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Central Professor Co-authors Book Chapter About AI in Marketing Curriculum

Jun. 8, 2026

Stavros Papakonstantinidis helping to establish training for AI in the classroom.

Central Art Student Designs Medallion for Inaugural Marburger Leadership Institute Fellows

Jun. 3, 2026

The institute doesn’t just honor Dan Marburger. It carries out his mission.

A Letter to My First-Year Self

Jun. 1, 2026

Reflecting on her four years at Central, Grace Benson ’26 encourages new students to say yes to new experiences, even when they scare you, because the moments that push you outside your comfort zone will shape your college journey the most.

Central College’s Olin Speaks at European Conference

Jun. 1, 2026

History professor, Tim Olin, presents at Central and Ottoman Europe Conference.

Central Students Named to Dean’s List for Spring 2026

May. 28, 2026

Central recognizes the high achieving students in Spring 2026.

Central College Awards Degrees

May. 27, 2026

Mike Main, MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addressed the students with words of inspiration.

Central College Announces 2026-2027 Top Scholars

May. 26, 2026

Central announces its full-tuition scholarship recipients for the incoming Class of 2030.

Faculty Awards Announced

May. 19, 2026

Central celebrated outstanding faculty during an awards night.

Central Launches Swim Programs in Partnership with Pella’s New Rec Center

May. 18, 2026

Jennie Hedrick-Rozenberg ’06, Collegiate Triathlon Coaches Association’s national Division III coach of the year in 2024, will lead Central College’s swimming programs.