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Going Strong
College-Wide Initiative on Anti-Racism
Meredith College is working to cultivate an inclusive and pluralistic campus environment where diverse identities are welcomed into our living, learning, and working community. The anti-racism initiative reflects our commitment to strength, integrity, and the power of education to bring about real and lasting change across Meredith’s campus.
At Meredith, Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio, ’22, discovered a passion for studying the reproductive system and maternity health. She hopes to encourage other Latina women to pursue their dreams and earn a college degree.
As a first-year student at Meredith College, Business and Economics major Sarah Powell, ’22, learned that she had the power to advocate for change.
At Meredith, interior design major Erykah Harris, ‘21, learned to take advantage of the experiential opportunities that came her way. After she graduated, her internship turned into a full-time job.
Meredith News
Meredith College student-athlete Corrine Weaver has been named Division III National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). This is the first time in program history that an athlete from Meredith has received this honor.
The spring DanceWorks concert is set to take place in Jones Auditorium April 21 – 23. DanceWorks will showcase students, faculty, and guest artists in this year’s concert.
The Second Annual Angels Are Aware Hunger Week will be held on Meredith’s campus from March 27-31, 2023.
Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel will receive Meredith College’s 2023 Woman of Achievement Award. In celebration of this award, Leavel will be interviewed by Meredith Professor Emerita Catherine Rodgers on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
Jessica Stair, Ph.D., will present the 2023 Mercer-Kesler Lecture on Friday, April 21, at 10 a.m. in Kresge Auditorium. Stair’s presentation is titled “The Scent of Perfection: Flowers and the Senses in Monjas Muertas.”
On its 100th anniversary, Kappa Nu Sigma (KNS) held the spring induction ceremony March 2, 2023, in Jones Chapel. KNS is the highest academic honors society at Meredith.
In February 2023, members of Meredith’s Broyhill Business Fellows paid a visit to SAS, a leading developer of analytics software. The students enjoyed a tour of SAS’ campus, the opportunity to learn from and interact with a panel of SAS employees, and lunch.
