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Central Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2021

More than 380 students were named to the Central College dean’s list for Fall 2021.

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Central Students, Faculty Collaborate to Save Birds on Campus

Russ Benedict, professor of biology, and Mathew Kelly, associate professor of art, collaborated with students across the biology and art programs to create and design CollidEscape stickers on a window of Vermeer Science Center on Central’s campus.

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Central to Offer Drop-Off Tax Preparation for Marion County Residents

For the third year in a row, Central and its accounting faculty and students are offering free income tax preparation services for Marion County residents.

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Central Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Central will begin the Spring 2022 semester by honoring the spirit and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 17.

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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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Central Surpasses Scholarship Fund Goal on Giving Tuesday

Central alumni and friends showed strong support for the college and its students on Giving Tuesday.

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Central Receives $50,000 Gift From Noel Cover Foundation

Central has received a $50,000 gift from the Noel Cover Foundation of Cozad, Nebraska.

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Gov. Kim Reynolds to Recognize Launch of High School Apprenticeship in Patient Care Through WorkSMART Connector

The Career Academy of Pella is hosting Gov. Kim Reynolds for a public event to launch a high school-registered apprenticeship in patient care at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Career Academy of Pella.

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Central Partners with Pella Community Schools to Create Central Little Dutch Academy

Central’s education department has partnered with Pella Community Schools to create Central Little Dutch Academy, an early out program for third and fourth grade students focused on social emotional learning and STEM education.

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Central Professor Jay Wackerly Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry at Central College, has been awarded a National Science Foundation Award of $235,000 for academic research.

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