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Alivia Akers

Central Alumni Scholarship Opens Door for Student

Central’s Alivia Akers, Class of 2027, from Fort Madison, Iowa, received the first Harold Kolenbrander and Judy Grooters Scholarship.

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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.

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Bob Vermeer, Central College trustee emeritus

Bob Vermeer ’66, Trustee Emeritus, Dies at 78

It is with great sadness that the Central College community mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Vermeer, a 1966 Central graduate and trustee emeritus, after a battle with cancer.

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Central College Celebrates Successful Fundraising Year

Central finished the 2021-22 fiscal year raising more than $7.8 million, successfully increasing donations by 2.4%.

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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’s Fiscal Year Fundraising Efforts Break New Records

Central enjoyed another record-breaking year in its fundraising efforts for the Journey Scholarship Fund and saw tremendous overall support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

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Central’s Fundraising Efforts See 20% Increase For Fiscal Year

Central College enjoyed another record-breaking year in its fundraising efforts for the Journey Scholarship Fund and saw tremendous overall support for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

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Central Announces 2020 Top Scholarship Winners

Central College is proud to announce this year’s recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.

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Earl Simmelink

Central College Honors Longtime Donor with Earl Simmelink Atrium

Central College honored Earl Simmelink, a longtime and generous donor to the college, by naming the atrium in Graham Conference Center in his honor. The Earl Simmelink Atrium was dedicated Nov. 8.

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Scholar Days

Central Announces 2019 Top Scholarship Winners

Central College is proud to announce this year’s recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.

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