Campus Growth
Health & Human Performance Lab
The Health and Human Performance Lab is located in Meredith’s newly built Communication and Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences Building (CHESS), featuring cutting-edge equipment to prepare students for employment and graduate programs. The lab also helps support community members in their health and wellness goals.
Communication and Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences Building
A new academic facility was constructed near the Weatherspoon Gymnasium/Lowery Fitness Center providing new, cutting-edge instructional space for Meredith’s growing communication and health, exercise, & sport sciences programs. The building opened in August 2022.
Meredith Lake
The iconic Meredith lake that has been enjoyed by students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and visitors for decades had a complete renovation in 2021 thanks to the generosity of our alumnae and friends at Meredith College.
Nutrition Lab Renovation
The Nutrition Lab located in Martin Hall has served the needs of Meredith’s food and nutrition students for decades. The renovated nutrition lab provides students with hands-on learning experiences that simulate the environment they will work in once they graduate. It will also help students prepare to take the national professional examination to become a registered dietitian. This redesign happened thanks to a gift from Roy Nifong, father of Marianne Nifong Raker, ‘72, who was a home economics major at Meredith.
Jones Chapel Renovation
Jones Chapel was completed in 1982 and was the vision of the Class of 1928. The 13,000 square foot chapel seats about 400 people. Little work had been done to the Chapel since it was built but that changed in 2020 with several improvement projects. In 2021, the Chapel Common Room will be renovated with french doors leading to a new outdoor patio that will be constructed on the back of Jones Chapel thanks to a gift from the estate of Jeannette Scott, ’54.
Meredith Athletic Field & Track Complex
A new turf field was installed on the Meredith Athletic Field and Track Complex in June 2019. This athletic enhancement improved safety for all Avenging Angels teams.
Kresge Auditorium
The Kresge Auditorium refurbishment project began in June 2018 and was completed in January 2019. One of the major upgrades this project brought was increased accessibility, including expanded accessible seating and improved auditorium entrances.
Weatherspoon Physical Education Building
Weatherspoon Physical Education Building was completed in September 1970. The H-shaped building, with a gymnasium on the west side and a swimming pool on the east, gave students a space to be proud of and fit all the needs of the college at the time. The new building replaced a 40-year old “temporary” gym located on east campus.
Johnson Hall
Johnson Hall, our most iconic building, welcomes students, visitors, and alumnae to the College each day. Gifts from two generous donors allowed the College to make needed renovations in 2015-16. The enhancements to Johnson Hall created a better experience for prospective and current students and their families – giving them a clear direction of where to find Admisssions, Financial Assistance, the Registrar, and the Business Office.
StrengthsLab
StrengthsLab is a dedicated space that offers a variety of resources related to StrongPoints. In 2014 Wells Fargo Foundation donated $100,000; this gift, along with other donor gifts, were used to create this space for Meredith students.
Belk Dining Hall
In 2013, Belk Dining Hall went through extensive renovations on the upper and lower level due to a gift from Aramark and the Parents Council. These enhancements allow for a better dining experience and allow for more flexible spaces for events.
