Features

Archive

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

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

Students walking into Vermeer Science Center

Fundraising Challenge Goal Exceeded

Journey 48-Hour Challenge has record-breaking event with dollars and donors.

Central classroom with Professor Sara Shuger Fox

Central College Joins I-RAISE Grant Collaboration

Central College will participate in the I-RAISE grant to develop research administrators within the state.

Central College’s Upward Bound Program Receives John Deere Foundation Grant

Central’s Upward Bound program received a $43,000 grant from the John Deere Foundation.

Central College students celebrating Hoo-Rah Day with mascot Big Red.

Central College Raises a Record-Breaking $360,316 on Hoo-Rah Day

Supporters of Central College had a fantastic day with record-breaking donations on Hoo-Rah Day 2023.

The Joy of Giving – Family Style

The seven Braskamp siblings share a common passion — to honor their parents. A $700,000 endowment has been established in honor of their parents, Grace and Allan Braskamp.

Central College Top Stories 2021 graphic

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.

Central Receives Gift from Paul Poppen to Establish Social Justice Programs, Diversity Scholarship

Central College will receive a generous gift of $500,000 from Paul Poppen, a 1969 Central graduate, to establish the Poppen Fund for Social Justice Programs and the Poppen Diversity Scholarship.

CARES Act Includes Changes That Affect Donors

The new CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is designed to help Americans, businesses and nonprofits facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes changes that affect donors to Central College.