Centenary University

Centenary University
Nov 26, 2025

Bishop Schol to succeed Caldwell at Centenary University

As Dale Caldwell prepares to begin his term as the newly elected lieutenant governor for New Jersey, Bishop John Schol was named the next and 16th president of the school.

Centenary University
Sep 15, 2025

Centenary University launches Ph.D. in happiness studies

After successfully unveiling the world’s first Master of Arts in the field three years ago, the Hackettstown school followed it up by becoming the only college to offer a doctorate for the emerging area of study.

Patrick School President and head basketball coach Chris Chavannes (left) and Centenary University President Dale Caldwell commemorate the leasing agreement between the two schools.
Dec 10, 2024

The Patrick School moving to Centenary’s Hackettstown campus

“Having a private high school on campus enables Centenary to develop innovative dual enrollment programs where high school students can take college classes,” said Centenary University President Dale Caldwell. “It also provides Centenary education students with the opportunity to do their student teaching on campus.”

Centenary University is a private liberal arts school in Hackettstown.
Jul 23, 2024

Centenary launches new entrepreneur training program for veterans

The free, virtual Veteran Venture Program connects seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders to guide participants through aspects of how to start a business.

From left: Centenary University President Dale Caldwell and Ren Parikh, founder and director of Atlantic County-based Ideal Institute of Technology, announced the launch of Centenary University at Ideal Institute of Technology, which will offer undergraduate programs to South Jersey residents interested in the “innovative work-based college program.”
May 6, 2024

Centenary, Ideal Institute forge unique partnership

Students can enroll in one of three undergraduate degree programs that will allow them to earn – college credits as well as income – and learn at the same time.

Centenary University business students are offering their insights and research that will guide the United States Golf Association on the merchandise it offers at the 2025 and 2026 U.S. Opens. - CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Jan 4, 2024

Centenary business students participate in exciting USGA project

The undergrads are working with the United States Golf Association to help inform its merchandise offerings for the 2025 and 2026 U.S. Opens under the school's The Consulting Co-op initiative, which launched last fall.

Centenary University in Hackettstown
Feb 6, 2023

Centenary University names new president (updated)

Dale Caldwell, who succeeds Bruce Murphy, will be the first African American leader in the school's history. 

Centenary University Assistant Professor of Business and Director of Enactus Linda Poisseroux, Ph.D., and current members of the Enactus team display the University’s first patent.
Nov 16, 2021

Centenary University earns first patent for wearable device to detect drowsiness

The school's competitive business team Enactus has been working on the technology since 2016.

Centenary University in Hackettstown
Nov 4, 2021

Centenary University launches TLE program

The four-course Teacher Leader Endorsement is offered for certified New Jersey teachers as a standalone certification or as the foundation for a master’s degree in education.

Centenary University in Hackettstown
Oct 12, 2021

Centenary receives $300K to continue Cyclone Strong sexual assault initiative

The three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice continues funding for a Coordinated Community Response Team at Centenary and for a part-time coordinator to oversee and manage the program.