ABOUT CENTENARY
Centenary empowers you to do more. For yourself. For others. For the world.
2013 graduate and future doctor Luke loves Centenary's
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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 is president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, Centenary's honor society for students pursuing health-related professions.
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place oral presentation in Centenary's 2016 Research Forum
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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
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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'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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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 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
Learn about Greek lifeIn addition to being the youngest current member of the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission, Cheredith was elected as the Commission's secretary.
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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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.
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
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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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 studentsSabrina 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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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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concentrations in the Communication major (Sabrina's pursuring all of them!)
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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.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 started out writing and producing videos for Centenary's student newspaper, The Conglomerate.
Learn more about Centenary student pubs & mediaSabrina 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 RFCGlobal 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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Centenary fostered my ability to connect with people from different cultural and national backgrounds. At Disney, this was essential in helping me work with press from around the globe.
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Number of times JR asked for directions on the streets of Sydney, Australia - just to hear the cool accent.
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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 majored in New Media Communications at Centenary and now works in California as an Employee Communications and Marketing Specialist for Warner Bros.
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Centenary taught me how to write well, which helped me stand out in the competitive admission process for graduate school and gave me an advantage in the classroom.
Learn how Centenary's curriculum prepares students for successJR 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.
Learn more about the Communication programUnique 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!
The Louisiana dish JR misses the most? Crawfish po'boy!
Check out all the things to eat and do in Shreveport-Bossier!3
Number of past jobs where a Centenary connection helped JR get his foot in the door
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Number of times JR has been asked at work if he's from the south after using "y'all."
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.
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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