Centenary College of Louisiana will receive a $10 million appropriation from the federal government to renovate Mickle Hall, the College’s historic home for the sciences. Donald J. Trump approved the package of 2026 Fiscal Year spending bills at the beginning of February, which includes Centenary’s allocation.
Built in 1947, Mickle Hall is slated for a comprehensive overhaul expected to cost nearly $30 million. The federal appropriation complements the planning, fundraising, and partnerships already underway to transform the School of Health Sciences.
“Together, these efforts position Centenary to address regional workforce needs, create new academic pathways, and preserve an iconic campus building for generations to come,” said Dr. Christopher Holoman, president of Centenary College of Louisiana. “I am very grateful to our Louisiana delegation in Congress who endorsed our project.”
To properly house and resource the new School of Health Sciences, Mickle Hall will be transformed to include a Health Sciences Pavilion featuring flexible classroom environments, new state of the art laboratories, and a studio format design optimal for discovery based teaching that promotes student centered learning. The renovation will also include new infrastructure and an addition to the current facility to support laboratory and equipment enhancements and upgrades, qualifying the institution for additional grant support.
Health sciences programs remain a significant draw for new enrollees, and Centenary currently reports a 94% medical school acceptance rate.
