Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

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.


Entering the Field of Financial Crime Prevention-Brooks Gaster »

Meredith’s online criminal justice master’s program allowed Brooks Gaster to enter the financial crime prevention field while working full-time.


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

Committed to a Career in Healthcare – 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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