Carol Mendez ’09 helps first-generation students follow her path to college.

The Unbroken Circle

From field worker to two-time-award-winning fifth-grade math teacher, Carol Mendez ’09 embodies the American dream.

Aug 17, 2018

Five students who beat the odds.

Central Strong

Adversity in college should mean too few Instagram likes, too little gas money or no weekend plans. It should not mean life-altering circumstances that require courage, strength and confidence to overcome.

Aug 17, 2018

Sampling senior seminars.

Chocolate, Culture and Capstones

Central students can choose to temper chocolate or temper debates during their final year. Either way, they will enter the real world with ganache—or is that panache?

Aug 17, 2018

Scottie Yang ’18

Super-Selfie

Brian Peterson and Scottie Yang ’18 both love caped crusaders who make it their mission to save the world.

Aug 17, 2018

Edwin George Mulder ’51

Edwin George Mulder ’51 of Holland, Michigan, died May 1, 2018.

Aug 17, 2018

From left to right, front row to back row: Lynn Hinga Branderhorst ’79, Callie Gardeman ’18, Ann Hinga Klein ’80, Professor of Chemistry Cathy Hinga Haustein ’76, Professor of Art Treva Reimer, Michelle Stam and Sarah Purdy ’16.

Children’s Book Collaboration

Central alumni, faculty and local business owners are collaborating to create a children’s picture book.

Aug 17, 2018

Hunter Caspers '18 and Jessie Cassens '18 showing off their diplomas

Commencement 2018

Read the best from 2018’s Commencement address.

Aug 17, 2018

Central students engagine in service projects on Service Day 2018

By the Numbers: Central Service Day

Service Day has been a cornerstone of the Central experience since 2006.

Aug 17, 2018

Mark Fairley ’18 came from behind to take the NCAA Division III title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Photo: d3photography.com

Fairley Races to NCAA Steeplechase Crown

Mark Fairley ’18 came from behind to take the NCAA Division III title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

Aug 17, 2018

Paige Dickel ’18 and the Dutch stole 133 bases en route to another NCAA softball tourney berth.

Central Gains Record 29th NCAA Softball Berth

Central advanced to the NCAA Division III softball tourney for a record 29th year, finishing second in the St. Paul, Minnesota, regional. The Dutch posted […]

Aug 17, 2018

Shortstop Garrett Saunders ’19 received multiple all-Central region honors.

Saunders Receives All-Region Baseball Honors

Shortstop Garrett Saunders ’19 received multiple all-Central region honors.

Aug 17, 2018

Central Third in Conference Men’s Tennis

Central reached the semifinals of the Iowa Conference men’s tennis tourney and finished third in league play with a 6-2 mark.

Aug 17, 2018

Golfers Narrowly Miss League Men’s Crown

Central surged into a tie for the 54-hole lead before settling for a second-place finish at the Iowa Conference men’s golf tournament.

Aug 17, 2018

Tej Dhawan ’91 was elected chair of Central’s board of trustees effective July 1, 2018.

Welcome, Chair Tej Dhawan!

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

Choices Granted!

Central received a $30,000 NCAA CHOICES Grant to integrate athletics into campus-wide efforts to reduce alcohol abuse.

Aug 17, 2018

STEM Exploration event at Central College

Leading in Integrative Learning

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

From left: Cyntia Mahmood, Ashley Scolaro, Shelley Bradfield, Amy Young, Kathy Korcheck, Linda Laine, Maggie Fisher Schlerman '02, Keith Ratzlaff, Andrew Green, Jim Shriver.

Central Faculty Receive Recognition and Tenure

Read the latest on faculty awards, promotions and tenure.

Aug 17, 2018

NSCA logo

A Strong Program

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

Dean Mary Strey Selected for National Leadership Program

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

George Lauber, Jr.

Professor Emeritus George Lauber, Jr.

George Lauber, Jr., associate professor emeritus of sociology/anthropology, died May 6, 2018.

Aug 17, 2018

Central recently has been certified as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program

Praise Bee

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

Central College President Mark Putnam poses for a photo with the first two graduates of Central's engineering program.

It’s a Bit Messy

The path to success can get a bit messy. But that’s OK. It’s part of the journey.

Aug 14, 2018