A special feeling fills the air at Central College! The campus is vibrant and alive as we prepare to welcome our students home for a new academic year, with classes starting Monday, Aug. 18. We invite you to visit and soak up the wonderful atmosphere!
Do you remember the mix of nerves and excitement on your first day of school? Let’s support our students by launching their academic year in a big way! The Journey 48-Hour Challenge runs from noon to noon Aug. 26-28. Help ensure every Central student continues to have access to a Journey Scholarship. With the help of our amazing challengers, your gift may be matched, dollar for dollar. Save the date!
Because of you, futures are unfolding. Let’s keep the promise of opportunity alive!
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Central just finished its 2024-25 fiscal year on an absolute high, smashing all previous fundraising records and securing an astounding $17,715,963! More than $8,420,900 was raised for the endowment with $5.5M designated for endowed scholarships!
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| The Board of Trustees elected five new members and appointed a new treasurer. They will bring fresh perspectives that will continue to spark creativity within the board as we build the future at Central focused on the student experience.
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| The deep love and respect for Jim Graham — as dean, coach, teacher or friend — shines in a tribute by Larry Happel ’81.
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Central received a silver in the Circle of Excellence Awards hosted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The award-winning entry, “On Track for Greatness Campaign,” features Scotty Johnson ’26.
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Mark Putnam, Central president, welcomed Parker Lawrence ’26, into the role of student body president.
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You can register now for Homecoming 2025, Sept. 26-28. We’ll host the Athletics Hall of Honor, alumni awards ceremony, several team games, a tailgate party, reunion gatherings and, of course, time to meet up with friends!
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Send us your updates, good news and any questions or comments!
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Michelle Wilke
Senior Director of Development and Engagement
641-628-5281
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| Mary Benedict
Director of Engagement and Stewardship
641-628-7641
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