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Service Day students working in a garden

Central College to Host Service Day

Central’s Service Day will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. This day of service began in 2006. In 2021, 1,975 hours were donated from 630 volunteers.

Central College Announces 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars

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

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

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

Female student in red sweatshirt working in a chemistry lab

Central College Adds Bachelor of Science Option in Chemistry and Biochemistry

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

Raja Chair in space with Big Red graphic in window

NASA Astronaut Raja Chari to Speak at Central College

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

Renee Williams ’20 and John Roslien, associate professor of kinesiology

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

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

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

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.