Centenary College to open the Davis C.A.R.E. Center, a new hub for student needs and well-being

Centenary College to open the Davis C.A.R.E. Center, a new hub for student needs and well-being

Centenary College of Louisiana will celebrate the grand opening of the Davis C.A.R.E. Center (Counseling, Assistance, Resources, and Education) on Thursday, September 17. The Center expands the College's existing Counseling and Health Information office into a coordinated hub where students can get immediate help with food, hygiene, clothing, transportation, and financial emergencies, alongside continued counseling and health services, and be connected to community partners for longer-term support. Media are invited to attend and speak with College leadership and staff about the Center's mission and services.

WHAT: Grand opening of the Davis C.A.R.E. Center, a new student basic needs and well-being hub

WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – noon

WHERE: Rotary Hall, Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, La.

WHO: Dr. Christopher Holoman, president of Centenary College; Jamie Wells '13, director of Counseling Services & Health Information; Centenary students, faculty, staff, and community partners

WHY: The Davis C.A.R.E. Center brings together counseling, health, and basic needs support in one accessible, student-centered location, reflecting Centenary's commitment to meeting students' immediate needs while connecting them to lasting resources.

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