Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.
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.
Luisa 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.
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.
Through an internship and honors thesis, nutrition major Anna-Moriah Fung, ’24, has expanded her knowledge and passion for the field. Her next step: pursuing a Master of Public Health from UNC at Chapel Hill.
Isabel Cortes, ’24, was immediately drawn to Meredith’s I-O psychology program. Now as a graduate, she is well-equipped to pursue her dreams.
Tamara Bomparte, ’24, always knew her love of reading would lead to a career in publishing. At Meredith, she discovered her leadership potential through experiential experiences, preparing her for her dream career.
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