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two elementary age students with two Central education students and Jen Diers standing.

Central Receives $480,000 Gift from Geisler Penquite Foundation

The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central a two-part gift totaling $480,000, including scholarships for education majors.

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Central students at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines.

Central College Theatre Students Receive Honors at Festival

Central students in the theatre program attended the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

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Russ Goodman

Russell Goodman Selected to Mathematical Association of America Board

Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics, was selected for the national math association board.

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Gloria Montiel, Tori Fyfe, and Quinn Deahl

Central Will Be Represented at National IMPACT Conference in Boston

A Central College team will present “Mobilizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice Initiatives at Predominantly White Institutions” at the national IMPACT conference in Boston.

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Steffanie Bonnstetter, director of communications and marketing

Steffanie Bonnstetter Named as New Director of Communications and Marketing

Steffanie Bonnstetter has been promoted to director of communications and marketing for Central.

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Central Campus in Winter

Central Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2022

Central College recognized 432 students named to the Fall 2022 dean’s list.

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Central College Receives Grant to Provide Tax Preparation Service

Central’s accounting faculty and students will help area residents with income tax preparation.

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Review of Central’s Top Stories in 2022

Central College had a news-filled 2022 with new programs, successful fundraising, accreditations and awards.

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Hendrik G. “Henry” Van Leeuwen

Alumnus Henry Van Leeuwen Gifts nearly $225,000 to Central

Hendrik G. “Henry” Van Leeuwen, Central College Class of 1950 graduate, bequeathed $224,787 to Central to establish the Van Leeuwen Scholarship for students.

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Phoebe Nishimoto

Central College’s Phoebe Nishimoto Awarded RISE Fellowship

Phoebe Nishimoto, manager of international program logistics at Central, received the 2023-24 RISE Fellowship with the NAFSA Academy for International Education.

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