Personal training program at Central earns NSCA Education Recognition Program recognition.
Jun. 1, 2016
Nicole Kaplan has been awarded the Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts. Named after Central College’s 18th president, who served 1970-90, the three-year endowed professorship recognizes a distinguished faculty member and provides support for teaching, research and scholarship.
May. 31, 2016
Keith Yanner, Central College professor of political science, won Iowa Campus Compact’s Engaged Campus award for Civic Mission Leadership.
May. 27, 2016
Following a $3.125 million gift to Central College two years ago, the Fred Maytag Family Foundation has awarded Central an additional $550,000 for further renovations to the Maytag Student Center. The grant also includes annual support for student scholarships through the Journey Scholarship Fund.
May. 26, 2016
Six Central College faculty members received awards this spring for outstanding commitment, energy and innovation.
May. 15, 2016
Central College celebrated commencement May 14. The graduating class included 257 graduates from 21 states. Speaker Chris Hulleman ‘93 presented “Mindsets: Your GPS For Your Future.” Hulleman serves as a research associate professor in the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning and also the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia.
May. 12, 2016
Central College senior Jake Wassenaar of Pella has won a 2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Taiwan.
May. 11, 2016
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association has awarded Central College a $1,904 grant for recycled outdoor furniture, arriving at Central’s organic garden in June.
May. 5, 2016
Central students, faculty and staff served a total 2,523 hours with community partners throughout Central Iowa during Service Day April 26.
May. 4, 2016
Central College has preserved more than 125 years of history through its student newspaper and yearbook, now available online.
Apr. 29, 2016
Central College will celebrate commencement May 14, 2016, with 256 students participating.
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