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Homecoming 2024
Homecoming 2024 was filled with fun, friends and our favorite Central College traditions. Relive some of the best moments from the weekend’s festivities!

Central College Hosts Screening of “The League” and Q&A with Producer Byron Motley
Black History Month at Central includes a screening of The League followed by Q&A with Byron Motley, son of the late Bob Motley, a Negro League umpire.

Terence J. Kleven to Be Installed as Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair of Philosophy and Religion
Central will host a reception for Terence J. Kleven, as he is installed as the Dr. Jacob and Gela Schnucker Sessler Chair of Philosophy and Religion.

Central College Names Iwan Williams Executive Director of Retail Management
Iwan Williams has been promoted to lead Central’s retail management services and Jenna Youngblut is the new director of dining services.