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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.

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Peggy Fitch and Carol Williamson

Central College Honors Retiring Administrators

Central celebrates the careers of two longstanding administrators — Carol Williamson and Peggy Fitch.

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Quinton Hull '26

A Passion for Music Pays It Forward through Scholarships

T. Kent Jager Endowed Music Scholarship opened a door for Quintin Hull ’26 and his music passion.

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Mark Thomas and the cover image of his book, Freedom and Ground

Central College Professor of Philosophy Publishes Book

Central’s Associate Professor of Philosophy Mark Thomas published a book exploring philosopher F.W.J. Schelling and his 1809 treatise on human freedom.

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Glassblowing class with Zach Dowster, Brian Roberts, Grace Parrish and Gunner Hutton

Big Rock Park Adds Colorful Exploration

Central students created 23 glass orbs for Big Rock Park.

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Marissa Jonas '24 and Lauren Litterer '25

Two Central Students Selected for National Science Foundation Summer Research

Marissa Jonas ’24 and Lauren Litterer ’25 were awarded National Science Foundation summer research opportunities.

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Two photos taken by students.

Central Students Honored in National Photography Contest

Photographs by Rebekah Cashen and Gloria Montiel, both Class of 2023, were recognized by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

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Heather Burr Isaacson '97

Central’s Commencement Awards Honorary and Bachelor’s Degrees

Central recognized 232 graduates from 21 states with bachelor’s degrees during its Commencement.

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Graduation mortar hat with words "One last Hoorah"

Central College Recognizes Graduates

Commencement 2023 recognized 232 graduates of Central College.

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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.

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