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Multi-million dollar athletics facilities upgrade announced with Forever Dutch launch

Central has announced the next phase in a major facilities upgrade at A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex.

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Central’s Extraordinary Education Majors

Experience in the classroom sets these teachers apart.

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It was an exciting year at Central College. What were you most interested in? Take a look back with us — our most popular stories of 2015, based on your interaction on Facebook and Twitter.

The Year’s Biggest News

It was an exciting year at Central College. What were you most interested in? Take a look back with us — our most popular stories of 2015.

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The Central family just got a bit bigger — and younger. Central is one of five Iowa colleges and universities to adopt a grade at Findley Elementary, a.k.a. Dreamer Academy.

Dreaming Young

The Central family just got a bit bigger — and younger. Central is one of five Iowa colleges and universities to adopt a grade at Findley Elementary, a.k.a. Dreamer Academy.

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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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