Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Combining Athletics with Academic Excellence – Avery Puryear »

Softball player and accounting major Avery Puryear, ’25, knew Meredith was the right place for her when she toured campus and met her coach. Thanks to a supportive environment and guidance from her faculty mentor, she will begin her Master’s in Accounting at NC State in the fall.


Finding Success Through the Joy of Learning – Nafissa Bia »

At Meredith, international student and Honors Scholar Student Nafissa Bia, ’25, found a vibrant community, rich experiential learning opportunities, and internships that led to a full-time position after graduation.


A Commitment to Art Education – Kelly Johnson »

After graduating with a degree in studio art, Kelly Johnson, ’23, completed the teacher licensure program at Meredith to pursue teaching.


Merging Innovation with Patient Advocacy – Taisir Idries »

Taisir Idries’s, 17, experience at Meredith inspired her to pursue a career path in empowering others. After completing a B.A. in biology at Meredith, she earned her nursing degree at Duke University and is now a clinical research coordinator nurse.    

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nursing biology

The Right Criminal Justice Graduate Program – Pamela Jarrett »

Because of its accessibility, Meredith College’s online criminal justice master’s program was the right fit for Pamela Jarrett, ’13, ’22 (M.A. in Criminal Justice).

 


A Passion for Nutrition – Angela Clontz »

Angela Clontz, ’22, chose to pursue her M.S. in Nutrition after having an empowering undergraduate experience at Meredith College. She was able to capitalize on her passion for nutrition and is now pursuing her Ph.D., where she hopes to study nutrition and its effects on genetics, in particular with cancer.


From Fashion to Nursing – Lindsay Kay Kelvington (RN) »

After a life-changing experience, Lindsay Kay Kelvington, ’10, made a career transition from fashion to nursing.​ She has carried the skills she learned at Meredith as a fashion merchandising major into her new career. 

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nursing

Making a Lasting Impact in Healthcare – Kate DeSilva Ray (RN) »

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on​ the health ​of patients and improve their quality of life is what drove Kate DeSilva Ray, ’19, to ​enter the healthcare field. After completing her degree in public health at Meredith, she earned her bachelor’s in nursing.


A Strong Support System Fuels Career Success – Kelsieanne Schmidt (RN) »

Kelsieanne Schmidt, ’21, who studied public health and biology at Meredith, found a strong support system of faculty and staff that solidified her passion for healthcare. Since graduating, she has followed that passion to become a pediatric nurse.


Becoming a Leader in the Field of Nursing – Tiera Dimitria Brown (RN) »

As a biology major, Tiera Dimitria Brown, ’15, learned the fundamentals of being an effective leader and communicator. Equipped with the skills needed to succeed, she pursued a career in nursing after her time at Meredith.

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nursing biology

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