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Mike Main, MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addressed the students with words of inspiration.

Central College Awards Degrees

Mike Main, MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addressed the students with words of inspiration.

Graduates lined up in gymnasium

Central Commencement Moves into P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium

2026 Commencement ceremony shifts inside the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium.

Students on a stairwell with four donors in front.

Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Foundation Scholarship Winners

Central celebrated the latest education majors who received Geisler-Penquite Foundation scholarships.

Recipients of the 2024 Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarship from Central College are: From left: Paulina Mena, professor of biology, Noemi Vega, Class of 2025, Jenna-Marie Hernandez, Class of 2024, and Oscar Reynaga, senior lecturer of Spanish.

Central Students Awarded Latinos Unidos of Iowa Scholarships

Latinos Unidos of Iowa awarded scholarships to Central students.

Central students at coffee shop

Coffee Shops in Pella

Take a tour of Pella’s coffee shops with Grace Benson ’26 and uncover the best spots where Central College students can relax, study and socialize. From cozy nooks to vibrant cafés, discover the local favorites that make Pella a caffeine lover’s paradise.

Group of seven female students on first day of classes.

Countdown to Classes

What does back-to-school season look like for Central College students? Learn from Grace Benson ’26 as she shares tips on what to purchase, pack and prepare for.

Central student leadership award winners.

Central’s Student Development Office Announces Annual Student Awards

Central College’s Student Development office presented the 2024 student leadership awards.

Four students standing on stage. North Lindall is second from left.

Central College Students at the Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Central students participate in John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture workshops and competition.

Central Dance and Cheer team group photos

Central College Cheer and Dance Teams Place at National Championship

Central College dance and cheer teams competed at the NCA/NDA National Championship.

Music Concerts at Central This Spring

Central College will showcase five concerts and four senior recitals in April.