The Perfect Match

For Pierre Baldwin ’26, choosing Central College wasn’t just about pinning down athletic success — it was about his desire to continue growing as a person. Now a decorated wrestling team captain and highly involved student, Pierre knows Central is his perfect match.

Central Chatter

Thankful, but we’ve got thoughts. 🦃 💭

Happy Thanksgiving, Dutch! ❤️

Central Pura Vida

Bats, prairies and a passion for students drive Central College Professor of Biology Russ Benedict to explore exciting experiences abroad in his Tropical Ecology class. Benedict takes his students beyond the classroom to visit the diverse ecosystems of Costa Rica and Belize.

Paving the Road Ahead

Ryan Dusil ’14 is using his Central College degree for good as a research associate in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Full Circle Perspec­tive

Mark ’80 and Lori Kooiker Ellingson ’82 have lived the Central College experience in many ways — as students, parents of students, staff and serving on the Board of Trustees. They are now going back to their community roots to broaden support for Central.