I AM CENTENARY
“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 experiences
Adaptable skills
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.
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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.
Faculty
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
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Centenary's pre-med curriculum emphasizes thinking through problems and discussing them, not just regurgitating information.
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The 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 CentenaryIntercultural experiences
Luke 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
82%
of Centenary students have had an international educational experience
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Centenary's module, service learning requirement, and numerous volunteering opportunities helped build a great foundation on how to interact with different groups of people.
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.
Business
Gideon is a business major Learn More
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UV/Vis Spectrophotometers used by the Department of Chemistry
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I'm planning to attend graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in molecular biology. Right now I'm looking at Vanderbilt, Stanford, and Rice.
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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Studying in Argentina was an incredible experience. We spent three weeks in the heart of Buenos Aires and it really broadened my horizons in a lot of ways.
Pre-Law
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
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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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Leadership
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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The most important gift Centenary has given me has been the opportunity to grow as an individual and as a leader.
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Psychology
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."
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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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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 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.
Learn about research opportunities at CentenaryManon 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!International travel
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 programInternational 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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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.
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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Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day
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The best thing about being a student-athlete is spending time with your teammates and having a stress-free place to go after classes.
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times Trey ate a bowl of Fruit Loops before a tournament for good luck
Internships
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'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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Shreveport women invited to attend United State of Women conference in Washington, D.C.
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.
In addition to being the youngest current member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission, Cheredith was elected as the Commission's secretary.
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national Greek organizations at Centenary, all with specific philanthropic projects
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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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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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