A World of Good
Central College launches A World of Good, a comprehensive campaign dedicated to ensuring and enriching a bright path forward for Central and its students. Join us in doing the world a world of good and make a gift today!
Why Central?
Why should you choose Central College? Ask Central students and they’ll likely tell you about the feeling they got as soon as they arrived on campus — that they’d found a new family, a new home and a new best fur-iend (our mascot, Big Red). Find your place, make your home and build a life at Central!
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Being Forever Dutch is more than a tagline.
It means being a part of a tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and professionalism beyond your time in college, and it means you will always be a member of this community.
From the moment you step on campus, you become a part of the Central family. Meet the students, alumni, donors and friends who know what it means to be Forever Dutch.
Climbing Opportunity
Colorado native Katelyn Freeman ’26 never expected to call Pella, Iowa, her home away from home. Now, she’s conquering new mountains at Central as a student with a triple major, two sports and an active social life. She wouldn’t trade this newest adventure for anything.
Central College Students Making a Positive Difference
Central College recognized student leaders and clubs for achievements.
Central College Celebrates Graduates
Joyful grads soaked in the moment as Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10 — turning tassels and pages to a new chapter.
Matthew Van Zetten Establishes Endowment with Central’s Leave a Legacy
Central launched Leave a Legacy Challenge, to help the Central family do a world of good.
