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Van Zantes Endow a Full-Tuition Scholarship

Shirley and Dirk Van Zante ’52 bequest establishes new full-tuition scholarship.

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Jenna Hernandez and Cassie Elliott holding signs that read I gave and I gave too.

Central College Hoo-Rah Day Fundraising Exceeds Record

Central raised $395,487 from more than 420 donors during Hoo-Rah Day.

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Alivia Akers

Central Alumni Scholarship Opens Door for Student

Central’s Alivia Akers, Class of 2027, from Fort Madison, Iowa, received the first Harold Kolenbrander and Judy Grooters Scholarship.

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Geisler Penquite scholarship recipients 2023

Geisler Penquite Foundation Awards Central College $480,000

The Geisler Penquite Foundation honors Central College students in the education program with scholarships.

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Giving Tuesday Donations Exceed Previous Year

Giving Tuesday generated $128,645 for Central College and the next generation of students who will do a world of good.

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Group of six prospective students with Anya Butt during Scholar Day.

Central College Expands Scholarship Options and Offers Scholar Days

High-school seniors who participate in one of Central’s Scholar Days can earn additional scholarships.

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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 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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Giving Tuesday Generates 6-Figures for Central College

The Central College family raised $126,437 through Giving Tuesday donations on Nov. 29.

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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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