Group photo of BIPOC+ Coalition

Around the Pond – Spring 2022

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Apr 11, 2022

The 10th NCAA Division III Championship trophy won by a Central women’s team was hoisted in 2003 by softball captains Libby Hysell Carlton ’03, Mary Vande Hoef ’03, Kris Hughes Gardner ’03 and April Miller Hicks ’03 in Salem, Virigina.

An Era of Opportunities

Central College is recognized as a leader in women’s athletics.

Jan 13, 2022 | 1 Comment

Thomas Ross Smith

Life Loves On

The generosity of the Fred Maytag Family Foundation gives Central students the opportunity to learn and grow in STEM fields.

Jan 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 alumni pose for a photo at Homecoming 2021

2021 Homecoming Class Reunions

Check out all the class reunion photos from Central Homecoming 2021!

Jan 12, 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

Scene from Central College Service Day 2021

Around the Pond – Winter 2022

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Jan 11, 2022

Jim Fuller, associate head men’s and women’s track coach (right), Kurtis Brondyke ’11 (center) and Will Daniels ’19 enjoyed the thrill of hearing the words “Central College” announced at events more than once during Olympic Trials this summer.

Hurdling Olympic Dreams

Central grads Will Daniels ’19 and Kurtis Brondyke ’11 compete in decathlon trials.

Oct 15, 2021

Jon Witt

Innovative Academics: Relevant Programs for Today’s World

During the past two years, we’ve dealt with many complex issues — not the least of which was navigating through a global pandemic.

Oct 15, 2021

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

Forever Dutch Logo

Around the Pond – Fall 2021

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

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

Austin O'Brien ’14was the Iowa Conference men’s cross country MVP in 2013, placing 11th at the NCAA Division III Championships. He then won an indoor track and field national title in the distance medley relay.

“Unrealistic” Dreams Lead O’Brien to Olympic Trials

The Olympic dreams of Austin O’Brien ’14 are as improbable as where they were spawned — on a couch in front of a television.

Jul 15, 2021

Sunny Gonzales Eighmy ’99 and husband Nathan Eighmy ’99 during their time at Central.

Thank You for Being Forever Dutch®

Athletics holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been an athlete, coach and fan at Central and loved every role.

Jul 15, 2021

Around the Pond – Summer 2021

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Jul 15, 2021

Dean Furness ’94

Overcoming Obstacles

A can-do attitude has helped Dean Furness ’94 push forward through life following an accident.

Apr 7, 2021

Jenae Jenison ’11, Central’s director of external engagement, and Drew Sikkink ’06, residence life area coordinator and assistant football coach

Not Canceled

Courage and inspiration weren’t far away in 2020.

Apr 7, 2021

Katie Wang ’21 makes time to get in the research lab despite a heavy class load and full soccer schedule.

Curious Minds Want To Know

From studying genetic barcoding to synthesizing indirubin, Central students conduct relevant research as undergraduates.

Apr 7, 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

Yana Rouse ’21 became Central’s first female minority student senate president in Fall 2020.

Multi-Talented Leader

Central College student body president and track thrower Yana Rouse ’21 balances athletics, academics and campus life.

Apr 7, 2021

Tiffany Van Gilst ’23

Young Climate Activists Like Me Need Support From Older Generations

Climate change is the problem we young climate activists are trying to fix, and we need your help.

Apr 7, 2021

Aerial shot of the new Peace Mall renovations.

Around the Pond – Spring 2021

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Apr 7, 2021

Football practice at Central in a pandemic meant face masks and small-group workouts, like Assistant Coach Austin Mercer put his cornerbacks through.

Pandemic Athletics: Central Navigates a New Way To Play

Central athletics has been a mixture of triumphs and setbacks during a global pandemic. Yet, coaches and athletes continue to find the silver lining.

Jan 15, 2021

Yana Rouse ’21, left, and Marin Harrington ’21, right, are helping lead an effort to build a culture of inclusion at Central.

From Moment To Movement

Yana Rouse ’21 and Marin Harrington ’21 are helping lead an effort to build a culture of inclusion at Central.

Jan 15, 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

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