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Three women walking across campus.

Central College Breaks Scholarship Fundraising Goal

Central completed another successful year raising funds to support student scholarships, endowment, academic programs, projects and operations.

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Ryan Rumery, Photo Credit: DKC/O&M

Central College Alumnus Wins Tony Award

Ryan Rumery, sound designer and a 1999 Central graduate, won a “Tony” Award® for sound design of a play.

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Van Zantes Endow a Full-Tuition Scholarship

Shirley and Dirk Van Zante ’52 bequest establishes new full-tuition scholarship.

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Central College Earns Two Best of District VI CASE Awards

Central earned two Best of District awards — video and feature article.

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Geisler Penquite scholarship recipients 2023

Geisler Penquite Foundation Awards Central College $480,000

The Geisler Penquite Foundation honors Central College students in the education program with scholarships.

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Student walking on Central campus

Giving Tuesday Donations Exceed Previous Year

Giving Tuesday generated $128,645 for Central College and the next generation of students who will do a world of good.

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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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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.

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Campus with snow and five students walking outside.

Central Sees Strong Fundraising to Closeout 2022

Central enjoyed a robust final fundraising month of 2022, continuing its strong support from alumni and friends.

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Steffanie Bonnstetter, director of communications and marketing

Steffanie Bonnstetter Named as New Director of Communications and Marketing

Steffanie Bonnstetter has been promoted to director of communications and marketing for Central.

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