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Central board room honors Bill Rankin and Lori Nakahara

Central’s Graham Annex board room has been named the Rankin Nakahara Board Room in honor of longtime Central supporters William (Bill) L. Rankin ’69 and Lori F. Nakahara.

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Molly Ward dreamed to drive the Wienermobile for more than a decade. Now she’s finally on the road for Oscar Mayer.

Driving the Wienermobile

Molly Ward dreamed to drive the Wienermobile for more than a decade. Now she’ll spend this year on the road for Oscar Mayer.

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In Their Own Words: Central Alums Reflect on Grad School

Recent graduates look back on what helped them succeed in grad school, and how their liberal arts background prepared them for the future.

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Alumni will receive awards at homecoming

Three alumni award winners will be honored Oct. 10 during Central’s homecoming.

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The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) has relied on handwritten records for decades, but Central graduate Blake Rozendaal ‘15 recently helped the organization update its system.

Modern Records

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) has relied on handwritten records for decades. Computer science graduate Blake Rozendaal created a new system.

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Central degree among top in region in boosting graduates’ salaries

Central graduates have the highest mid-career median salary of any liberal arts college in Iowa.

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How Tyler Schipper ’09 Became a Professor

After graduating from Central, Tyler Schipper ’09 completed a Ph.D. in economics. He is now assistant professor of economics at University of St. Thomas.

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Some call it politics, but Michael Kacmarynski ’14 calls it a career. The recent Central grad wasn’t sure what he was going to do after graduating until his internship supervisor led him to the campaign of the soon-to-be congressman for Iowa’s third district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

On the Campaign Trail

Some call it politics, but Michael Kacmarynski ’14 calls it a career. Kacmarynski was recently a field representative on David Young’s campaign for the House of Representatives.

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Harry Smith '73, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and Central trustee, will interview entrepreneur Harold Hamm on campus during National Entrepreneurship Week.

Central’s Harry Smith to interview Harold Hamm on campus

Emmy Award-winning journalist Harry Smith ‘73 will interview entrepreneur Harold Hamm at Central College Feb. 26, during National Entrepreneurship Week.

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Making a Difference through Government Policy

Greg Ellingson ’13, former student body president and British Parliament intern, wants to help shape public policy in the Midwest.

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