Central Welcomes 12 Faculty Members

Twelve new faculty members joined Central College this year—experts in physics, chemistry, music and more.

Nov 15, 2017

Karly Olson posted a 16-5 record and was voted the Iowa Conference softball pitcher of the year

Dutch Return to NCAA Softball Tourney

The Central softball team made a record-tying 28th NCAA Division III tournament appearance.

Aug 17, 2017

Tej Dhawan Named Central Board Chair-Elect

Dhawan will succeed current board chair Lanny Little July 1, 2018.

Aug 17, 2017

Seven students traveled to Costa Rica as part of Central’s newest research program. Back row: Ryan Kruse ’18, Macin Harvey ’19, Caitlyn Champ ’19, Huma Liptak ’17, assistant professor of exercise science Sara Shuger Fox, lecturer of Spanish Oscar Reynaga. Front row: Lauren Vahlcamp ’19, Lauren Moll ‘20 and a local student.

Professors Launch Costa Rica Research Program

Students pursued research in environmental law, nutrition and health, family cultures, bee diversity and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Aug 17, 2017

Heiting-Doane balances volunteering with his job and family time with wife Jana and their two children.

Setting an Example

Heiting-Doane ’04 provides legal help to immigrants.

Aug 17, 2017

Harry Smith interviewed Jaime Miranda on campus.

Wrestler Miranda in National Spotlight

Senior Jaime Miranda’s story of perseverance lands him in the media spotlight.

May 23, 2017

A passion for training athletes led Katie Douglas to yoga and its benefits.

Standing Tall in Pella

Katie Douglas ’17 runs her own local yoga studio while completing her last year at Central.

May 23, 2017

Super Fans!

School spirit is front and center for these Central supporters.

May 23, 2017

Junior C.J. Pestano took fourth at 125 pounds at the Division III wrestling championships, earning all-America honors for the second straight year.

Wrestlers 18th at National Meet

The Central wrestling team climbed to third place in the Iowa Conference race.

May 22, 2017

During the March 22 commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to campus, president Mark Putnam spoke on the legacy of open inquiry.

Adding Light

Ensuring the legacy of open inquiry on campus.

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10 Objects with Stories to Tell

We take a closer look at 10 objects and the stories they tell about the college.

Feb 16, 2017

Flying Pans Celebrate 10 Years of Alumni Concerts

The Flying Pans steel drum band celebrated its 10th year performing with alumni members.

Feb 14, 2017

Peter Keating of ESPN The Magazine spoke to students about data and sports.

Central Hosts Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting

The conference featured sports analytics research presentations, networking and a keynote presentation.

Feb 14, 2017

Sam Markham celebrates a TD catch with P.J. Carey. He earned D3football.com all-America honors after leading Division III with a school-record 104 catches for 1,215 yards.

Record-Setting Offense Fuels 8-2 Football Campaign

Dutch football season featured a productive offense.

Feb 14, 2017

For 15 years, VanderWilt traveled the world bringing wheelchairs to those in need.

Wheels Up

Career pilot traveled the world with the Wheelchair Foundation.

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How the RCA Saved Central

In celebration of 100 years of partnership, we look at the connection between Central and the RCA.

Nov 15, 2016

Seth Eash '18 interned with the Green Bay Packers this fall.

Alumni Network Opens Doors to Pro Teams

Junior Seth Eash is Central’s latest athletic training student to land an NFL internship with alumni connections.

Nov 15, 2016

Athletics Hall of Honor inductees Al Dorenkamp ’75, Candace Wilson DuRegger ’01 and Rick Perry ’89.

Three Inducted into Hall of Honor

Three former athletes with national championship game experience were the newest additions to the Athletics Hall of Honor this fall.

Nov 15, 2016

Central Adds Nine Faculty Members

Nine new faculty members joined Central this fall.

Nov 15, 2016

Nicole Kaplan Awarded Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts

Kaplan has taught at Central since 2002 and directed Central’s Paris program until 2006.

Nov 15, 2016

5 senior members of the Men's Track squad pose at graduation with their 2016 Iowa Conference championship trophy.

Another League Men’s Track Crown, Top-10 NCAA Finish for Dutch

Central men’s track and field squad earned a sixth-place team finish at the NCAA Division III Championships.

Aug 15, 2016

Hungarian-Style Math

During her semester in Budapest, Paige Wilkin developed new ideas for teaching math in Iowa.

Aug 15, 2016

Harry Smith '73 interviewing acclaimed author Reza Aslan

Harry Smith Interviews Acclaimed Author Reza Aslan

Harry Smith and Reza Aslan discussed topics including Islam, the Middle East, Muslim Americans and more.

Aug 15, 2016

Students connected with alumni in sustainability-related fields during Central’s first Green Drinks networking event.

Green Drinks Connects Students, Alumni in Sustainability

Students, faculty and staff connected with alumni, community partners and others who work in sustainability-related fields.

Aug 15, 2016

Mock Caucus Prepares Community

Students and community members had the opportunity to learn how to caucus during a non-partisan presentation of a mock caucus in Maytag Student Center Jan. 26.

May 19, 2016