, 2020

Professor of Biology Russ Benedict holds up a bat for students to examine.

Don’t Blame the Bats!

Viruses have been around for thousands of years. It’s human activity that’s increasing their impact.

Nov 13, 2020

Laurynn Mize ’21 and other students posing for a photo with a dog

Proud to Be Dutch!

Students and Alumni Respond to COVID-19

May 20, 2020

Celebrating Hoo-Rah Day 2020

Celebrating Hoo-Rah Day

Central College celebrated its fourth annual Hoo-Rah Day on Tuesday, April 7.

May 20, 2020

Eleanor Witt, Madeline Allen and Elizabeth Pearson pose for a photo following Commencement 2019.

2019: Where Are They Now?

It’s less than a year since they graduated, but members of Central’s Class of 2019 are already making their mark in the world.

Feb 14, 2020

“Mandy Spangler Manning ’98

Letters to the Editor – Fall 2019

Read the latest letters to the editor submissions.

Nov 15, 2019

Don Burns ’50

Letters to the Editor – Summer 2019

In response to an increasing number of your letters, we’re launching a new Letters to the Editor section.

Aug 15, 2019 | 1 Comment

Now What?

Every senior faces one basic question as graduation looms.

May 2, 1994

Jeremy Vester ’19 and Dave Sutphen ’61 pose together on Hoo-Rah Day.

Celebrating Hoo-Rah! Day

Central College celebrated its third-annual Hoo-Rah! Day Wednesday, April 10.

May 14, 2019

Vandon House residents on their fancy night out. Photo courtesy of Sara Richardson Perez ’02.

Last Night in London

For one golden moment, the city was ours forever.

Feb 8, 2019

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