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Centre love stories span the decades
On this Valentine's Day 2026, we celebrate Centre’s alumni couples with some of their stories. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Since he was young, Matheus Marlisson’s focus has been on improving the world for others like him
On January 12, 2011, a month’s worth of rain fell in a single day on the mountainous region of northeast Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The rains triggered widespread flooding and devastating mudslides...
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Centre grad seizes 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity abroad
Aiden Jackson ’25 was ready to hang up his football cleats. After four stellar years anchoring Centre’s offensive line, his final game came in the NCAA Tournament, the Colonels first postseason...
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Centre’s Great Dissenter: The life and legacy of John Marshall Harlan
John Marshall Harlan was an unconventional figure for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. He stood over 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 240 pounds. He wore brightly colored clothing, drank bourbon, chewed...
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A moment worth waiting for for Centre student turned professor
Before Assistant Professor of Biology Christina Garcia was a member of the Centre College faculty, she was an excited senior preparing for a busy commencement weekend in 2005. Earlier that year, she...
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Centre grad put her professional skills to work building a passion project
Learning to make good wine is an undertaking that can take years — or even generations. There’s chemistry to understand, along with the intricacies of grapes and soil makeup, barreling, fermentation...
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Centre plays integral role in community’s efforts to combat homelessness
On a chilly December evening in 2023, speaker after speaker stepped to the podium in Danville City Hall to discuss the issue of homelessness in the local community. The standing-room-only crowd...
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Esports, Greek life and extracurriculars integral in Centre grad's growth
As an avid gamer, improving a character’s skillset, abilities and relationships is a concept Jonathan Kromer ‘25 knows well. However, when the Charlotte, North Carolina, native looks back on his...
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For the love of the game: The origin of Centre Men’s Soccer
The fall season of 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of the first intercollegiate varsity soccer season at Centre College. Speaking on behalf of myself and my teammates, the current level of success...
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Generations apart, grandmother and grandson share special Centre bond
Simon Forsting, class of 2026, will spend the fall attending college in Taiwan. He will be taking classes on the campus of National Taiwan University (NTU) through Centre’s Study Abroad Program...
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