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Central College Announces 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars

Sep. 27, 2022

Central College’s education program has announced its 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars. They join 13 previously awarded Geisler Penquite Scholars on campus this fall.

Central College Launches Women’s Wrestling Program

Sep. 26, 2022

Further enhancing its reputation of leadership within the NCAA Division III in providing athletics opportunities for women, Central College is adding women’s wrestling as its 21st intercollegiate sport.

Central College Music and Theatre Programs Set for October

Sep. 22, 2022

Central’s fall line-up offers fun-filled entertainment — musical theatre, steel drum band, choirs and youth honor band.

Central College Adds Bachelor of Science Option in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Sep. 21, 2022

Central College has added a new academic degree to the chemistry program beginning the Fall 2022 semester: a Bachelor of Science degree.

NASA Astronaut Raja Chari to Speak at Central College

Sep. 15, 2022

NASA astronaut spends a day at Central with a public presentation at 7 p.m.

Central’s First Pre-Athletic Training Alumni Passes Athletic Training Board

Sep. 14, 2022

Renee Williams, a pre-athletic training graduate in the Class of 2020, becomes the first Central pre-athletic training alumna to become board-certified in athletic training.

Central College’s Mills Gallery Features Glass Work Referencing Antique Objects

Sep. 13, 2022

Mills Gallery features: “Recollections: Objects of Memory” by Nadine Saylor, assistant professor of glass at the University of Nebraska Kearney.

Central College Art Professor Mat Kelly Exhibiting Work at Jordan House Museum

Sep. 13, 2022

Mat Kelly, Central professor of art and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, was selected to display his drawings, prints and handmade books at the Jordan House Museum in West Des Moines.