Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Adding Academic Knowledge to Practical Experience – Trina Zazarine »

After transferring to Meredith, Business major Trina Zazarine, ’25, gained academic knowledge to supplement the practical experience she already had as an entrepreneur and U.S. Air Force veteran.


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.


Discovering the Right Career Path – Machaela Murrell »

Through multiple internships, leadership opportunities, and challenging academics, Broyhill Fellow Machaela Murrell, ’24, combined her interests in music and finance to identify a career path that was right for her.


Victoria Kinney

Putting Plans Into Action – Victoria Kinney »

As a Meredith student, Victoria Kinney, ’18, set goals and achieved them, landing a position at SAS, one of the world’s leading employers, even before completing her degree.


Nicole Ortega

Gaining a Competitive Edge – Nicole Ortega »

Accounting student Nicole Ortega, ’17, accepted a position as financial analyst for Cisco before she even graduated.

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Karlie Long

Making Meredith History – Karlie Long »

Karlie Long, a member of the volleyball team, graduated as one of the most decorated players in Meredith Athletics history.

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accounting athletics

Zainabu Otieno

Preparing for Wall Street – Zainabu Otieno »

Zainabu Otieno’s experience at Meredith prepared her for a job on Wall Street.


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