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Central College Wins Three Best of District VI CASE Awards

Central College received three Best of District VI awards from the Midwest Division of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for communications and marketing content produced in 2025.

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Mathew Kelly holds his award, with his father and wife at his side

Mathew Kelly Installed as Endowed Professor

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. 

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Central College Mock Trial Places First in Iowa Tournament

Central beat out 25 other teams at Cornell College’s “King of the Hill” invitational from October 24-25.

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From left to right, Central students Evan Sheesley, Class of 2026, Cooper Cooke, Class of 2029, and Gage Rickard, Class of 2027, present their ideas at the Tippie International Case Competition

Central Students Win the University of Iowa Tippie International Case Competition

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.

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The latest Geisler-Penquite Scholars, from left, front row: Gabriel Gates, Peyton Madison, Paige Davis, Faith Roozeboom, Emily Blom, Madilyn Rowson, Grace Osthus. Second row, from left: Jacob Gudith, Taryn Ryan, Rachel Bowers, Emma Klosterman, Haydn Little, Andrew Mahaffey, Brianna VanGroll. Not pictured: Meleah Fesler.

Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Scholarship Recipients

15 education students have been awarded Geisler-Penquite Scholarships in 2026. Each student will receive $5,000 for each remaining year of their undergraduate academic career.

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Jay Kimbrough in a red shirt

Central Student Body Elects President and Senate Officers

Leadership roles for the Student Senate have been filled for the 2026-27 year.

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Large group of students and faculty with medallions.

Central Art Student Designs Medallion for Inaugural Marburger Leadership Institute Fellows

The institute doesn’t just honor Dan Marburger. It carries out his mission.

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Central Students Named to Dean’s List for Spring 2026

Central recognizes the high achieving students in Spring 2026.

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Mike Main, MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addressed the students with words of inspiration.

Central College Awards Degrees

Mike Main, MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addressed the students with words of inspiration.

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Central College Announces 2026-2027 Top Scholars

Central announces its full-tuition scholarship recipients for the incoming Class of 2030.

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