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

President Mark Putnam Named to Iowa Campus Compact Board of Directors

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

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In Their Own Words: Central Alums Reflect on Grad School

Recent graduates look back on what helped them succeed in grad school, and how their liberal arts background prepared them for the future.

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How Tyler Schipper ’09 Became a Professor

After graduating from Central, Tyler Schipper ’09 completed a Ph.D. in economics. He is now assistant professor of economics at University of St. Thomas.

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Central College hosts STEM festival for area teens

High school and middle school students are invited to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through hands-on exhibits March 30 at Central College.

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Tom Johnson Named VPFA/Treasurer at Central College

Central College President Mark Putnam has announced the appointment of Tom Johnson as vice president for finance and administration/treasurer (VPFA).

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Central President Mark Putnam to appear on “Iowa Press”

President Mark Putnam will appear on Iowa Public Television’s long-running “Iowa Press.”

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Central named among America’s most underrated colleges

Central College is among the 50 most underrated colleges in America.

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Hundreds of students to visit Central College during Iowa Private College Week

Iowa Private College Week (IPCW) will bring hundreds of high school students and parents to visit Central College in the first full week of August.

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Central College receives grant to train high school teachers

Central College has been awarded a share of a $600,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Education for the next three years. The grant will fund a collaborative project between Central College and Drake University to train high school math teachers from low-income areas.

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James Skretta ’09 studied music education at Central and now plans to teach saxophone, music history and theory at the college level.

Q&A with Young Artist winner James Skretta

Saxophonist James Skretta ’09 shares about competition, self-criticism and the importance of music in this interview about his journey to musical success.

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