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Central College Donors Give $175,000 During 48-Hour Challenge

The first days at Central College welcomed students and energized the 48-Hour Challenge to the support Journey Scholarship Fund.

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Peggy Fitch and Carol Williamson

Central College Honors Retiring Administrators

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

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Karmen Ten Nepal

Central College Names New Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students

Central names Karmen Ten Napel as new vice president for student development and dean of students.

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Central College Awarded $992,000 Grant to Prepare Income-Eligible, First-Generation Students for College

Central was awarded two Upward Bound grants to support income-eligible, first generation Central students.

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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 Names Kristin Lewis Director of Pre-College Programs

Kristin Lewis has been named director of pre-college programs at Central College. She oversees Central’s Talent Search, Upward Bound I and Upward Bound II.

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BIPOC Coalition

Central Forms BIPOC Coalition with Drake, Grand View, Simpson, William Penn

Central has partnered with Drake University, Grand View University, Simpson College and William Penn University to form the BIPOC Coalition. The coalition seeks to foster a sense of community, cultivate leadership and provide mutual support for Black, Indigenous and people of color.

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Central Sponsors First Annual Black and Brown Business Summit

Central College is proud to announce it will sponsor the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Black and Brown Business Summit, presented by Principal Financial Group, from April 22-23.

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Freiburger’s Role Expands to Lead Central’s Enrollment Management Efforts

Central College has announced leadership changes in its enrollment management and student development teams.

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Teri Vos Named Director of Work Based Learning Program

Teri Vos has been named director of a new work-based learning program funded by a grant from Future Ready Iowa.

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