PELLA, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — Central College hosted the Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Participating in the CUI Day, Andrew Cotty of Geneseo (61254). Presentation title/s:Accounting for NIL and TAC Internm

Participating in the CUI Day, Colleen Kenny of Taylor Ridge (61284). Presentation title/s:The Role of Childhood Attachment Style in Percieved Relationship Quality

Participating in the CUI Day, Alex Syslo of Coal Valley (61240). Presentation title/s:King of the Coop and Spend It Like Beckham: EPL Success and Financial Expenditure

Participating in the CUI Day, Blake Wynn of Milan (61264). Presentation title/s:Food for Thought: When Cheap Isn't Healthy

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Ranked the N° 2 Best Value College in Iowa by Niche.com, Central offers a learning environment with supportive educators committed to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness, and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

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