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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.

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Two students launching water rockets.

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.

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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.

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Grace and Allan Braskamp

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.

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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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Paul Poppen

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.

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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.

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Michelle Wilkie

Central Announces Advancement Department Changes

Central College’s advancement department announced changes to its staff.

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