15 students recognized for academic excellence in their respective fields of study, leadership, and commitment to the community.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, April 28, 2026—Centenary University’s School of Natural, Health, Social, and Behavioral Sciences recently honored 15 students for academic excellence and leadership. The university recognized students who were inducted into the Omega Rho Chapter of Beta Beta Beta—also referred to as Tri Beta—the national biology honor society, and Phi Alpha, the national social work honor society. Also recognized were graduating seniors of Phi Alpha and Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology students; the organization held its induction ceremony in December.

“I am extremely proud of all the students inducted, who represent the very best of what Centenary has to offer—individuals defined not only by academic excellence, but also by intellectual curiosity, leadership, and a deep commitment to improving the communities around them,” said Douglas Compton, Ed.D., dean of the School of Natural, Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences and coordinator of criminal justice studies.

This year’s honorees include:

New Jersey

Bergen County

Rutherford—Anthony Tardibuono, Tri Beta 

Morris County

Flanders—Pilar Giaquinto, Phi Alpha

Long Valley—Isabelle Devieux, Tri Beta; Anne Panagakos, Psi Chi

Mount Arlington— Kaitlyn Holveck, Phi Alpha

Passaic County

Haskell—Eddie Pol, Tri Beta

Sussex County

Andover—Giana Piccirillo, Psi Chi

Lafayette—Autumn Richter, Tri Beta 

Union County

Mountainside—Jilyan Moorman, Tri Beta

Warren County

Great Meadows—Jillian Ulanowski, Tri Beta

Hackettstown—Gabriela Vasconcelos, Psi Chi

Phillipsburg—Crystal Montgomery, Phi Alpha

Roxbury—Jayden Pennella, Psi Chi

Washington—Serafina Lopez, Psi Chi president

Pennsylvania

Easton—William Garrity, Phi alpha

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 changing the world, Centenary empowers students to lead lives of purpose, impact, and lifelong a