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Group of six prospective students with Anya Butt during Scholar Day.

Central College Expands Scholarship Options and Offers Scholar Days

High-school seniors who participate in one of Central’s Scholar Days can earn additional scholarships.

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Central College Selected for Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative Grant

Central College selected for Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative Grant aimed at improving transfer experience for Iowa community college students.

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Central College Recognized for Communications, Admission

Central earned a silver at the 2022 CASE Awards for the admission recruitment viewbooks created for prospective students and parents.

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Chevy Freiburger

Central College Promotes Freiburger to VP of Enrollment Management

Central promoted longtime employee Chevy Freiburger to vice president for enrollment management and dean of admission. He will guide Central through the ever-changing terrain of enrollment work.

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Caleb Evans '23 pitching in a game versus Loras College.

Can You Do Sports on Top of School?

Caleb Evans ’23 didn’t want to sacrifice academics or athletics, so he found a way to thrive in both at Central.

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Hailey Swan ’23 and friends at a Central Dutch football game.

Diary of a Transfer Student

Hailey Swan ’23 never dreamed her educational journey would turn into the ultimate college-to-career adventure.

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Central’s Top Stories of 2021

Central College had a lot to celebrate in 2021. As we look ahead to a new year with optimism and purpose, we look back at some of the most impactful Central stories of 2021.

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Central to Host College Fair for Students and Parents

Area high school juniors and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at a special college fair at Central on Thursday, Sept. 30, at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse on Central’s campus.

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Central Drops Standardized Test Requirement

Central has announced it will no longer require ACT or SAT scores for first-year and transfer students applying for admission.

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A Central student is tested for COVID-19

Dirksen Gift Backs COVID Testing for Student-Athletes at Central

Helped by a lead gift from alumnus, longtime donor and former staff member Gary Dirksen, Central College has wrapped up a $30,000 fundraising project for COVID-19 test kits for student-athletes.

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