Central College
812 University
Pella, Iowa 50219
1-877-462-3687
admission@central.edu
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We look back on what the 1940s meant to Central and to the many students who lived through the tumultuous and life-changing decade.
Central: It's what you do, who you meet and who you are on campus. The college nurtures relationships and inspires activity.
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.
96% are employed, enrolled in grad school or doing sustained service within a year of graduation.
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.
11 pre-professional programs in health with shadowing opportunities at Pella Regional Health Center and Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.
Three-quarters of Central students complete at least one internship, gaining real-world experience in Iowa, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and around the globe.
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
Founded in 1853 in the heart of Iowa, Central has always been a college with a host of academic and personal possibilities.
President Putnam's recent writings:
What will Central look like in 10 years?
