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Centenary University Welcomes Little Silver Resident
Bryan Balto was among first-year students arriving on Centenary's Hackettstown campus for Fresh Start summer orientation.
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Hackettstown, N.J., July 27, 2018—Centenary University’s Class of 2022 arrived on campus recently for Fresh Start, the University’s overnight summer orientation program for incoming students. First-year students met classmates and professors while receiving important information about campus resources including career development, student activities and academic support programs. Bryan Balto of Little Silver, center, prepares to move into the student residence with some help from his parents, Cathy and Andy.
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township. The Centenary University School of Professional Studies offers degree programs at two locations, Parsippany and Edison, as well as online and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.