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Head shots of Lisa Bluder and Harry Smith '73

Front Row with Lisa Bluder and Harry Smith ’73

Central College and Pella Corporation welcome Lisa Bluder, former head women’s basketball coach at University of Iowa, on Monday, April 14.

Iwan Williams and Jenna Youngblut

Central College Names Iwan Williams Executive Director of Retail Management

Iwan Williams has been promoted to lead Central’s retail management services and Jenna Youngblut is the new director of dining services.

Top Stories 2024

Central’s Top Stories of 2024

Celebrate the year end with look back at our most popular and most-read stories.

Student in a black sweatshirt skateboarding away from the Roe Center.

Central College Enters Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee Admission Agreement

With the IPTC agreement, Central streamlines the transfer pathways for community college students.

Central College President Mark Putnam signed a new agreement with Mercy College President Adreain Henry

Central College Announces Nursing Partnership with Mercy College of Health Sciences

Central provides a new degree option for students pursuing nursing careers.

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Geisler-Penquite Foundation Announces $9 Million Gift to Central College

Central receives largest single gift in college history, $9 million from Geisler-Penquite Foundation.

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Central College Welcomes Eight New Faculty

Central College begins the new academic year with eight new faculty members.

Central College’s Paulina Mena Named Ruth and Marvin Denekas Endowed Chair in Science and Humanities

Paulina Mena, professor of biology, was appointed as the Ruth and Marvin Denekas Endowed Chair in Science and Humanities.

Allyson Mann '16 and Jeannie Hedrick-Rozenberg '05 (left image) and Allyson and Todd Hart right image.

Central College Recognizes Staff for Service

Central College celebrated staff achievements and milestone anniversaries.

Russ Goodman, professor of mathematics, Stephen Fyfe, professor of computer science and 1987 Central graduate, Dave Pavlat, associate professor of kinesiology, and Erik Insko, professor of mathematics and computer science.

PPI Presents Gift to Central College

PPI makes donation to Central College to develop decision science curriculum for students.