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November 6 marked a landmark milestone for the life of the College: the Investiture of Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Paríolá as the 12th President of North Central College.

Today, Dr. Abiódún Gòkè‑Paríolá will be installed as the 12th President of North Central College. We are filled with excitement for the Cardinal community to come together to celebrate this significant moment in the life of the College! To join the celebration and watch the ceremony live, visit the link below.

Our Admissions team is booked and busy this month, ready to connect with you! If you're applying for college or considering a transfer, we’ve got a variety of events happening on campus throughout November.
 

Meet Lauren Benson ’27 — a biology major, a first‑generation college student and a member of the Cardinal women’s volleyball team. At North Central, she’s built a community that feels like home. From early team bonding to meaningful connections with faculty, Lauren reflects on her personal growth and her path forward — including grad school plans to become an occupational therapist. Plus, her advice for new students!

A world of opportunities awaits! With 33 semester-long programs and nine Cardinal Destination Courses Abroad (CDCA) May Term courses abroad representing 21+ different countries displayed at the Study Abroad Fair, which global academic adventure are you choosing? Learn more below!

The results are in! We are proud to have been named among America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 consecutive years — this year ranking in the top 20 in the Best Regional Universities Midwest category.