Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

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.


Pinaky Patel

Pursuing Computer Science – Pinaky Patel »

From the moment Pinaky Patel, ’19, returned to the United States at the age of 17, she had a dream of earning a degree in computer science. Almost 20 years later, that dream is a reality.


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A Resilient Leader – Dana Oliver »

Wings student Dana Oliver, ’19, strengthened her communication skills, confidence, and leadership abilities while earning her degree as an adult student at Meredith.


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Krystee Chase »

Now a human resource (HR) professional, Krystee Chase, ’18, is a former Wings student who knows Meredith College provided her with the tools she needed to excel in her career.


Annie Poslusny

Annie Poslusny »

Annie Poslusny, ’19, dreamed of going back to school to study art history. With an undergraduate degree in French, she chose to earn a second undergraduate degree with a self-designed contract major in art history.


Emily Johnson

Finding Success in Computer Science – Emily Johnson »

Emily Johnson, ’16, came to Meredith to earn a second bachelor’s degree in computer science after earning her first degree in psychology.


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Daphne Moore »

Driven by a passion for political activism, Daphne Moore, ’19, came to Meredith to pursue political science, with plans to eventually run for office.


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Promoting Social Movement and Change – Jennifer Lynn Campbell »

When Jennifer Lynn Campbell, ’18, applied to Meredith as a Wings student, she knew that she wanted to promote social movement and change. She has always had a passion for social justice and wanted to better understand why some people thrive and others struggle.


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The Value in Background Experiences – Donna Bahena Bustos »

At Meredith, Donna Bahena Bustos, ’18, ’20 (M.A. Teaching), learned to appreciate her background. Now, she teaches her students to do the same.


Senior Wings student Margaret Gaskin-Tuell standing in front of one of her paintings during her art exhibition

An Artist’s Journey – Margaret Gaskin-Tuell »

Margaret Gaskin-Tuell, ’18, never stopped painting, and she never gave up on her dream of earning her degree in her craft – a dream that ultimately led her to Meredith College.


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