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.
High-school seniors who participate in one of Central’s Scholar Days can earn additional scholarships.
The first days at Central College welcomed students and energized the 48-Hour Challenge to the support Journey Scholarship Fund.
The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central a two-part gift totaling $480,000, including scholarships for education majors.
The Central College family raised $126,437 through Giving Tuesday donations on Nov. 29.
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’s education program has announced its 2022 Geisler Penquite Scholars. They join 13 previously awarded Geisler Penquite Scholars on campus this fall.
We are off and running into the new semester and Central’s Journey 48-Hour Challenge exceeded its challenge goal for the fall!
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 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.
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.