ABOUT CENTENARY
Centenary empowers you to do more. For yourself. For others. For the world.
2013 graduate and future doctor Luke loves Centenary's
Adaptable skills Faculty Intercultural experiences
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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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.
Global Perspective
From befriending classmates born in countries spanning the globe to visiting foreign nations, JR’s understanding of the world grew exponentially during his time at Centenary, helping him seamlessly transition into and find success at globally-minded companies such as Disney and Warner Bros. Learn more about study abroad programs at Centenary
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Number of times JR asked for directions on the streets of Sydney, Australia - just to hear the cool accent.
Learn how you can get to Australia and other places!JR's favorite Centenary experience abroad is proposing to his girlfriend in Australia (she said "yes," by the way!).
Small classes
Centenary's small class sizes helped JR build confidence for verbalizing ideas in a room full of people. With this confidence, he's voiced ideas that have made their way into marketing campaigns for some of Hollywood's biggest theatrical releases. Learn more about Centenary's approach to the liberal arts
JR's gotten the opportunity to work on several major film campaigns since graduating from Centenary. His favorites: "Big Hero 6," "Wonder Woman," and "IT."
JR cites Design Communications as the Centenary class that has been most useful in his career - he's found the skills he learned there to be adaptable across many fields.
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Oscar-winning films JR has helped market and promote
Unique story
Since moving to Los Angeles in 2013, JR has found that having a unique college story is incredibly valuable. He has yet to meet anybody on the West Coast who can claim, as he can, to have attended a small, liberal arts college in the state of Louisiana. Learn more about why Centenary stands out!
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Number of times JR has been asked at work if he's from the south after using "y'all."
The Centenary experience JR recounts most often in job interviews is having the opportunity to compile and edit French Creole poetry from 1860s New Orleans alongside Dr. Dana Kress.
Learn more about foreign language opportunities at CentenaryThe Louisiana dish JR misses the most? Crawfish po'boy!
Check out all the things to eat and do in Shreveport-Bossier!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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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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Centenary's pre-med curriculum emphasizes thinking through problems and discussing them, not just regurgitating information.
Learn more about the pre-med programIntercultural 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
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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.
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.
Science
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 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 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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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
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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.
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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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Shreveport women invited to attend United State of Women conference in Washington, D.C.
In June 2016, Cheredith was nominated as a "change maker" and invited to attend The United State of Women Summit at the White House. She had the opportunity to hear from President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and many other political leaders.
Where's Cheredith now?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
In addition to being the youngest current member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission, Cheredith was elected as the Commission's secretary.
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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homes repaired during a mission trip in the Bahamas
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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crêpes eaten by Trey on the streets of 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 "merci" (so polite!)
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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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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Trey's recent score in the Louisiana College Fall Invite - the second-lowest round of the day
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Faculty Lunch SeriesOct
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LSMSA Information SessionRecent News
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Women's athletics history on display at Centenary College
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Centenary to host mayoral forum along with community partnersOctober 10, 2018
Centenary hosts speaker for domestic violence awareness
82%
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 Centenary students receive merit aid
Centenary students received over $9.6 million in institutional scholarships and grants during the 2016-2017 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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100%
of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their fields
With an average class size of 13, Centenary puts you in close contact with world-class professors who know your name and believe in your potential.
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90%
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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