What has been a club sport for decades at Centre College will soon transition to the varsity level with the addition of a new program in competitive cheer and stunt. To lead the effort, a search will soon be launched to hire a full-time coach. In announcing the addition, Centre AD Brad Fields said that
Teamwork, communication and self-discipline are all skills rising Centre College sophomore Haley Akers ’22 (Danville, Kentucky) says she's gained through her Centre experience—both in the classroom and as a member of the College's swim team—and now she's applying that preparation to her summer medical internship at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. Akers was one
During their five-week stay at Centre College, students in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) had the opportunity to hear from thought-leaders from throughout the Commonwealth, including higher education advocates like Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. Thompson is a nationally recognized leader whose primary focus remains on policies, student
The Centre athletic department announced Thursday the addition of new secondary and tertiary logos, to supplement the existing "C" and wordmarks. Inspired by the military rank of Colonel insignia and the Kentucky Colonel pin, Centre's new logos officially replace the vacated "Colonel Head" imagery. The secondary logo (above) – or "Insignia" – features a right-facing eagle and gold
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) wrapped its 30th year on the campus of Centre College this past weekend. And, according to the 343 participants from 94 counties across the Commonwealth, the five weeks on Centre's campus left them with a multitude of connections, countless memories and immeasurable experiences. Campus Director Bryan Rich explains that
Rising Centre College sophomore Carter Alvey (Mount Washington, Kentucky) recently participated in the Paralympics Soccer World Cup in Spain as a member of the United States national team. Through his participation, Alvey represented the 23 million Americans who have Cerebral Palsy (CP), and he claims that being selected as the goalkeeper for this team is
Centre College has achieved significant progress in reducing sexual misconduct on its campus, and, while this is a collective campus effort, 2014 alumna Sarah Cramer’s contributions since her return to the College in October 2018 as a sexual assault prevention and education manager have made a significant impact toward that goal. In fact, Cramer recently
Rising Centre College senior Rebecca Markham (Abington, Pennsylvania) is applying her Spanish major as a summer intern with the nonprofit organization FM4 Paso Libre in Guadalajara, Mexico. The organization is a migrant shelter aiming to give dignified and fair treatment to migrants and refugees in western Mexico. Markham will assist and interview migrants, as well
When the Harvard Business Review referred to data science as “The sexiest job of the 21st century” in 2012, few people likely agreed. Now, seven years later, several recent Centre College graduates are joining this field that is here to stay, while others are pursuing related advanced degrees. And this is even before the College's
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) will be returning to Centre College after a six-year hiatus, marking the 30th year that the College will host the program. With a mission to remain committed to the academic and personal growth of Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders, GSP will welcome 343 participants to campus on
