07 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to Central College 2025 Fall Dean's List

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (January 7, 2026) — Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of twelve graded-credit hours. The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. We congratulate them on this well-deserved accomplishment.

12 Nov 2025

Central College Launches New Multimedia Design Major

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Central College will introduce a new multimedia design major beginning in Fall 2026.

"In today's digital-first world, captivating an audience requires a powerful blend of artistry and technical skill across many industries," says Mat Kelly, who holds the Kenneth J Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts and serves as chair of the department of visual and performing arts.

28 Oct 2025

Central College's Performance of "Carousel" Features Anna Dennis of Davenport, Iowa

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (October 28, 2025) — Central College opens another exciting production season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel this Halloween weekend. Performances will be 7PM, Thursday, October 30; Friday, October 31; and Saturday, November 1, at the Kruidenier Theatre on Central's campus. A matinee performance also will be held at 2PM, Sunday, November 2.

30 Jul 2025

Central College Soars to Unprecedented Heights with Record-Shattering $17.7 Million Fundraising Year

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (July 30, 2025) — Central College just concluded its 2024-25 fiscal year on an absolute high, smashing all previous fundraising records and securing an astounding $17,715,963. This monumental achievement marks the highest level of fundraising in the college's 172-year history and comes on the heels of the exciting launch of Central's comprehensive campaign, A World of Good. The fiscal year closed June30, 2025.

21 May 2025

Central College Student Scholarship Recognition

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 21, 2025) — Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2024-25 academic year.

Brayden Alger of Davenport (52806) received the Journey Scholarship Fund and Noel Cover Scholarship. Alger is a member of the Class of 2028.

Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807) received The Little — Marshall Scholarship. Beldock is a member of the Class of 2025.

14 May 2025

Commencement Recognition Class of 2025 at Central College

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.

Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807) earned a Bachelors degree majoring in Kinesiology .

Lucas Crawford of Eldridge (52748) earned a Bachelors degree summa cum laude majoring in Economics .

Aiden Doe of Bettendorf (52722) earned a Bachelors degree cum laude majoring in English .

12 May 2025

Colleen Kenney of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, Presents at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

By Jeanette Budding

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?”

07 May 2025

Anna Dennis of Davenport, Iowa, Inducted into Central National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Chapter

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — Anna Dennis was one of 42 Central College students inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.Dennis, Class of 2027, is from Davenport.

28 Apr 2025

Central College Launches "A World Of Good" Comprehensive Campaign

By Jeanette Budding

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.

23 Apr 2025

Emily Beldock of Davenport, Iowa, Participates in an Internship

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (April 23, 2025) — Central College student Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807), is participating in a Spring 2025 internship with Pella Regional Health Center in Pella, Iowa. Beldock, Kinesiology major, is in the Central Class of 2025.

Central is dedicated to connecting students with internship experiences to gain career skills, expand their network, and build their résumé.

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