Centenary College Names President

Posted on May 15, 2009 3:51 pm

Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, Acting President, is Named 12th President of Centenary College

Centenary College announced today that its acting president, Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, has been named the 12th President of the institution.

"My goal is to build on the strong tradition of academic excellence which has been the hallmark of the Centenary experience since its founding in 1867," says Dr. Lewthwaite. "I also expect to continue the positive momentum that we have enjoyed as an institution over the past two decades and look forward to overseeing the College's progress in the years to come."

Dr. Lewthwaite, who is the second woman and second former faculty member to serve as President of Centenary, was named Acting President effective January 1, 2009, after the resignation of President Dr. Kenneth L. Hoyt. Since assuming that position, she has utilized her background in academic affairs to advance the College's mission: providing a student-centered liberal arts education with a career focus and a special emphasis on community service.

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