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Professor Jim Shriver, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Grace Hoffman, '25

Central College Welcomed Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Central College faculty spoke with Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) during a campus tour on Monday, Sept. 11.

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Emily Shields '25, Bailey Anderson '25 and Nathan Kulhman, and Seth Olsen ’25, Duncan Delzell ’25, Jaxon Thompson ’24

Central College Students Explore Passion for Research

Central students conducted research in biology, chemistry, genetics, kinesiology and musical theatre over the summer.

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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.

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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.

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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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