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
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."
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."
Learn how to get involved on campusInternational 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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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.
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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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times Trey ate a bowl of Fruit Loops before a tournament for good luck
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times Trey closed his eyes while hitting a shot in tournament play
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Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day
Follow the Gents golf teamInternational 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.
Learn how Career Services helps students plan for the future1,990
miles from Sabrina's hometown to Shreveport
Sabrina did an internship with a Honduran newspaper, La Prensa, during the summer of 2017.
Learn about the internship program in the Communication majorInternships
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.
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.3
concentrations in the Communication major (Sabrina's pursuring all of them!)
Learn about Centenary's communication programStudent 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.
Learn more about Centenary student pubs & mediaScience
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 Centenary1st
place oral presentation in Centenary's 2016 Research Forum
Learn about the Student Research ForumInternational 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
100s
of cows (her favorite animal!) that Manon met in Argentina
Learn more about the May Module programGymnastics
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
Follow Ashley's Centenary gymnastics careerGlobal 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.
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.
Explore academics at CentenaryPre-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
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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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.
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honor society memberships
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.
Centenary offers 22 majors in the arts and sciences and a variety of pre-professional programs, including eight Allied Health tracks.
Learn about our academic programs“
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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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
Learn more about study abroad at CentenaryLuke 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.
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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.
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.
Meet the faculty
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.
Explore global study
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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