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Adam Duerfeldt ’06 to speak at Central College Commencement

Adam Duerfeldt ’06 will speak at Central College’s Commencement ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11.

Central Faculty Create Learning Videos for PEERS Program

Central faculty members Paulina Mena and Russ Benedict created two modules for PEERS.

Noel Cover Foundation Awards $50,000 to Central College

Central College received a $50,000 distribution from the Noel Cover Foundation to support scholarships for students.

Student and professor in lab with liquid nitrogen tank

Central College to Host STEM Visit Day

STEM Visit Day will be Sept. 30 and provide five exploratory sessions for prospective students.

John Roslien, associate professor of kinesiology and kinesiology department chair, in classroom.

Central College Offers New Strength and Conditioning Major

Central will launch a new strength and conditioning major this fall.

Raja Chari aboard the International Space Station, posing with a Central College pennant.

UPDATE: Central Hosts Event Featuring NASA Commander Raja Chari

The Central College community will present “Space Station Central” on Thursday, Feb. 24, featuring NASA commander Raja Chari who is currently aboard the International Space Station. The event will also be livestreamed via the Central Dutch Network.

Professor Sara Shuger Fox Recognized for Mentorship of Underrepresented Students

Sara Shuger Fox, associate professor of kinesiology, has received the 2021 Research Mentor Award from The Organization for Tropical Studies for her mentorship of underrepresented students through the National Science Foundation’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

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 Education Program to Offer New STEM Endorsements, Project Lead the Way Training

Central’s education program is now one of eight institutions in the state of Iowa to offer STEM endorsements for students majoring in elementary education and secondary education.