I AM CENTENARY
“Centenary has everything you need. They have a million clubs. There’s a chance for everyone to do everything.”
International Travel
Trey 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
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times Trey said "trois" to announce his presence in Paris (his name means "the third")
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times Trey said "merci" (so polite!)
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crêpes eaten by Trey on the streets of Paris
Golf
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
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times Trey closed his eyes while hitting a shot in tournament play
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times Trey ate a bowl of Fruit Loops before a tournament for good luck
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Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day
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Manon 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
Manon is president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, Centenary's honor society for students pursuing health-related professions.
Learn about health and medicine programs at CentenaryManon did plant research at Texas A&M University over the summer with Centenary professor Dr. Rebecca Murphy, which gave her the opportunity to present original research at the American Society of Plant Biologists' national conference.
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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
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of cows (her favorite animal!) that Manon met in Argentina
Learn more about the May Module programPsychology
Kalie will graduate soon with a degree in psychology, a minor in sociology, and plenty of real-world experience from internships and her job as a behavior technician at a local behavioral health practice. She credits Centenary's excellent reputation with helping her land this position that is preparing her for a career as a school social worker. Learn more about Centenary's psychology program
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"I have always had a heart for helping those that are less fortunate, and the psychology program at Centenary has given me all the tools to pursue exactly what fit my strengths and needs in preparation for the real world."
Learn more about the psychology departmentCommunity Service
Kalie has poured herself into campus and community life through internships with local churches, community service with Common Ground and Community Renewal International, and leadership positions with several student organizations. Learn about community engagement at Centenary
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"I was born and raised in Shreveport and promised I would leave for college, but Centenary had other plans for me with its amazing opportunities for leadership, academics, and campus life."
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In 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
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I was selected to participate in the Iran Nuclear Deal Conference Call with President Obama. This was one of the best experiences from my summer in Washington, D.C.
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Congressional meetings attended per week in summer 2015
Community Service
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.
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national Greek organizations at Centenary, all with specific philanthropic projects
Learn about Greek lifeCheredith was named the "Model Initiate" of her Chi Omega pledge class in 2013.
International travel
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
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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 students1,990
miles from Sabrina's hometown to Shreveport
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instant siblings Sabrina found in her sorority (she's an only child!)
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Sabrina 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
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concentrations in the Communication major (Sabrina's pursuring all of them!)
Learn about Centenary's communication programSabrina'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.Student media work
Sabrina 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 is the current president of the Centenary Film Society, which partners with the Robinson Film Center, a local independent movie theater, for lots of cool events that are FREE for Centenary students.
See what's going on at the RFCSabrina started out writing and producing videos for Centenary's student newspaper, The Conglomerate.
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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.
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UV/Vis Spectrophotometers used by the Department of Chemistry
What on earth is a spectrophotometer?Global study
In 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
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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.
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Gymnastics
Ashley is a decorated and dedicated student-athlete. In 2016, she became only the fourth gymnast in Centenary history to qualify for the NCAA Regional Competition and was also named a USAG All-American Scholar. Learn more about Ashley
1st team
All-American in the All-Around at the 2016 USAG Collegiate National Championship
Meet Ashley!9.850
on vault in 2016, just .025 off the Centenary record
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Ashley was part of the first group of Centenary students to begin their college experience in Paris, France through the Centenary in Paris program. In May 2017, she returned to Europe for a May Module course in Copenhagen, Denmark. Learn more about Centenary in Paris
Ashley's travel experiences also include mission trips to Jamaica and Guatemala.
Learn about mission opportunities offered by CentenaryAshley's liberal arts education is preparing her to connect with the world in a variety of creative ways: she's a communications major with minors in theatre and Spanish.
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94%
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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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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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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