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Pella, Iowa 50219

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The Greatest Generation at Central

The Greatest Generation at Central

We look back on what the 1940s meant to Central and to the many students who lived through the tumultuous and life-changing decade.

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Central to your world

Brandyn Woodard

Central: It's what you do, who you meet and who you are on campus. The college nurtures relationships and inspires activity.

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Meet Ashton

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From: Shenandoah, Iowa

Major: Art

Leadership: Head of hair and makeup for Theatre Central

Why I love Central: I’m not just one of the crowd. I have someone to talk to all the time, no matter what.

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Central is Personal

A transformative education that values people and their possibilities.

Majors

39 majors and 14 pre-professional programs

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Activities

More than 80 clubs and organizations on campus

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Investment

99% of Central students receive financial aid

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Careers

96% are employed, enrolled in grad school or doing sustained service within a year of graduation.

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Integrated Learning

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Central's first-in-the-nation program is a fusion of campus life and academics. It pairs the classroom with the residence halls, the athletics fields, the laboratories, the stage and student clubs.

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Health Sciences

11 pre-professional programs in health with shadowing opportunities at Pella Regional Health Center and Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.

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Internships

Three-quarters of Central students complete at least one internship, gaining real-world experience in Iowa, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and around the globe.

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Meet the Faculty

Russ Benedict

Russ Benedict

Title: Professor of biology

Research with students: The Prairies for Agriculture project explores native plants as erosion prevention, carbon storage and possible biofuel sources.

Fun fact: Dr. Benedict is a bat lover and expert.

Student Testimonial: “He is so passionate, and he makes class interesting and  makes everyone want to participate.” – Claire Stewart, sophomore biology major

You can find him: Digging in the dirt at Central’s 79-acre field station

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Tradition is Central

Founded in 1853 in the heart of Iowa, Central has always been a college with a host of academic and personal possibilities.

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President Mark Putnam

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