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“Centenary has everything you need. They have a million clubs. There’s a chance for everyone to do everything.”
2013 graduate and future doctor Luke loves Centenary's
Adaptable skills Faculty Intercultural experiencesIn just three years, Cheredith has interned with two Shreveport mayors, a United States Senator, and a political action committee in Washington, D.C. She graduated in May 2017 with an impressive resume and a wealth of experience for the next steps on her journey. Learn more
I'm truly grateful to be able to have served under two historic administrations in the City of Shreveport - the first African-American male and female mayors.
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Congressional meetings attended per week in summer 2015
Cheredith shares her time and talents with the community she loves, on campus and beyond. She's active in her sorority, helping raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and is currently the youngest member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission. See how Cheredith gets involved
Cheredith joined other Centenary students on a spring break mission trip to Nassau, Bahamas in 2014. She worked to build and repair homes in economically depressed areas.
national Greek organizations at Centenary, all with specific philanthropic projects
Learn about Greek lifehomes repaired during a mission trip in the Bahamas
Luke graduated from Centenary with the ability to quickly absorb and apply information, rather than merely memorize it. This skill came in handy during his 3rd and 4th year of medical school when he started seeing patients and formulating diagnoses and treatment plans. Learn how the liberal arts can help you.
By graduation, Centenary will have transformed you into an extremely well-rounded individual and have instilled critical thinking skills unmatched with most traditional colleges.
Luke will put his critical thinking skills to the test by practicing either rural Family Medicine or Sports Medicine following his residency at the University of Nebraska/Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha.
At Centenary, Luke found committed faculty who challenged him to be his best, leaving him - in his words - "overly prepared to confront life after college." Meet our faculty
Centenary's pre-med curriculum emphasizes thinking through problems and discussing them, not just regurgitating information.
Learn more about the pre-med programThe personalized level of education you receive at Centenary is invaluable. Centenary is challenging, but offers a unique world-class education well worth the money.
Learn more about academics at CentenaryLuke says that Centenary's "emphasis on cultural competence" has been invaluable during his medical school training, giving him the tools to empathize with his patients and effectively communicate with them about their health. Learn more about Centenary's pre-med program
Luke earned a full med school scholarship from the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program. He'll serve in the US Air Force for four years following his residency in Family Medicine.
of Centenary students have had an international educational experience
Learn more about study abroad at CentenaryCentenary's module, service learning requirement, and numerous volunteering opportunities helped build a great foundation on how to interact with different groups of people.
Donovan will graduate in May 2017 with degrees in history and political science. Next stop: law school. Over the past five years, 79% of Centenary students who apply to law school have been accepted. Learn about the pre-law program
I have benefited from close relationships with my professors developed through time spent in class and in casual conversations in their offices.
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Donovan is currently president of his fraternity and has held numerous other leadership roles within the Greek system. He is also a Maroon Jacket, served three years as an SGA senator, and helped recruit prospective students for two years as a Student Ambassador. Learn how to get involved
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With so many student organizations to become involved in, Centenary provides ample space for students to develop leadership skills needed to excel in any field.
As a degree-seeking student from Honduras, Sabrina traveled internationally just to get to Centenary! She also started college in Paris, France thanks to the unique Centenary in Paris program, and plans to return to Paris in spring 2018 for a May Module class. Learn more about the Centenary in Paris program
Since there aren't any scholarship organizations in Honduras, getting a good scholarship from Centenary was a big factor for me in choosing to come here.
Learn more about financial aid for international studentsinstant siblings Sabrina found in her sorority (she's an only child!)
Learn more about Greek Life at CentenarySabrina did an internship with a Honduran newspaper, La Prensa, during the summer of 2017.
Learn about the internship program in the Communication majorSabrina completed a summer internship with a local newspaper in Honduras during her summer "break" in 2017, and she'll pursue her passion for film during a spring 2018 internship at Shreveport's Robinson Film Center. Learn how the Communication program supports students
Sabrina's gaining valuable real-world experience in photography and video as a member of the Centenary Marketing & Communication Office's Digital Video Team.
