Mathew Kelly Installed as Endowed Professor
Nov. 3, 2026
Central College faculty, staff and friends celebrated the installation of Mathew Kelly, professor of art, as the 12th Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts.
This production will run Thursday, Nov. 12, to Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Kruidenier Center, with performances at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2026
Central College faculty, staff and friends celebrated the installation of Mathew Kelly, professor of art, as the 12th Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts.
Nov. 2, 2026
Previously known as the Central College Community Orchestra, this intergenerational ensemble of talented string players includes Central students and members of the community.
Oct. 30, 2026
Central beat out 25 other teams at Cornell College’s “King of the Hill” invitational from October 24-25.
Oct. 29, 2026
New book by Kate Nesbit, associate professor of English, “Willful Listeners” will be at public reading.
Oct. 28, 2026
This year, members of the Central community will focus on providing winter necessities for those in need, while spreading kindness to our neighbors on and off campus.
Oct. 26, 2026
The team had less than 48 hours to analyze a case provided by the host and prepare recommendations and action steps, which they then presented to a panel of judges during the event.
Oct. 22, 2026
Sabbatical generates graphic novel now on exhibit at Mills Gallery.
Oct. 20, 2026
Central 2026-27 Student Senate elected by students.
Oct. 19, 2026
Kid Captain honorees recognized as outstanding young people of Pella area.
Oct. 15, 2026
Central College graduates from the Class of 2026 presented award-winning research at the annual Iowa Communication Association Conference at Divine Word College.
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