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Central College Releases Latest Issue of ‘Synaptic’

The 44th annual assemblage of remarkable Central College student work covers a wide array of academic disciplines and the second year of publication as “Synaptic.”

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Central Alumnus Harry Smith Returns as an Executive-in-Residence

Harry Smith ’73 becomes Central’s newest Executive-in-Residence, after almost 40 years of anchoring and reporting the news.

Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics, Stephen Fyfe, professor of computer science and 1987 Central graduate, Dave Pavlat, associate professor of kinesiology, and Erik Insko, professor of mathematics and computer science.

PPI Presents Gift to Central College

PPI makes donation to Central College to develop decision science curriculum for students.

Central College Brings Industry Leader to Prepare Students in Business

Clay Thompson ’90, retired vice president of Caterpillar Financial Services and a member of the Central Board of Trustee, engages students on business during his class Leading a Problem-Solving Organization.

four photos of Central faculty taken in the country of their visit.

Central Faculty Explore New International Programs

Four interdisciplinary teams of Central faculty explored different countries with the goal of developing a sustainable structure for faculty-led study-abroad offerings.

Shelley Bradfield teaching social justice class.

Central College Students Learn Firsthand About Social Justice in the City

Central students enrolled in Social Justice in the City, an immersive, experiential learning course taught in Des Moines.

Summer Sterrenberg presenting to a faculty member.

Central Chemistry Student Secures Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Central College’s Summer Sterrenberg, Class of 2024, to complete a Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of California Irvine.