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Gunhild Carling is coming to Centenary!

Centenary Stage Company kicks off its 2026/27 season with an electrifying evening of jazz, swing, funk, comedy, and vaudeville featuring internationally acclaimed Swedish performer Gunhild Carling.

Known as Sweden’s “Queen of Swing, Jazz, and Vaudeville,” Carling is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and entertainer who has captivated audiences around the world. From trombone and trumpet to piano, ukulele, harmonica, and even bagpipes, her performances are anything but ordinary.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center

Tickets are $30–$45 in advance and $5 more on the day of the performance.

Tickets and information: www.centenarystageco.org or (908) 979-0900

Read more here: https://centu.org/swedens-queen-of-swing2627

Thinking about riding in college? Join us for the ETS Boot Camp Clinic at the Centenary University Equestrian Center on December 12 & 13, 2026, and gain the knowledge, experience, and exposure to help you stand out in the collegiate recruiting process.

Designed for riders in grades 6-12, this unique weekend features two specialized clinics:

December 12 | Collegiate Recruiting Boot Camp
Learn what coaches are looking for, receive a personalized riding evaluation, build your recruiting profile, explore college options, and hear directly from experienced collegiate coaches about admissions, scholarships, and the recruiting process.

December 13 | Hunter Equitation Boot Camp
Ride with top coaches and gain a competitive edge during an exclusive "Judge's Perspective" seminar led by a USEF judge. Learn how your rounds are evaluated and what it takes to earn top scores.

Ride one day or both. Come as an individual, with your barn, or alongside your IEA team. Space is limited, and ETS Boot Camp Clinics fill quickly.

Download your entry packet here! https://centu.org/eq-boot-camp-clinic26
For questions or more information, reach out to: Jim Arrigon at [email protected].

Are you interested in becoming a Literacy Leader or ESL Teacher?

Earn Your ESL Teacher Certification and/or Reading Specialist Certification along with your Master of Education in Literacy Instruction at Centenary University!

During your coursework, you will become a leader in language and literacy instruction as you learn to:

- Apply evidence-based best practices to curriculum and instruction.
- Coach teachers and instructional leaders.
- Design professional development.
- Act as a scholar-practitioner connecting research to practice.
- Develop motivating, student-centered literacy curricula that is standards-based.
- Meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Our network of alums stay in touch and have secured jobs as:
- Reading Specialists
- ESL Teachers
- Curriculum Supervisors
- Literacy Coaches
- Classroom teachers

To learn more: https://centu.org/esl-certificate
For more information reach out to the program director: [email protected]

Centenary Athletics Announces Staff Promotions Ahead of 2026-27 Academic Year - Centenary University Athletics HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – The Centenary University Department of Athletics has announced four staff promotions ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. Kim Broking, Chris LaBelle, Kyle O'Brien, and Elizabeth Garabed will take on new and expanded roles within the department as Centenary Athletics continues i...

The Parade of the Hounds RETURNS to the Mane Event on September 12th, 2026!

Watch the Amwell Valley Hounds make their grand entrance on the Centenary University Derby Field in one of the day's most anticipated demonstrations. Be there to experience it in person!

Pre-Register now at centu.org/mane-event26

Centenary University to Join Expanded United East Conference in 2027 - Centenary University Athletics Centenary University will join the United East Conference effective July 1, 2027, expanding competitive and championship opportunities for its NCAA Division III student-athletes.

We’re excited to continue to share all the exciting work that Centenary University Equine Studies Department’s therapeutic horsemanship students are doing this summer!

Rising senior Mary Padavan has been teaching and helping with program at equinetherapyofnj since May!

Mary says: “I teach therapeutic riding lessons and ground lessons to kids and adults of all ages. I love putting my skills to use and seeing the impact horses have on each individual as well as the progress each individual makes with the horses.”

Keep up the great work, Mary! We appreciate all your hard work for TRAC this summer, too! Your intuitiveness and kindness with both humans and horses is much admired! ❤️

Centenary University is headed to the United East Conference!

Beginning July 1, 2027, the Cyclones will compete in one of the largest NCAA Division III conferences, creating even more opportunities for our student-athletes to excel on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.

This exciting move builds on one of the strongest years in Centenary Athletics history and reflects our commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement, and the student-athlete experience.

The future is bright. The competition is bigger. And the Cyclones are ready. 🌪️

Read the fulls story here: https://centu.org/cu-joins-expanded-east-conference27

Only 10 days until Move-In Day! The countdown is getting real, and campus is ready to welcome our newest Cyclones and reunite our returning students.

From moving into your residence hall to meeting new friends, exploring campus, and beginning the next chapter of your journey, the excitement is building every day.

Get ready, Cyclones. We'll see you in just 10 days!