A World Series Winner

Former football lineman Ben Christian ’07 helps market world-champion Kansas City Royals.

Aug 16, 2016

Central Connections in HD

Joe Jones and Naji Naufal started making short films at Central. Now, full-time film careers take them around the world.

Aug 15, 2016

Monarch butterfly.

Let’s Save the Monarchs

Kristin Siewert is getting Central students involved in a movement to reverse the decline of the monarchs.

Aug 15, 2016 | 1 Comment

People of Vision: Ann Sobiech Munson ’91

As an architect, Ann Munson often works within fixed parameters. But she doesn’t believe those parameters are a damper on creativity.

May 19, 2016 | 1 Comment

Upward Bound students

We Will Teach You to Dream: 50 Years of Upward Bound at Central

Every five years, Central competes with colleges and universities across America for a federal grant to help high school students dream big about education. And […]

May 19, 2016 | 3 Comments

Walter Cannon

A Rewarding Career

Shakespeare connections are a hallmark of English professor Walter Cannon’s 36 years at Central.

May 19, 2016 | 1 Comment

53 Things to Love About Central

We picked 53 favorite things about Central since 1853. Did your favorite make the list?

Feb 22, 2016

Alumni Spotlight – Starbucks Scientist Uncovers Food Secrets

Brian Schaneberg ‘95 began his research on plants while at Central.

Feb 22, 2016

Forever Dutch

The next phase in a major facilities upgrade at Central College’s A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex was announced at a campus celebration Jan. 30.

Feb 22, 2016

Sam Palmer '17 and Nyla Rozeboom Heerema '63

When the Central C Stands for Connections

Central alums take an active role in helping students.

Nov 16, 2015

What’s to Fear?

Students prepare testimony of threats to refugees.

Nov 16, 2015

David Chivers '98

The Future of News

David Chivers ’98 takes the helm of The Des Moines Register.

Nov 16, 2015 | 1 Comment

Central’s focus on sustainability includes everything from organic gardening to coursework on social justice.

Sustaining Our World

Central inspires students, faculty and alumni to make an impact in global sustainability.

Aug 18, 2015 | 1 Comment

Russ Goodman

A Theorem for Everyone

Russ Goodman’s desire to connect with students motivates his research interest in mathematical applications in pop culture.

Aug 18, 2015

Viktor Martisovitz, associate professor of physics, explains the principles of physics laws.

Engineering at Central

New Bachelor of Science in Engineering program extends tradition of excellence in science, technology, engineering and math education at Central.

Aug 18, 2015

Learning from the Community

When it comes to service-learning, Central is taking the road less traveled.

May 28, 2015

Food for Thought

Director of Dining Services Richard Phillips is determined to create a fresh, fun and sustainable vision for Central dining.

May 28, 2015

30 Years of Mock Trial

One of the first colleges to compete in mock trial, Central now boasts three decades of inspiring performance.

May 22, 2015

Reflections on Wales

Jon Dressel served as resident director of Central’s study abroad program in Wales, and he shares his memories of the program.

Apr 8, 2015 | 1 Comment

Des Moines: Great Place, Great People

Central grads are leading in Des Moines — filling top roles in companies and serving with community organizations to make the area an even better place to live.

Feb 24, 2015

Setting a Record

Central students are setting a record for chemistry research.

Feb 24, 2015

Fitness After 50

The Fitness after Fifty class gives students the knowledge they need to develop safe and effective exercise programs for older adults.

Feb 24, 2015

Great Distances from Graham Hall

Friendships formed at Central last through the trials and joys of life.

Jan 29, 2015

Central Connections and the Power of the Written Word

Two Central students, Melissa Urbain ’05 and Chris Stone ’96, were a decade apart but made a lasting connection.

Nov 21, 2014 | 1 Comment

Summertime Scholars

Five students tackled professional research projects with faculty sponsors this summer.

Nov 20, 2014

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