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Steve Van Wyk '81

Steve Van Wyk ’81 to Speak at Commencement

Steve Van Wyk ’81 will speak at Central’s 2019 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 18.

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Philip E. Nelson, professor emeritus of Purdue University and 2007 recipient of the World Food Prize.

Central Announces World Food Prize Lecture

Philip E. Nelson, professor emeritus of Purdue University and 2007 recipient of the World Food Prize, will present Central College’s 2018 World Food Prize Lecture Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Central College students near a sign that reads "Central College"

Central to Host College Fair for Students and Parents

Area high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at a Central-hosted college fair Thursday, Oct. 11.

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Central College students are able to participate in a number of research projects because of grant funding from the Moore Family Foundation.

Central Faculty Receives $70,000 to Benefit Teaching

The Moore Family Foundation Faculty Development Program for Teaching is providing grant funding for 14 faculty projects for the 2018-19 academic year.

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A previous Central RED field trip to the Bridges of Madison County.

Central RED to Host First Events of 2018-19 Academic Year

Central College’s Central RED Society is a lifelong learning program that enriches members’ lives through relevant, broad-based learning experiences.

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Central College President Mark Putnam has been appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds to the College Student Aid Commission.

President Mark Putnam Appointed to State Commission

Central College President Mark Putnam has been appointed by Gov. Kim Reynolds to the College Student Aid Commission.

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Prominent Des Moines entrepreneur and business innovator Tej Dhawan was named vice-chair/chair-elect of the Central College Board of Trustees.

Des Moines Business Leader Dhawan Named Central Board Chair-Elect

Prominent Des Moines entrepreneur and business innovator Tej Dhawan was named vice-chair/chair-elect of the Central College Board of Trustees.

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Roundtable Held on Immigration Issues

A roundtable discussion addressed emerging national and state policies related to international, DACA and undocumented students in the United States.

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Mary Strey has been elected to a second four-year term on the National Board of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts.

Mary Strey Elected to National Board

Mary Strey has been elected to a second four-year term on the National Board of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts.

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Iowa Campus Compact has named Central College President Mark Putnam to its board of directors.

President Mark Putnam named to Future Ready Iowa Alliance

Central College President Mark Putnam has been appointed to the executive committee of the Future Ready Iowa Alliance.

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