Check out Centenary videos on YouTube!I hope that my internship at the Robinson Film Center may lead to a full-time job after graduation.
Centenary sponsors a film series at RFC! Learn more here.concentrations in the Communication major (Sabrina's pursuring all of them!)
Learn about Centenary's communication programSabrina has been involved in student media since the first month of her first year at Centenary. She's contributed to the student newspaper, campus radio station, the Centenary Film Society, and more. Learn more about student publications & media
"Sabrina's Squad" was Sabrina's radio show on Centenary's KSCL station during her freshman year. She also worked for the station as News Manager.
Listen live to KSCL!Sabrina started out writing and producing videos for Centenary's student newspaper, The Conglomerate.
Learn more about Centenary student pubs & mediaTrey started college in Paris, France thanks to the one-of-a-kind Centenary in Paris program. He walked in the footsteps of African-American writers in Paris and explored questions of race and gender thanks to the "Paris Noir: Black America in the City of Light" course taught by Professors Dana Kress and Andia Augustin-Billy. Learn more about Centenary in Paris
times Trey said "trois" to announce his presence in Paris (his name means "the third")
Starting college in Paris was amazing. I got to meet some of the best friends anyone could ask for. Honestly, if I hadn't gone to Paris, I probably would not be the same person I am today.
Trey is an economics major and is thinking about adding a minor in math. When he's not in class or on the golf course, he's most likely spending time with his brothers in Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
A member of the Gents golf team, Trey chose Centenary as the spot to continue his golf career because he knew he'd also get a great education. He also might be a budding comedian. Visit Centenary Athletics at gocentenary.com
times Trey ate a bowl of Fruit Loops before a tournament for good luck
times Trey closed his eyes while hitting a shot in tournament play
Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day
Follow the Gents golf teamManon is a biology major with minors in chemistry and psychology. The winner of an organic chemistry award her sophomore year, she now shares her knowledge as a science tutor for both her Centenary peers and high school students. Learn more about biology at Centenary
place oral presentation in Centenary's 2016 Research Forum
Learn about the Student Research ForumManon is a member of Dr. Rebecca Murphy's student research group, Children of the Sorghum. She and her fellow researchers are working to understand the molecular basis of flowering time in sorghum bicolor, a potentially great source of bioenergy!
Check out Children of the Sorghum!Manon is a world traveler who had the unique opportunity to study religion and biology in Argentina through Centenary's May Module program. Learn more about May Module
of cows (her favorite animal!) that Manon met in Argentina
Learn more about the May Module programGideon is a business major Learn More
UV/Vis Spectrophotometers used by the Department of Chemistry
What on earth is a spectrophotometer?Melissa has expanded her capacity as a scientist with a chemistry minor. Centenary's Department of Chemistry is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation available to students in all courses, even introductory ones.
Learn moreIn May 2015, Melissa spent three weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of a unique Centenary immersive course exploring the intersections of biology and religion. Centenary's immersive terms in May and August give students the chance to experience different cultures and explore new ideas. Learn More
If it wasn't for the module requirement and Passport Points, I doubt I would have ever gotten to experience something like this, or travel abroad at all.
Learn more about Passport Points“Centenary has everything you need. They have a million clubs. There’s a chance for everyone to do everything.”
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medical school acceptance rate
Medical schools pay attention when they see a Centenary degree. Centenary graduates are well-prepared for medical and other professional schools with rigorous coursework and valuable opportunities for research and internships.
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100%
of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their fields
With an average class size of 9, Centenary puts you in close contact with world-class professors who know your name and believe in your potential.
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3/4
of students have participated in an international educational experience
All Centenary students have the opportunity to begin their college careers in Paris, France through our one-of-a-kind Centenary in Paris program. But for many students, this is just the first of several global experiences at Centenary and beyond.
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100%
of first-year students receive merit aid
Centenary students received over $12.9 million in financial aid during the 2021-2022 academic year. Visit Centenary's Office of Financial Aid to learn about merit scholarships, need-based aid, out of state grants, and more.
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