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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.

Central College Announces 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars

Central College’s education program has announced its 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars. They join 13 previously awarded Geisler Penquite Scholars on campus this fall.

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48-Hour Challenge Raises More Than $166,000 for Scholarship Fund

We are off and running into the new semester and Central’s Journey 48-Hour Challenge exceeded its challenge goal for the fall!

Central’s Freiburger Elected to Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling

Chevy Freiburger, vice president for enrollment management and dean of admission at Central College, will begin serving a three-year presidential cycle for the Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling.

Central College Promotes Freiburger to VP of Enrollment Management

Central promoted longtime employee Chevy Freiburger to vice president for enrollment management and dean of admission. He will guide Central through the ever-changing terrain of enrollment work.

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Central’s Top Stories of 2021

Central College had a lot to celebrate in 2021. As we look ahead to a new year with optimism and purpose, we look back at some of the most impactful Central stories of 2021.

Central Announces 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars

Central’s education program has announced its 2021 Geisler Penquite Scholars.

Central to Host College Fair for Students and Parents

Area high school juniors and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at a special college fair at Central on Thursday, Sept. 30, at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse on Central’s campus.

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Central’s Fundraising Efforts See 20% Increase For Fiscal Year

Central College enjoyed another record-breaking year in its fundraising efforts for the Journey Scholarship Fund and saw tremendous overall support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.