Commencement 2023: Continued Resilience

Storms and mortar boards: The Class of 2023 crosses the stage.

Jul 14, 2023

Around the Pond – Summer 2023

Vande Kieft Named Central CIO Joe Vande Kieft ’99 was appointed Central College’s chief information officer. He oversees the Information Technology Services department in strategic […]

Jul 14, 2023

Adam Gregg

Schipper Stadium To The State Capitol

Adam Gregg ’06 shares his journey from Schipper Stadium to the Iowa Capitol and how he uses the skills he learned every day.

Jul 14, 2023

Thea Lunning '23

For the Love of Sports

Central College students have a lot going on. Thea Lunning ’23 is no stranger to involvement opportunities on campus, and it’s her love for all she does that drives her.

Apr 14, 2023

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Love Through the Decades

Just like the Central College experience, each Central love story is unique. Small class sizes can lead to all sorts of strong relationships — even marriage!

Apr 14, 2023

Central College Sweethearts

A Dutch Letter is sweet, but a Central love story is even sweeter.

Apr 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

Central College welcomed 200 Iowa-based TRIO students to campus for a leadership conference.

Around the Pond – Spring 2023

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Apr 14, 2023

Several of Max “Dubit” Vander Pol’s friends and some former Central student employees at Dubit’s Steak House in the 1960s-70s dropped in to his Pella home in June. Seated, left to right: John Carle ’60, John Danks ’69, Steve Paris ’73, Tom Hall ’61, Herb Blom ’61, Max Vander Pol and Cliff Marlow ’75. Standing: John Goode ’79, Steve Bancroft ’70, Alex Glann ’69, Del Miller ’72, Al Dorenkamp ’75 and Al Paris ’77.

Dubit Did a Lot

Sometimes “doing a little bit” turns into a lifetime of doing a lot.

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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

Eric Jones '87

Cruisin’ Through Homecoming 2022

Eric Jones ’87 gained a new appreciation for Central’s campus after a tour with alumni.

Jan 12, 2023

Kyle Munson ’94

Extreme Deadline: An Unsustainable Future for Local News

Kyle Munson ’94 questions the future of local news.

Jan 12, 2023

Jen Diers, director of Central’s education program, front left, and the 2022 Geisler Penquite scholars from Central’s class of 2024, front row from left: Kate Hoogensen, Lindsey Davidson, Savannah Neil, Shanna Hudson and Sophia Egli. Back row, from left: Nolan Brand, Blake Recker, Kole Tupa, Taryn Hintz and Addison Six.

Around the Pond – Winter 2023

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Jan 12, 2023

Matt Glockel '21 makes a play during a football game versus Bethel University.

Decisions, Decisions

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Central College student-athletes to make decisions about their academic, athletics and career goals.

Oct 14, 2022

Central College President Mark Putnam at the 2022 Commencement ceremony.

State of the College

An annual report and honor roll of giving for 2021-22.

Oct 14, 2022

Madilynn Pietzman ’25, 2021-22 recipient of The L.A. Garrison Scholarship for the Nontraditional Learner.

Shaping a New Path Forward

The L.A. Garrison Scholarship for the Nontraditional Learner recognizes the potential in Central students.

Oct 14, 2022

Trent Swartwoudt ’22

Civic Duty

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

Oct 14, 2022

Individuals recognized during Central College’s Student Development Awards program are, from left: Keaton Rodgers ’23, Quinn Deahl ’23, Caleb Viers ’22, Gannon Oberhauser ’24, Gabby Petruzzello ’24, Ashley Lupkes ’23, Jaymi Gibbs ’24, Lillie McKee ’25 and Brad DiLeo ’22.

Around the Pond – Fall 2022

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

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

A Fire for Football on the Gridiron Overseas

Jake Suggett ’20 extended his football career in graduate school for the University of West England.

Jul 14, 2022

Hailey Swan ’23 with the college’s British phone booth.

The Story of the Red Telephone Box on Campus

Hailey Swan ’23 tells the story of Central’s iconic red phone booth.

Jul 14, 2022

Around the Pond – Summer 2022

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Jul 13, 2022

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KAPOWerful

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

Apr 13, 2022

Don De Waard ’82 on the sidelines of a Central Dutch football game

The Mayor and the Coach

A love of football and Pella helped Don De Waard ’82 tackle challenges and build a winning playbook for Central.

Apr 13, 2022

Ian Moschenross Professor of Music

Teaching Treasures

The harpsichord on Central’s campus brings together high-impact learning and a creative, rich artist environment for Central students.

Apr 13, 2022

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