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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 Director of Communications and Public Relations
CENTENARY UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEARLY 200 NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO CAMPUS ON FALL SEMESTER MOVE-IN DAY
Photo Caption: Freshmen students and Cy the Cyclone, the Centenary University mascot, line up for their first Class of 2030 photograph. Centenary University welcomed more than 100 freshmen and nearly 100 transfer undergraduate students for its fall semester move-in day on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Hackettstown, NJ.
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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, AUG. 27, 2026— Centenary University welcomed more than 100 freshmen and nearly 100 transfer undergraduate students from more than 10 states for its fall semester move-in day on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Orientation weekend for the fall semester, titled “Storm the Campus,” included a convocation, barbeque, dunk tank, comedy show, foam pit, and more for students to get acquainted with Centenary campus life.
Friday morning began with upperclassmen assisting freshmen moving in and John R. Schol, DMin, President of Centenary University, announcing this year’s Hill Scholarship recipient, Charlotte Sampson.
A barbeque and involvement fair followed at Anderson Field, showcasing a variety of clubs, organizations, and opportunities for civic engagement. The Hackettstown Business Improvement District, Trinity Church, Katarina Floral, and other local businesses attended to give students a glimpse into life in Hackettstown.
The annual Presidential Welcome and Convocation was held in the Sitnik Theater, featuring alumnus Darnell Burnett, Class of 2022 and senior auditor at Ernst & Young, as the keynote speaker who offered guidance to incoming freshmen and their families. “Invest in yourself,” Burnett said. “Be the author of your own story.”
Photo Caption (L to R): Linda Poisseroux, PhD, Director of Enactus and Institute of Entrepreneurship, Faculty, Centenary University School of Business, Media, Communications & Writing, and Darnell Burnett, Class of 2022 and senior auditor at Ernst and Young, embrace at the annual Presidential Welcome and Convocation. Centenary University welcomed more than 100 freshmen and nearly 100 transfer undergraduate students for its fall semester move-in day on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Hackettstown, NJ.
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the United Methodist Church, Centenary University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation and career-focused learning. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, with an equestrian center in Washington Township, Centenary provides students with hands-on, personalized educational experiences that prepare them for success in a global and evolving workforce. Guided by its commitment to student success, university vitality, and world engagement, Centenary empowers students to lead lives of purpose, impact, and lifelong achievement. For more information, visit centenaryuniversity.edu.
Media Contact: Cara Daniello
Director of Communications and Public Relations
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Cara.Daniello@CentenaryUniversity.edu
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