Meet Central Donors
When You Give a Farm Boy a Chance
From funding faculty and student awards at Central to celebrating a colleague who helped develop the COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of people, Marv Hackert ’66 has spent 60 years doing a world of good — tracing it back to the education and mentors in Pella, Iowa.
The Cycle of Generosity
A conversation initiated by Central College student trustees sparked a major campus upgrade, bringing new washers and dryers to residence halls. Explore how the power of student leadership, trustee dedication and donor relationships help Central do A World of Good.
A Legacy Rooted in Central
It’s never too late. Harry Ter Maat ’76 found Central to be an extension of home life with endless possibilities. Now, he and his wife, Marilyn, used the Leave A Legacy Challenge to document their estate gift and support opportunities for future generations.
Calculating a Legacy of Gratitude
For Ed Rathmell ’63 and Julie Van Dyke Rathmell ’64, education has always been more than a career — it’s been a calling, a family tradition and now, a legacy.
Arizona Native Finds Home at Central
Central has always projected a sense of belonging for Kim SooHoo Vann ’74. She supports Journey Scholarship Fund as a way to give back for the great memories.
Homecoming 2025
We always love to welcome the Central family home. Check out some of our favorite moments from Homecoming 2025!
A Lifelong Commitment to Central
For Kristine Cox Ward ’85, Central College is more than a place where she earned her degree — it’s where she found her voice, her calling and her lifelong community.
Accounting for the Next Generation
Kevin Den Adel ’91 believes his contributions to Central are important and a wise investment.
A Monumental Moment
The Geisler-Penquite Foundation awarded the largest gift in Central College history — a transformational $9.3 million — as part of its final act of philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the foundation quietly shaped lives through its unwavering faith and belief in the power of education, leaving a legacy that will impact generations of educators and students into perpetuity.
A World of Good
Central College proudly announces A World of Good — the $50 million comprehensive campaign to support current and future students and serve others. Let's do a world of good, together.