Central became the first college in Iowa — and one of just four in the nation — to earn accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs.
Central will launch a new strength and conditioning major this fall.
Lauren Brown ’24 gives an inside perspective on what it means to be a student-athlete at Central.
Caleb Evans ’23 didn’t want to sacrifice academics or athletics, so he found a way to thrive in both at Central.
One of the most transformative and widely respected figures in Central College history, Kenneth Jay Weller, guided the school through a period of unprecedented growth as president from 1969-90.
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 College will partner with Pella Community High School to offer a strength and conditioning program for student-athletes beginning in summer 2021.
Helped by a lead gift from alumnus, longtime donor and former staff member Gary Dirksen, Central College has wrapped up a $30,000 fundraising project for COVID-19 test kits for student-athletes.
The Central Club has committed $150,000 to the next phase of the Forever Dutch® initiative for fitness center improvements.
Central College will host Be More Than A Spectator Day starting June 15.
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