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

Jen Diers, director of the education program at Central College, and Kinsley Parrott ’21, founder and president of Packs for a Purpose, Inc., proudly present one of the nonprofit’s packs.

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

Around the Pond – Spring 2022

Read up on the latest updates from around Central.

Apr 11, 2022

Members of the Class of 2016 pose at Central College Homecoming 2021

A Love Letter to Central College

Homecoming 2021 reunites and rekindles.

Jan 13, 2022

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

Jim Fuller, associate head men’s and women’s track coach (right), Kurtis Brondyke ’11 (center) and Will Daniels ’19 enjoyed the thrill of hearing the words “Central College” announced at events more than once during Olympic Trials this summer.

Hurdling Olympic Dreams

Central grads Will Daniels ’19 and Kurtis Brondyke ’11 compete in decathlon trials.

Oct 15, 2021

For a Lifetime

Central alumni share what it means to be Forever Dutch^®.

Jul 15, 2021

Katie Wang ’21 makes time to get in the research lab despite a heavy class load and full soccer schedule.

Curious Minds Want To Know

From studying genetic barcoding to synthesizing indirubin, Central students conduct relevant research as undergraduates.

Apr 7, 2021

Jakob Steenhoek ’15 draws upon the lessons he learned at Central to solve problems and create a life. “I’m super thankful and so grateful for my experience. It had a huge impact on me.”

A Drone Solution

A Central College class project led Jakob Steenhoek ’15 to a career flying drones.

Apr 7, 2021

Five Central graduates celebrated together at the University of Iowa white coat ceremony earlier this year. Left to right: Ashley Radig ’16, Sam Palmer ’17, Abby Fyfe ’18, Nick Lind ’06 and Andie Arthofer ’17.

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

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

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