PELLA, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — Colleen Kenney of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, is one of 24 Central College psychology students and recent alumni who presented research at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 9-12, in Chicago. Kenney, a Class of 2026 Psychology major, presented “Does the Career of a Child Medical Abuse Perpetrator Impact Perceptions of the Crime's Severity?”

PELLA, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Central College President Mark Putnam announced the public launch of "A World of Good." The $50 million initiative aims to generate unprecedented support for scholarships and endowments for student experiences, academic innovation, community partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

The campaign also emphasizes service to others, encouraging volunteerism as a core part of its mission.

PELLA, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — A pillar of a Central College education is community service and civic engagement. In Spring 2025, 44 Central students are participating in a service-learning opportunity to build civic engagement.

Anna Dennis of Davenport (52802) is serving Pella Community High School- Special Education classroom in Pella, Iowa. Dennis is an English major in the Class of 2027.

PELLA, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — For the twelfth time in program history, the Central College men's basketball team is moving to the NCAA Division III National Championships Tournament.

The Dutch qualified after winning the American Rivers Conference tournament championship 68-57 over Nebraska Wesleyan University Saturday.