Tag: "outcomes"
The Importance of Telling Our Stories
Central College’s more than 170-year legacy is woven within stories that capture the deep meaning, shared experiences and resilient journeys of its community members.
Nov 14, 2024
Sentimental Drivel
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
A Lifetime Membership
Jeremy ’97 and Laura Bach Olson ’93 are committed to giving back. Their passion for Central encapsulates their connection to the college, embodying what it means to be Forever Dutch®.
Jul 12, 2024
Oh, The Places You’ll Go …
Central College’s network helps students and alumni realize their dreams and opportunities.
Nov 14, 2023
Growing up the Central Way
Beatriz Mate-Kodjo ’11, civil rights attorney at BMK Law, advises others how to act as positive change agents in the workplace.
Jan 13, 2023
For the Kids
For Kinsley Parrott ’21, Central College sparked a dream to help vulnerable children — a spark that caught and is spreading like wildfire across the region.
Jan 13, 2023
2021: Where Are They Now?
It’s been less than a year since they graduated, but members of Central’s Class of 2021 are already making their mark in the world.
Jan 13, 2022
Hurdling Olympic Dreams
Central grads Will Daniels ’19 and Kurtis Brondyke ’11 compete in decathlon trials.
Oct 15, 2021
Curious Minds Want To Know
From studying genetic barcoding to synthesizing indirubin, Central students conduct relevant research as undergraduates.
Apr 7, 2021
A Drone Solution
A Central College class project led Jakob Steenhoek ’15 to a career flying drones.
Apr 7, 2021
Health Care: Central Grads’ Top Choice for Grad School
An astounding 58% of Central graduates who go to grad school do so in health-related fields. Why?
Nov 20, 2018
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
Days with a Dinosaur
Allison Miller Schwanebeck ’06, director of exhibits at the Science Center of Iowa, draws on her experience as a theatre and art major as she builds dinosaurs, brings in mummies and explains the human exploration of Mars.
Apr 24, 2013
Where Everybody Wins
Four Central alumni and three current students work at Everybody Wins! Iowa, a children’s literacy and mentoring organization.
Apr 11, 2013
The Meat of the Job
Abigail Sparks ’12 works as a tax accountant for Hormel Foods, a job she earned after interning there during her Central career.
Mar 27, 2013
