Clay Thompson ’90, has held many different jobs in his professional life. Upon entering retirement, he found himself longing to be back in the classroom — this time, as the instructor.
Nov 14, 2024 | 1 Comment
Larry Happel ’81 reflects on his 45-year tenure with Central College as athletics communications director and the memorable moments and people who made a job the fulfilling career for which he’s grateful.
Jul 12, 2024 | 4 Comments
Home for more than 40 years, Jim Zaffiro, professor of political science, shares his perspective on his accomplished career at Central College.
Jul 12, 2024 | 2 Comments
Óscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish and class dean for the Class of 2027, reflects on the journey to becoming an engaged, global citizen.
Mar 12, 2024 | 1 Comment
Hailey Hunter ’24 knew there was more for her to do, learn and be at Central College. So, she sought opportunities and pushed herself to look beyond her comfort zone.
Nov 6, 2023
Joe Eilers ’18 shares the parallels between his time at Central College and now in graduate school at Stanford University.
Jul 14, 2023
Parting Shot: Lucas ’16 and Makaye Smith Hamilton ’15 redefining “home” with their children.
Apr 14, 2023
Kyle Munson ’94 questions the future of local news.
Jan 12, 2023
Trent Swartwoudt ’22 considers giving back to Central College part of his civic duty.
Oct 14, 2022
Hailey Swan ’23 tells the story of Central’s iconic red phone booth.
Jul 14, 2022
The harpsichord on Central’s campus brings together high-impact learning and a creative, rich artist environment for Central students.
Apr 13, 2022
Taryn Pennington ’13, employed by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, explains health care services for top-tier athletes.
Jan 13, 2022
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
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
Climate change is the problem we young climate activists are trying to fix, and we need your help.
Apr 7, 2021
Yana Rouse ’21 and Marin Harrington ’21 are helping lead an effort to build a culture of inclusion at Central.
Jan 15, 2021
The Class of 2020 missed its spring Commencement. The Class of 1930 would have empathized.
Nov 13, 2020
“This might be the happiest I’ve ever been,” I told my friends. The news I had to leave London arrived one week later.
May 20, 2020
Special guest editor Kyle Munson ’94 revisits his 1994 alumni magazine essay.
Feb 14, 2020
Thirty-five years ago, 11 works of art by Dutch masters disappeared from the college’s collection. They have yet to be found.
May 14, 2019
I marched for science. I never thought I’d have to.
Nov 27, 2018 | 3 Comments
Brian Peterson and Scottie Yang ’18 both love caped crusaders who make it their mission to save the world.
Aug 17, 2018
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