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New Central board of trustees joining in 2023 are: front row, from left: Shannan Mattiace ’90, Kara Kohler Hoogensen ’96, Lori Fegley ’80 and Kelly Vielmo ’99. Backrow, from left, Dave Smith and Marc Poortinga ’98.

Central Welcomes Six New Board Members

Central welcomes six new Board of Trustee members and recognizes three who earned trustee emeriti status.

Peggy Fitch and Carol Williamson

Central College Honors Retiring Administrators

Central celebrates the careers of two longstanding administrators — Carol Williamson and Peggy Fitch.

Mark Thomas and the cover image of his book, Freedom and Ground

Central College Professor of Philosophy Publishes Book

Central’s Associate Professor of Philosophy Mark Thomas published a book exploring philosopher F.W.J. Schelling and his 1809 treatise on human freedom.

Iowa state outline graphic with names of colleges and words Chemurgy 2.0

Central College Joins Four Iowa Colleges and Universities in $20M Research Grant

Central College joins Iowa universities and an undergraduate institution in research a $20M grant award to position Iowa as a national leader in biomanufacturing.

Central College Academic Seal

Honors Presented to Central College Faculty

Central faculty members were honored in May to celebrate their collective teaching, scholarship, creativity and leadership.

Heather Burr Isaacson '97

Central’s Commencement Awards Honorary and Bachelor’s Degrees

Central recognized 232 graduates from 21 states with bachelor’s degrees during its Commencement.

Jennifer Diers and Sarah Van Waardhuizen

Lilly Fellows Program Awards Grant to Two Central Faculty

Central College’s Jennifer Diers and Sarah Van Waardhuizen were awarded Lilly Faculty Fellowships.

Andrew Green, Ph.D.

Andrew Green Named Director of Institutional Research

Andrew Green, professor of political science, has been appointed as director of institutional research, a newly created role.

2022 Central Commencement

Central College Commencement Set for May 13

Central College Commencement will be outdoors on Saturday, May 13.

Central College students celebrating Hoo-Rah Day with mascot Big Red.

Central College Raises a Record-Breaking $360,316 on Hoo-Rah Day

Supporters of Central College had a fantastic day with record-breaking donations on Hoo-Rah Day 2023.

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