Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.
Lauryn “LT” Turner, ’25, came to Meredith ready to make her mark. As a lacrosse player, student leader, and broadcaster for a weekly sports show, she’s having a meaningful impact on campus while preparing for her future communications career.
Shae-Lynn Henderson, ’25, an international student, majored in psychology with minors in biology and mathematics—a combination driven by her deep curiosity about the brain. Her involvement in field hockey, a wide range of clubs, and academic pursuits challenged her to step outside her comfort zone and discover the path she hopes to follow after graduation.
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.
Business Administration major and Broyhill Business Fellow Grace Olufemi-Ajayi, ’23, found a welcoming environment at Meredith that let her explore her interests and major. As a student-athlete, she learned that discipline, selflessness, and being part of a team were always a win during her college career.
Through a wide range of leadership roles, faculty support, and internships, international studies and political science major Danika Ray, ’24, gained confidence and skills that will set her up for success in her studies at Campbell Law School.
After sharpening her skills in the United States Marine Corps, Tylena Brown, ’22, chose to attend Meredith College as a Wings — Adult Education student studying business administration with a concentration in human resources.
Fulbright recipient Briana Petrusa, ‘21, is combining her interests in chemistry and Spanish to pursue a career in medicine helping underserved populations.
For as long as she can remember, Aly Henneberry, ’23, has loved three things: math, science, and tennis. While at Meredith, she affirmed her strengths and pursued several networking opportunities that served her well after graduation.
Henley Peatross, ’20, found that her strengths align perfectly with her majors: social work and criminology. She’ll continue to use her strengths while earning her Master of Social Work degree at NC State University,
Volleyball co-captain and business administration major Caroline Corey, ’20, has completed two powerful internships while at Meredith.
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