The Moore Family Foundation Faculty Development Program for Teaching funded 14 faculty projects for the 2018-19 academic year.
Nov 14, 2018
On July 19, 2018, a large, powerful tornado left the Central campus untouched but severely damaged three Vermeer Corporation buildings just a few miles away.
Nov 14, 2018
The Central family and Pella community got a sneak peek at the results of the $2.2-million first phase of the renovation of Douwstra Auditorium in August.
Nov 13, 2018
Service Day has been a cornerstone of the Central experience since 2006.
Aug 17, 2018
Des Moines entrepreneur and business innovator Tej Dhawan ’91 was elected chair of Central’s board of trustees effective July 1, 2018.
Aug 17, 2018
Central received a $30,000 NCAA CHOICES Grant to integrate athletics into campus-wide efforts to reduce alcohol abuse.
Aug 17, 2018
A seven-member team from Central explored how to help students better integrate everything they’re learning in their classes, their co-curricular activities and in their service, work and life experiences.
Aug 17, 2018
Read the latest on faculty awards, promotions and tenure.
Aug 17, 2018
Central and its exercise science program are now recognized as an approved NSCA education program.
Aug 17, 2018
Mary E.M. Strey, Central’s vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, has been selected to participate in a year-long Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program.
Aug 17, 2018
Central recently has been certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, the only college in Iowa to earn the designation.
Aug 17, 2018
Philanthropy Week featured many engaging events for students to learn how philanthropy has shaped Central’s campus and its students.
May 23, 2018
Central received a grant from the John Deere Foundation to support the college’s longstanding Upward Bound program.
May 23, 2018
In February, David Timmer was installed as the Dr. Jacob ’25 and Gela ’27 Schnucker Sessler Chair in Philosophy and Religion.
May 23, 2018
Renovation of historic Douwstra Auditorium continues.
May 18, 2018
Members of Central’s men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to Mérida to participate in the Augie Lugo International Tennis Tournament.
May 18, 2018
Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) of Pella continues its longstanding support of Central with gifts in service of academics and athletics.
May 18, 2018
Students who are part of ALMA (formerly vocal and instrumental combos) had the chance to record professional music videos.
Feb 19, 2018
Sheila Holzworth ’85 was formally recognized for her support of the newly expanded P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.
Feb 19, 2018
Improved features will keep users better informed about Central news, upcoming events and funding initiatives.
Feb 19, 2018
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.
Feb 19, 2018
Central hosted the 6th annual Chairs’ Conference Sept. 15-16 on campus.
Nov 15, 2017
Twelve new faculty members joined Central College this year—experts in physics, chemistry, music and more.
Nov 15, 2017