Declining Student Loans Signal Progress in Access to Education
Student loan borrowing in the United States has reached its lowest point in over a decade, signaling a significant shift in how students fund their education. At Centenary College of Louisiana, where 69% of full-time undergraduate students receive student loan aid, this trend is particularly relevant. Through robust financial aid packages, Centenary exemplifies the national movement toward reduced reliance on student loans. . .
Getting the Most Out of Your Financial Aid
Navigating the financial aid system in college can feel like a huge challenge, and Centenary College of Louisiana is no different. With rising tuition and living expenses, having the right financial aid can sometimes make or break a student’s ability to continue their education. To get the inside scoop on how things are going at Centenary, The Conglomerate spoke with Lynette Viskozki, the Director of Financial Aid.
Looking at Centenary’s Strategic Plan, Bold at the Bicentennial
No college or university is perfect. Every school has its metaphorical cracked sidewalk. It is the job of the university leaders—boards, presidents, deans, provosts, etc—to envision the kind of changes that will improve the overall atmosphere of their respective institution. Their visions are often gathered and neatly laid out in ‘Master Plans.’ Last year, Centenary concluded its work on the 2017-2021 Forward initiative and launched a new Strategic Plan: Bold at the Bicentennial . . .
Mickle Hall Updates
In the Spring of 2022, President Chris Holoman announced two initiatives related to the college’s Forward campaign: a varsity football program and a state-of-the-art renovation of Centenary’s science building, Mickle Hall. With varsity football having started their first season in the Fall of 2024, students are questioning when, exactly, Mickle Hall will see its turn. With so many of our students studying the sciences, this building renovation would enrich Centenary’s overall education.
Centenary Launches its Center for Innovative Learning (CIL)
On Thursday, October 17th, 2024, Centenary College launched its new education initiative, the Center for Innovative Learning (CIL). This Center aims to offer “continuing education, professional development, and other innovative programs to the Shreveport-Bossier City community and beyond.” The program is part of a larger goal of Centenary’s to become Shreveport-Bossier’s college, providing the community with all methods for education and career advancement. The program aligns with Centenary’s Bold at the Bicentennial strategic plan, which aims to expand its offerings as a college . . .
