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Central Partners with Pella Community Schools to Create Central Little Dutch Academy

Central’s education department has partnered with Pella Community Schools to create Central Little Dutch Academy, an early out program for third and fourth grade students focused on social emotional learning and STEM education.

Central Gives Back to Community for Annual Service Day

Central held its annual Service Day on Oct. 5 with more than 630 volunteers taking part in 43 projects. Service Day has been a cornerstone of the Central experience since 2006.

Students visiting the molengracht canal in downtown Pella

What to Do in Pella

Find exciting activities on and off Central College’s campus!

Members of the Dutch Brigade speaking with fellow students at Central's Involvement Fair

What’re You Going to Do?

Your college experience is largely defined by the things you choose to do. What will you choose?

Connecting Friends

Central College student Dani Neu ’21 explores the similarities between creating connections and making friends.

Students in McKee Hall, aka The Pods

Eight Peas in a Pod

Sustainable living is brought to life within The Pods of Central College.

An alumni Q&A panel

Advice From a Central Alum

Justine Jackovich, a 2013 graduate, has a handful of advice for students on how to have a successful Central experience.

Kris Weeden ’20

Game, Set, Match: An Abrupt End to a Central Tennis Career

Senior Kris Weeden reflects on his final tennis season lost due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Associate Professor of Biology Paulina Mena working with beehives.

Central’s “Bee” Students

After classes, Central students keep busy caring for a rapidly vanishing species.

Students studying

4 Ways to Ace Your Exams

Solid note taking, creative strategies and study-buddy accountability can help us survive even the hardest finals!