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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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Classroom scene with Professor Wick speaking

Central College Announces 2026-2027 Top Scholars

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

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four head shots of faculty: Christensen, Ladner, Shuger Fox, Wackerly

Faculty Awards Announced

Central celebrated outstanding faculty during an awards night.

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Graduates lined up in gymnasium

Central Commencement Moves into P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium

2026 Commencement ceremony shifts inside the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.

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Cover of Synaptic magazine 2026

Synaptic Showcases Works Honoring Academics and Creativity

Central College students released the latest edition of “Synaptic,” showcasing outstanding student creativity.

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Kate Nesbit

Central Professor Awarded Two Library Fellowships for Project on Victorian Sound Alerts

Kate Nesbit was granted two fellowships for research into her new book, Victorian Alerts.

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Students share in the Hoo-Rah Day celebrations. From left, Katelyn Freeman ’26, Castle Rock, Colorado, Riley Packer ’26, Erie, Illinois, and Estella Allen ’28, Newton, Iowa.

Hoo-Rah Day Raises Funds for Central College Students and Programs

Central community shows generosity and support during Hoo-Rah Day.

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Papae Wymore, education

Central College Demonstrates Strong Results on Foundations of Reading Test

Central education majors significantly rank above the statewide average, demonstrating strong outcomes in literacy preparation.

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Two female students working in a lab

Vermeer Charitable Foundation Supports Sciences at Central College

Chemistry plays a key role in STEM education at Central and Vermeer Charitable Foundation helps fund the latest equipment.

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two women holding says that read I give and I give too.

Central College Ramps Up for Hoo-Rah Day

Dale ’69 and Eileen Miller Vander Wilt ’70 step forward as Hoo-Rah Day challengers ahead of the big day.

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