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The third annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day is Tuesday, February 27. The 24 hour giving challenge aims to raise $350,000 for Beyond Strong │Campaign for Meredith.

From a record number of million dollar gifts to an upgraded bond rating, there is much evidence that Meredith is Going Strong. Beyond Strong, the Campaign for Meredith, has raised nearly $70 million toward its $75 million goal. More than $4 million has been raised during this fiscal year.

As alumnae, faculty, staff, trustees, and other friends of the College, you consistently ask me what the College needs and then step forward with your gifts, your energy, your connections, passion, and commitment.

Beyond Strong │The Campaign for Meredith has raised more than $69 million since July 2012. The current fundraising campaign has surpassed the last campaign by $29 million, showing that Meredith alumnae and friends are more invested in the College now than ever before. 

For three decades Americans have watched Judy Woodruff, ’68, on television interviewing countless world leaders, politicians, and influencers. She credits Meredith College with getting her career started and has given back to support students. 

The Counseling Center is vital to the Meredith campus community and the Class of 2017 wanted to ensure that current and future students had the resources they needed and accessibility to the space. 

The Class of '71 established the Wallace Endowment their senior year to bring high profile speakers to campus. As they approach their 50th reunion in 2021 they continue to give to this endowment and are close to their goal of $1 million.

The Meredith College community gathered in front of Johnson Hall on October 2, 2017, to celebrate the dedication of the Elizabeth Triplett Beam Fountain Plaza. A $1 million gift from Elizabeth Triplett Beam, ʼ72, of Raleigh, N.C., names the fountain plaza that was renovated last year. The gift supports Beyond Strong │The Campaign for Meredith.

The Meredith College community is invited to celebrate the dedication of the Elizabeth Triplett Beam Fountain Plaza on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. in front of  Johnson Hall.

The Meredith community gathered on August 28 for the unveiling of the new Lowery Family Fitness Center in the Weatherspoon Athletic Center.

By President Jo Allen, ’80

Our $75 million campaign for Meredith, Beyond Strong, continues to gain momentum and produce great results with record fundraising, enhanced visibility, and generous “buzz” about the College.

A gift from Anne Fonville-Sams, ’77, will support the preservation and enhancement of the campus landscape. 

Meredith Mayhem recently ended and alumnae once again proved they were up for a challenge raising $155,033.

Meredith Lake is a picturesque place on campus that Meredith students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and visitors can enjoy throughout the year. Help us to restore the beautiful campus asset.

The Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th reunion and were inducted into the Golden Oaks Society at a luncheon on May 19. In her remarks, President Jo Allen, ʼ80, reminded alumnae of what Meredith was like during their time on campus, including world and state events and popular television shows. Allen concluded with a list of impressive careers from the Class of 1967. After reciting their oath, President Allen gave each alumnae a pin as a symbol of their membership to the Golden Oaks Society.