CENTENARY UNIVERSITY RECEIVES $8,500 GRANT FROM
ATLANTIC HEALTH’S HACKETTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Funding will support Centenary CARES: Crisis Awareness and Responder Education Support
Photo Caption: Back row (L to R): Michael Iris, Vice President of Advancement and Communications, Centenary University; Linda Poisseroux, Faculty, School of Business, Media, and Writing, and Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship, Centenary University; Melissa Nichols, Director of Resident Care Coordination and Outreach, Heath Village; Janen Ardia, Foundation Board Chair, Atlantic Health Foundation for Hackettstown Medical Center; Michael Sweeney, First Assistant Prosecutor, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office; Stephen Flynn, Foundation Director, Atlantic Health Foundation for Hackettstown Medical Center; Brenton Warne, Chief of Detectives, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office; Narda Ludena, Counselor, Wellness Center for Counseling and Health, Centenary University; Mikolaya Nynka, Director of the Counseling Center, Wellness Center for Counseling and Health, Centenary University; and Tim Barlow, Community Relations Specialist, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Front Row (L to R): Jessica Mulachy, Program Manager, Community Health & Care Coordination, Atlantic Health; John Schol, President of Centenary University; Timothy McDonough, Mayor, Hope Township; and Jessica Cardone, Prosecutor, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Representatives from Centenary University, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, Atlantic Health, and others celebrate an $8,500 grant from the Hackettstown Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support Centenary CARES: Crisis Awareness and Responder Education Support.
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, Oct. 21, 2026 — Centenary University has received an $8,500 grant from Atlantic Health’s Hackettstown Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support Centenary CARES: Crisis Awareness and Responder Education Support. Representatives from Centenary University, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, and Atlantic Health marked the award with a check presentation on October 7 outside of the Seay Building.
Awarded through the Hackettstown Medical Center Community Advisory Board’s 2026 grant program, the funding supports Centenary’s work to advance crisis awareness and responder education. The grant reflects a shared commitment to a healthier community and the importance of supporting local initiatives that address community needs.
“We are honored to continue our partnership with Atlantic Health and the Hackettstown Medical Center Community Advisory Board, whose commitment to community well-being aligns closely with Centenary’s mission,” said John Schol, President of Centenary University. “This generous support of Centenary CARES will enhance our efforts to increase awareness, provide essential resources, and foster a culture of care across campus. Together, we are investing in the health, resilience, and success of our students, ensuring they have the support they need to flourish during their time at Centenary and beyond.”
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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.
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