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Three students holding sign that reads First Day of School

Central College Donors Give $175,000 During 48-Hour Challenge

The first days at Central College welcomed students and energized the 48-Hour Challenge to the support Journey Scholarship Fund.

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Central students walking across campus.

Central College Selected for Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative Grant

Central College selected for Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative Grant aimed at improving transfer experience for Iowa community college students.

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Aaron Roerdink ’97

Central Appoints Associate Dean of Learning Enrichment

Central named Aaron Roerdink ’97 the associate dean of learning enrichment and associate professor-in-residence of chemistry.

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Group of Central students with Tanzanian residents.

Central’s Campus Ministries Honors Donor

The Allan and Grace Braskamp Family Endowment for Purpose, Meaning and Faith supports Central’s student development programs.

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Shelley Bradfield teaching social justice class.

Central College Students Learn Firsthand About Social Justice in the City

Central students enrolled in Social Justice in the City, an immersive, experiential learning course taught in Des Moines.

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New Central board of trustees joining in 2023 are: front row, from left: Shannan Mattiace ’90, Kara Kohler Hoogensen ’96, Lori Fegley ’80 and Kelly Vielmo ’99. Backrow, from left, Dave Smith and Marc Poortinga ’98.

Central Welcomes Six New Board Members

Central welcomes six new Board of Trustee members and recognizes three who earned trustee emeriti status.

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Peggy Fitch and Carol Williamson

Central College Honors Retiring Administrators

Central celebrates the careers of two longstanding administrators — Carol Williamson and Peggy Fitch.

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photo of three students studying in Vermeer Science Center

Central College Announces 2023 Top Scholarship Awardees

Central announces the incoming Class of 2027 scholars who received full-tuition scholarships.

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Quinton Hull '26

A Passion for Music Pays It Forward through Scholarships

T. Kent Jager Endowed Music Scholarship opened a door for Quintin Hull ’26 and his music passion.

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Donors and students at Scholarship Dinner

Scholarship Celebration Dinner Honors Donors and Students

Scholarship Dinner 2023 honored donors, students and families who were seated together to share a meal, conversation and program.

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