Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana Developing Leaders For A Changing World News & World Report. In 2008 Centenary College celebrated 100 years in Shreveport and Bossier City.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a private, four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Centenary is one of 16 colleges and universities constituting the Associated Colleges of the South (A

CS) and is regularly rated as one of the top colleges in the South. Mentioned in the Templeton Guide's Colleges that encourage Character Development and in Peterson's Top Colleges for Science, the College is also highly ranked in U.S. In 2009, the Princeton Review tagged Centenary College as one of the "Best 371 Colleges," and Newsweek named us the "Hottest Liberal Arts School You've Never Heard Of." If that wasn't enough, Forbes.com named Centenary College one of "America's Best College" and one of "America's Best Private Colleges." Comment Policy:
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Today, Centenary College of Louisiana broke ground on the first phase of the renovation of the historic Mickle Hall Scie...
06/22/2026

Today, Centenary College of Louisiana broke ground on the first phase of the renovation of the historic Mickle Hall Science Building. This first phase includes a new entrance to the building with American with Disabilities Act compliant ramp, as well as demolition of the first and fourth floors of the building to prepare for future upgrades.

Centenary College of Louisiana today broke ground on the first phase of a multi-million-dollar renovation of the historic Mickle Hall Science Building.

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take c...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. On December 6, 1865 slavery was formally abolished with the adoption of the 13th Amendment.
Centenary College of Louisiana is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Centenary College junior Manasi Desai '27 and Dr. Joshua Lawrence, associate professor of chemistry, are getting interna...
06/18/2026

Centenary College junior Manasi Desai '27 and Dr. Joshua Lawrence, associate professor of chemistry, are getting international attention for their research in cosmetic chemistry. Desai and Lawrence developed a nail polish that turns a fingernail into a touchscreen stylus.

Centenary College junior Manasi Desai (’27) and Dr. Joshua Lawrence, associate professor of Chemistry, are getting international attention for their research in cosmetic chemistry.

Centenary offers the only hybrid 36-hour M.Ed. program in the region for working educators ready to step into leadership...
06/17/2026

Centenary offers the only hybrid 36-hour M.Ed. program in the region for working educators ready to step into leadership roles. Apply now at Centenary.edu/EducationalLeadership

Centenary is proud to announce the Spring 2026 Dean's List!
06/16/2026

Centenary is proud to announce the Spring 2026 Dean's List!

A total of 274 Centenary students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2026.

We had a great time welcoming students at SOAR session 2! Can't wait to do it again tomorrow for session 3!
06/16/2026

We had a great time welcoming students at SOAR session 2! Can't wait to do it again tomorrow for session 3!

 Rev. Maddie Russo was ordained as a Deacon in Full Connection at the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodis...
06/12/2026

Rev. Maddie Russo was ordained as a Deacon in Full Connection at the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge this week! How special it was to have former Centenary chaplain Rev. Lindy Broderick in attendance with her!

Centenary at the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church!President Holoman delivered his annual repor...
06/12/2026

Centenary at the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church!

President Holoman delivered his annual report from Centenary, Rev. Maddie Russo was ordained as a Deacon in Full Connection, and there was a Centenary information table.

Additionally, The United Methodist Church is celebrating the 70th anniversary of ordaining women. Centenary Archivist Chris Brown and Rachel Scott of Noel Methodist UMC Shreveport researched, prepared, and distributed handouts about the anniversary. The flyer features photos of two early clergywomen connected to Centenary: (Dr. Anna Ruth Nuttall - English professor 1945-1952, and Rev. Elaine Willett - Centenary class of 1941).

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06/09/2026

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06/05/2026

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2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA
71104

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