Meet Central Alumni
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.
Planning Futures, Building Trust
Shaped by global experiences and tight-knit community at Central, Isabelle Hicks Alexander ’15 has built a career centered on trust, guidance and long-term impact.
Answering the Call
Tim Brand ’02 turned a sophomore-year calling into a career of service, leading Many Hands and transforming lives across the Caribbean and Iowa.
Advocate for Access
From campus advising to directing disability resources, Chris Stone ’96 has dedicated his career to helping students cross the stage with confidence.
Student Turned Teacher
Tristan Miedema ’18 carries forward the mentorship and music that first shaped him at Central.
Rooted in Relationships
Shaped by mentors who cared deeply, Matt Diehl ’87 now devotes his career to doing the same for Central students through connection, compassion and everyday presence.
Where Legacy Leads
Jann Freed ’77, professor emerita of business management, built her career on the lesson she first learned at Central: Leadership is about relationships.
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.