Paul Weihe, associate professor of biology

Confessions of a Reticent Activist

I marched for science. I never thought I’d have to.

Nov 27, 2018 | 3 Comments

Five Central graduates celebrated together at the University of Iowa white coat ceremony earlier this year. Left to right: Ashley Radig ’16, Sam Palmer ’17, Abby Fyfe ’18, Nick Lind ’06 and Andie Arthofer ’17.

Health Care: Central Grads’ Top Choice for Grad School

An astounding 58% of Central graduates who go to grad school do so in health-related fields. Why?

Nov 20, 2018

Mark Putnam, Central College President

The State of the College

An annual report and honor roll of giving.

Nov 16, 2018

Libby Hysell Carlton ’03, Tony Brownlee ’02 and Andrew Paulson ’98 were inducted into the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor at Homecoming in September

New Hall-of-Famers

Three former all-America student-athletes who are making an impact in their post-graduate careers are the newest members of the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor.

Nov 15, 2018

Photo by Matt Rauch

Little Labyrinth on the Prairie

Central students proposed the college create a labyrinth—a path for walking meditation—during a first-year seminar.

Nov 14, 2018

Fania Davis

Juvenile Justice Matures

Fania Davis shared her insights into justice and community during a week-long residency as a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Scholar in October.

Nov 14, 2018

Carol Mendez ’09 helps first-generation students follow her path to college.

The Unbroken Circle

From field worker to two-time-award-winning fifth-grade math teacher, Carol Mendez ’09 embodies the American dream.

Aug 17, 2018

Five students who beat the odds.

Central Strong

Adversity in college should mean too few Instagram likes, too little gas money or no weekend plans. It should not mean life-altering circumstances that require courage, strength and confidence to overcome.

Aug 17, 2018

Sampling senior seminars.

Chocolate, Culture and Capstones

Central students can choose to temper chocolate or temper debates during their final year. Either way, they will enter the real world with ganache—or is that panache?

Aug 17, 2018

Scottie Yang ’18

Super-Selfie

Brian Peterson and Scottie Yang ’18 both love caped crusaders who make it their mission to save the world.

Aug 17, 2018

From left to right, front row to back row: Lynn Hinga Branderhorst ’79, Callie Gardeman ’18, Ann Hinga Klein ’80, Professor of Chemistry Cathy Hinga Haustein ’76, Professor of Art Treva Reimer, Michelle Stam and Sarah Purdy ’16.

Children’s Book Collaboration

Central alumni, faculty and local business owners are collaborating to create a children’s picture book.

Aug 17, 2018

Hunter Caspers '18 and Jessie Cassens '18 showing off their diplomas

Commencement 2018

Read the best from 2018’s Commencement address.

Aug 17, 2018

Mark Fairley ’18 came from behind to take the NCAA Division III title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Photo: d3photography.com

Fairley Races to NCAA Steeplechase Crown

Mark Fairley ’18 came from behind to take the NCAA Division III title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

Aug 17, 2018

Edna Boot Van Zee '31 and Monica Powers '18

Central DNA

Eighty-five years separates them. Central connects them.

May 23, 2018

Chris Weaver '10

From Dutch to Dream

Chris Weaver ’10 will put a spell on you.

May 23, 2018

Karleigh Miller ’13

Playing Defense

Karleigh Miller ’13 shines in the courtroom as a criminal defense attorney.

May 23, 2018

Will Daniels ’20 captured the NCAA Division III heptathlon crown while teammate Ryan Kruse ’18 placed third. Daniels also secured seventh in the high jump, giving the Dutch a tie for ninth in national team standings.

National Champ! Central’s Daniels Takes NCAA Heptathlon Crown

Adding to Central’s distinctive track and field legacy, Will Daniels ’20 captured the program’s 17th individual NCAA title.

May 23, 2018

Central’s Upward Bound program serves 190 high school participants annually with academic advising, college preparatory curriculum, tutoring, college visits, ACT preparation and assistance with college and financial aid applications.

Grant Prepares Low-Income High School Students for College

Central received a grant from the John Deere Foundation to support the college’s longstanding Upward Bound program.

May 23, 2018

An internship at British Parliament while studying abroad gave Taylor Broshar ’18 a good foundation for continued learning.

Protecting the Public

An internship leads to research on a pressing issue of national significance.

Feb 19, 2018

Game-breaking senior Sam Markham rewrote Central’s football receiving records with 295 career catches.

Football Team Rallies for Second-Place Finish

A season-ending four-game winning streak vaulted the Central football team to second
place in the Iowa Conference and a 7-3 overall mark.

Feb 19, 2018

Render of Douwstra Auditorium renovations.

Douwstra Auditorium Renovations Underway

A renovation of historic Douwstra Auditorium began in December 2017, transforming the local landmark into a regional concert hall.

Feb 19, 2018

A grant from the Wellmark Foundation will allow for a kitchen and classroom to be added to the Central garden.

Central Awarded Grant from Wellmark Foundation

A grant from the Wellmark Foundation will allow for a kitchen and classroom to be added to the Central garden.

Feb 19, 2018

Exposure to top coaches helped Del Miller develop his own coaching strategy.

A Career on the Field

Del Miller ’72 helped teams reach the pinnacle of college football success.

Nov 15, 2017

New Athletics Hall of Honor inductees (left to right): Donell Hotze Kvaal ’00, Angie Nielsen Sears ’02 and Molly Parrott ’02.

Three Women Named to Central Hall of Honor

Three all-America honorees are the newest members of the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor.

Nov 15, 2017

Central joined with the Pella community in reading “The Sacred Acre.”

Central Hosts Community Reading Experience

Central and Pella community members were invited to read “The Sacred Acre” and hear guest speaker Aaron Thomas.

Nov 15, 2017

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