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.

90%

of our graduates who apply to medical school are accepted

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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100%

of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their field

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Centenary's pre-med curriculum emphasizes thinking through problems and discussing them, not just regurgitating information.

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Intercultural 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.

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

After graduation, Sabrina plans to work in the United States for a few years and then pursue a master's degree.

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Sabrina did an internship with a Honduran newspaper, La Prensa, during the summer of 2017.

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instant siblings Sabrina found in her sorority (she's an only child!)

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Internships

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

Sabrina's gaining valuable real-world experience in photography and video as a member of the Centenary Marketing & Communication Office's Digital Video Team.

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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.

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concentrations in the Communication major (Sabrina's pursuring all of them!)

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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.

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Sabrina started out writing and producing videos for Centenary's student newspaper, The Conglomerate.

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"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.

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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

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All-Around titles won during the 2015 regular season

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1st team

All-American in the All-Around at the 2016 USAG Collegiate National Championship

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on vault in 2016, just .025 off the Centenary record

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Global study

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.

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Ashley'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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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 "merci" (so polite!)

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times Trey said "trois" to announce his presence in Paris (his name means "the third")

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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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Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day

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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

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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leadership positions in Greek Life

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Centenary students put their learning into action. Donovan took two political science courses that culminated in a Moot Court. He spent a semester researching and writing legal briefs on a Supreme Court case before holding oral arguments before a judge in a Shreveport courthouse.

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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honor society memberships

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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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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.

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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Shreveport women invited to attend United State of Women conference in Washington, D.C.

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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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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 was named the "Model Initiate" of her Chi Omega pledge class in 2013.

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national Greek organizations at Centenary, all with specific philanthropic projects

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In addition to being the youngest current member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission, Cheredith was elected as the Commission's secretary.

Business

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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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prestigious research fellowships for Melissa

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.

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