Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Gaining Powerful Skills and Knowledge – Celia Bettinsoli »

In search of a flexible, challenging opportunity to grow her skill set, Celia Bettinsoli, ’21, began the Meredith MBA with a specific goal in mind: to become a stronger leader. With a background in clinical laboratory science, she brought a unique perspective to the classroom.

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Discovering A New Career Path – Jackson Mathis »

Jackson Mathis, ’21, originally came to Meredith wanting to go down the project management route, but after completing an internship with a global software company, discovered a new career direction. With the help of professors and mentors within the MBA program, he transitioned to a position as a senior analyst.

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M.A. in criminal justice graduate Johana Calderon Suarez

Advancing My Criminal Justice Career – Johana Calderon Suarez »

Johana Calderon Suarez, ’20, ’22, earned a master’s in criminal justice to advance her criminal justice career and help her community’s most vulnerable people.


Beth Garner

Becoming an ESL Teacher – Beth Garner »

At Meredith, Beth Garner, ’14, M.A. in Teaching, found flexibility, guidance, and financial support through a FELS grant to achieve her goal of becoming an ESL teacher.


Kelsey McCleave, '20

Kelsey McCleave »

As a nontraditional male student, Kelsey McCleave, ’20, was afraid he’d feel out of place in the pre-health, post-baccalaurate program. Instead, he found a welcoming community that prepared him to successfully apply to a physician assistant school.


La'Na Holden

Practicing What You Preach – La’Na Holden »

La’Na Holden, ’19, M.Ed., returned to school to obtain her M.Ed. because she is passionate about always looking for ways to grow and learn.


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A Voice for Students – Abla Awadallah »

Abla Awadallah, ’19, M.A. in Teaching, dreamed of becoming a lawyer, but after teaching refugees abroad, she discovered a newfound love.


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Adelie Salagnac »

At Meredith, Adelie Salagnac, ’19 MBA, gained confidence and experience she is carrying into a career in business.


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Preparing for Medical School – Nina Didner »

Teaching Gyrotonic exercise inspired Nina Didner to enroll in the Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program at Meredith.


Hunter Peden in a white lab coat sitting in a Biology lab

Gaining a New Perspective on Health – Hunter Peden »

Through Meredith College’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Hunter Peden came to understand health studies from a new perspective and learned he could achieve more than he thought possible.


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