Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.
Tiffany Segady completed Meredith’s ABA-approved paralegal certificate program in 2024 to find her perfect fit in the legal field.
Meredith’s online criminal justice master’s program allowed Brooks Gaster to enter the financial crime prevention field while working full-time.
Kenedra Smith pursued a master’s in criminal justice to grow in the field. Today, she is a sergeant with the Henderson Police Department.
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master of criminal justiceWynter Henderson maximized the opportunities and overcame obstacles with support from faculty. Having completed her degree in psychology with a minor in social work, she will be pursuing graduate studies as she works toward her goal of becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
A faculty mentor helped biology major Laura Hooper, ’24, find an opportunity at a lab at Auburn University with a research focus that perfectly matches her interests in aquatic science and microbiology. She will be pursuing a master’s degree with a full-ride and graduate assistantship.
Lydia Cozart completed Meredith’s Paralegal Certificate in 2020 as a stepping stone to law school.
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paralegalLuisa Jaramillo, ’23, chose to earn her M.A. in psychology at Meredith College because of its student-focused program and required internship. She plans to help organizations and leaders make the most of their employees’ strengths.
Through multiple internships, leadership opportunities, and challenging academics, Broyhill Fellow Machaela Murrell, ’24, combined her interests in music and finance to identify a career path that was right for her.
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.
Marion Gaeta-Escoto, ’18, was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher by earning her Master of Arts in Teaching at Meredith College. In the future, she hopes to return to Meredith as a professor to inspire a new generation of teachers.
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