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Featured Works

President Mark Putnam has been published in three countries including China and Mexico and in major markets in the United States through The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Chicago Tribune, Change Magazine, The Des Moines Register, The Sport Digest, D3sports.com, The Cedar Rapids Gazette and more.

Mark: My Words Archive

Welcome Back for Fall 2021

Posted August 4, 2021

I hope this note finds you enjoying a wonderful summer as you prepare to return to campus in just a few short weeks.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Posted March 23, 2021

At Central, we have a heart for others. This shared characteristic continues to be more important than ever.

A Culture of Inclusion

Posted January 14, 2021

Central College is investing time and resources on diversity, equity and belonging in an effort to help the college community deepen its understanding and knowledge of racism and its impact on life and culture.

A Time for Reflection

Posted January 7, 2021

In response to events at the U.S. Capitol, we are called to personal and collective reflection.

Return to Campus Health Initiative

Posted July 2, 2020

Over the past two months, we have been busy preparing for the arrival of our students on campus in August. The college has engaged in significant research and effort with the goal to help Central resume our mission of educating tomorrow’s leaders with maximum safety.