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?”
The annual conference brings together students, scholars, practitioners, and professionals to share their research and connect with psychological scientists from across the Midwest and the world. Central encourages students to participate and gain valuable career-building skills and knowledge.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success.
Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment 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 and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
