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Adam Duerfeldt ’06

Adam Duerfeldt ’06 to speak at Central College Commencement

Adam Duerfeldt ’06 will speak at Central College’s Commencement ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11.

Lily Bardwell and Veronica Johnson, Gilman Scholars

Two Central College Students Named Gilman Scholars

Lily Bardwell ’25 and Veronica Johnson ’26 received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study in Murcia, Spain, during Spring 2024.

Clay Thompson '90 executive in resident

Central College Brings Industry Leader to Prepare Students in Business

Clay Thompson ’90, retired vice president of Caterpillar Financial Services and a member of the Central Board of Trustee, engages students on business during his class Leading a Problem-Solving Organization.

Professor Russ Goodman with a student

Central College Expands Majors and Minors

Central College launched a new major and two new minors in the Fall 2023 semester.

Lori Witt and Mark Putnam holding plaque

Central College Installs Endowed Chair Lori Witt

Lori Witt, professor of history, was installed as the 11th Kenneth J. Weller Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts.

four photos of Central faculty taken in the country of their visit.

Central Faculty Explore New International Programs

Four interdisciplinary teams of Central faculty explored different countries with the goal of developing a sustainable structure for faculty-led study-abroad offerings.

Aaron Roerdink ’97

Central Appoints Associate Dean of Learning Enrichment

Central named Aaron Roerdink ’97 the associate dean of learning enrichment and associate professor-in-residence of chemistry.

Shelley Bradfield teaching social justice class.

Central College Students Learn Firsthand About Social Justice in the City

Central students enrolled in Social Justice in the City, an immersive, experiential learning course taught in Des Moines.

Jennifer Diers and Sarah Van Waardhuizen

Lilly Fellows Program Awards Grant to Two Central Faculty

Central College’s Jennifer Diers and Sarah Van Waardhuizen were awarded Lilly Faculty Fellowships.

two elementary age students with two Central education students and Jen Diers standing.

Central Receives $480,000 Gift from Geisler Penquite Foundation

The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central a two-part gift totaling $480,000, including scholarships for education majors.