Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Combining Strengths and Leadership Skills – Mary Maul »

Through StrongPoints®, leadership opportunities, and internships, Mary Maul, ’24, gained valuable skills while at Meredith and will apply those skills in a full-time position at SAS.


Jasmine Lewis

Maximizing Strong Communication Skills – Jasmine Lewis »

Jasmine Lewis, ’21, a double major in family and consumer science and psychology, has learned how to be more authentic to herself since transferring to Meredith.


Henley Peatross playing lacrosse

Leading is Serving – Henley Peatross »

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,


Sheila Thomas

A Passion For Working With Veterans – Sheila Thomas »

As a United States Marine Corps veteran Sheila Thomas, ’19, knows what it means to be strong. Through StrongPoints and a supportive Meredith community, she grew even stronger and more determined.


Kelsie Taylor in graduation robe sitting in front of Meredith fountain

Finding Strength Through Communication – Kelsie Taylor »

At Meredith College, Kelsie Taylor, ‘18, developed her strengths as a communicator and a leader, gaining skills in the classroom and through service to her class.


Interior design major Abbey Fogt

Diving Into Dreams – Abbey Fogt »

After moving to Wilmington, spending three years at a community college, and testing many different avenues, Abbey Fogt, ’18, realized she was pursuing the wrong career path.


Sierra Smith

Combining a Love for Communication and Dance – Sierra Smith »

Sierra Smith, ʼ18, is has developed a career plan that will allow her to use both of her majors: dance and communication.


Emily Kelleher

Becoming a Better Communicator – Emily Kelleher »

Emily Kelleher found support in developing her long-term plan through the general education program and StrongPoints.


Taneisha White

Taneisha White »

Taneisha White, ’17, identified her unique strengths and then learned to make the most of them through the Meredith MBA program.

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Melissa Jenkins

An Impactful Profession – Melissa Jenkins »

Social work major Melissa Jenkins was empowered to make a difference in the world.


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