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!
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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.

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.

Central College Names Katelin Valster to Faculty Athletics Representative
New Faculty Athletics Representative named.

Central Students Present at Women’s and Gender Studies Conference
Central students network and gain valuable experiences during conference.