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Centenary Inducts 11 Students into National Biology Honor Society

Tri Beta members demonstrate excellence in the study of biology or related life sciences, achieving a GPA of at least 3.0

Centenary University members of Tri Beta, the national biology honor society, excel in the classroom and in the University community promoting the field of biology.
Centenary University members of Tri Beta, the national biology honor society, excel in the classroom and in the University community promoting the field of biology. (Jenna O'Connor)

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, March 13, 2025—Centenary University recently inducted 11 students into the Omega Rho Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national biology honor society. Also referred to as Tri Beta, the honor society requires members to have at least a 3.0 grade point average and complete 12 or more credits in biology or related life sciences.

“Centenary University members of Tri Beta, the national biology honor society, excel in the classroom and in our community promoting the field of biology,” said Assistant Professor of Biology Yeon Lang Cha, Ph.D., the advisor of Tri Beta. “The University is proud to recognize the newest inductees of Tri Beta and looks forward to the leadership they will provide on our campus.”

This year’s Tri Beta inductees include:

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Glen Gardner—Emelia Detorres

Great Meadows—Justice Chiappetta

Hopatcong—Taylor Fallon and Jayson Morton

Jersey City—Emma Coronel

Linden—Kayla Lima

Newark—Jordan Henderson

Staten Island—Dominick Zinna

Washington Borough—Jace Sawyer

ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

Centenary University offers extraordinary learning opportunities that empower students to develop intellectually, emotionally, and interculturally—keys to career and personal success. Under the leadership of President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., the University aspires to advance its reputation as a world class institution offering innovative programs, including the world’s first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies, to lift the future for our students and local communities.

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