WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a resolution from Sens. John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy commending Centenary College of Louisiana on its 200th anniversary and recognizing the institution’s contributions to the state and the nation.
“For 200 years, Centenary College has helped shape Louisiana’s leaders, strengthened the Shreveport-Bossier community, and upheld the best traditions of higher education. This bicentennial is a testament to the college’s resilience, academic excellence, and lasting impact on our state,” Kennedy said. “I’m proud to see the Senate pass my resolution honoring this great institution.”
Cassidy said the milestone reflects Centenary’s longstanding role statewide. “For 200 years, Centenary College of Louisiana has shaped leaders and served not only the Shreveport community but our entire state. Its bicentennial is a celebration of the past and the bright future ahead,” he said.
Centenary President Dr. Christopher Holoman said the college remains focused on preparing students for service in Louisiana and beyond. “Centenary is proud to be Louisiana’s oldest college. For two hundred years, the college has been preparing students to serve our state, region, and nation as physicians, scientists, clergy, business people, artists, and so much more,” he said.
Founded in 1825, Centenary College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. The Senate resolution highlights the school’s relocation to Shreveport in 1908, its nationally ranked liberal arts programs and its cultural and civic impact in northwest Louisiana.