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Kate Nesbit holding a copy of her new book.

Central College’s Kate Nesbit Hosts Writers Reading for New Book: Willful Listeners

New book by Kate Nesbit, associate professor of English, “Willful Listeners” will be at public reading.

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The latest Geisler-Penquite Scholars, from left, front row: Gabriel Gates, Peyton Madison, Paige Davis, Faith Roozeboom, Emily Blom, Madilyn Rowson, Grace Osthus. Second row, from left: Jacob Gudith, Taryn Ryan, Rachel Bowers, Emma Klosterman, Haydn Little, Andrew Mahaffey, Brianna VanGroll. Not pictured: Meleah Fesler.

Central College Announces Geisler-Penquite Scholarship Recipients

15 education students have been awarded Geisler-Penquite Scholarships in 2026. Each student will receive $5,000 for each remaining year of their undergraduate academic career.

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Howard Buffett and Harry Smith sit next to each other in front of an audience.

Howard Buffett to Speak at Central College with Harry Smith ’73

Berkshire Hathaway Chair Howard Buffett will sit down with Harry Smith ’73 at Central again to discuss Ukraine and other philanthropy work.

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Heather Lynch stands in front of penguins near a Cliff in Antarctica

In the Field with Harry Smith and Heather Lynch: Penguins of Antarctica

In the Field with Harry Smith and Heather Lynch, ecologist, will be Tuesday, Oct. 6.

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Two female students holding sign that reads Go Dutch

Central College Raises Record-Breaking Funds During 48-Hour Challenge

Record-breaking 48-Hour Challenge event completed.

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Photo inside art gallery with wood carved birds and insert of Bob Kroese

Bob Kroese Wood Carving Art Exhibit at Central College’s Mills Gallery

Mills Gallery exhibiting waterfowl wood carvings by Bob Kroese.

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Dutch Boom drum corps performing.

Central College Family Invited to Homecoming Weekend

Central College alumni, family and friends will return to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 2-4.

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Central RED Launches Fall Semester Program Schedule

Public invited to Central RED fall programs.

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Valerie Billing and Elyse Shaw

Summer Research Broadens Experiences of Central Students

Central students completed research over the summer building real-world, hands-on experiences.

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Central College Hosts Public Forum Aug. 3

Public invited to learn about urban renewal plan with Central.

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