Winner of one of the Journey Scholarships, Jordan Wachter shares the story of his first months at Central. His is a freshmen experience familiar to all those who have walked along the Peace Mall.

Feb 7, 2012

Nyla Heerema ’63 has spent years looking through cell walls at the complexities of leukemia. Her research has led to more refined treatments for cancer patients.

Jan 18, 2012

You’d better watch out. The Central community has its very own Santa Claus keeping his eye on things. Let’s hope you’ve been nice.

Dec 22, 2011

Senior Taylor Schuelke is spending a semester in D.C. interning with a production company and focusing on her photographic artwork.

Dec 7, 2011

Senior Heidi Sartorius explored alternative physical therapy methods in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Dec 5, 2011 | 1 Comment

Ann Wilkinson, instructor of theatre, made a name for herself in Los Angeles before finding her way to Pella.

Nov 28, 2011

View photos from the Central College class reunions during 2011 Homecoming/Family Weekend.

Nov 25, 2011

Charles Roberts was a member of the communications department at Central from 1970-1982. Find out what he’s been up to since.

Nov 25, 2011

Erinn Lauterbach ’09 works with Rep. Bruce Braley in Washington, D.C.

Nov 25, 2011

The new equipment in Central’s glassblowing studio builds on a long tradition of collaboration in the arts.

Nov 25, 2011 | 6 Comments

A bit of sarcasm? Not at all. I offer this question with great sincerity at an important time in Central College’s history.

Nov 25, 2011

Every fall, freshmen take Central’s required first-year course. Despite their misgivings, students get the tools to fully appreciate a liberal arts education.

Nov 25, 2011

The new entryway plaza, named after Phyllis Bornt ’51, was dedicated during Homecoming/Family Weekend 2011. The new plaza is part of a larger project that includes three signs on the corners of campus.

Nov 25, 2011

Mina Baker-Roelofs taught home economics at Central for 39 years. Her history mirrors the history of the college.

Nov 25, 2011 | 4 Comments

At Central Market, students can choose to place meals on new smaller trays or use the brightly colored Fiesta plates.

Nov 25, 2011

The annual legacy lunch honoring Central students and their alumni family members was held Aug. 20 with 83 people attending.

Nov 25, 2011

Margaret Tungseth has 15 years of experience in higher education, serving most recently as the assistant treasurer and director of risk management at Concordia College.

Nov 25, 2011

Central welcomed new faculty in accounting, business management, chemistry, exercise science, library science, music, mathematics, psychology, sociology and Spanish.

Nov 25, 2011

Alumni take jobs in some of the country’s worst schools to help kids who deserve the best.

Nov 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

Central College presented awards at the all-alumni dinner Oct. 1 as part of the Homecoming/Family Weekend festivities.

Nov 25, 2011

While coaching in the U.S., South Africa, and London, a Central student learned how soccer can change the lives of rich and poor alike.

Nov 25, 2011

Mollie Ibbotson ’05 went from the Peace Corps to Wells Fargo. She gives tips on how you, too, can start a new career.

Nov 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

Three star athletes who went on to careers of distinction in collegiate teaching and coaching are the newest inductees in the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor.

Nov 25, 2011

The new Journey Scholarship Fund allows alumni to contribute directly to student scholarships.

Nov 25, 2011

During President Mark Putnam’s second year, the community takes on seven initiatives for Central’s future.

Oct 28, 2011