Navigation

Strong Stories Blog

Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

Profile Photo of Rachel Hefner

A Legacy of Kindness – Rachel Hefner »

Building her legacy of kindness at Meredith College, Rachel Hefner, ’21, dedicates most of her time volunteering to improve the lives of those who live within her local community.


Tyler Pharr

Furthering a Love for Fashion – Tyler Pharr »

A fashion merchandising and design major, Tyler Pharr, ’21, is headed to New York City, where she’ll be pursuing a master’s degree in fashion studies with a concentration in fashion journalism at The New School.


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.


Aminah Jenkins

Advocating for Change – Aminah Jenkins »

Aminah Jenkins, ’23, knew she wanted to work in education. At Meredith, she designed her own major to focus specifically on resource distribution in schools and advocating for policy change.


Bailey Birtchet

A Rewarding Education – Bailey Birtchet »

Graphic design major Bailey Birtchet, ’21, received a Fulbright award after building a strong academic and professional record through internships and undergraduate research.


Tasia Bromell

Pursuing an Accelerated MBA – Tasia Bromell »

Business administration major and honors student Tasia Bromell, ’21, studied abroad and held leadership roles both on campus and during her HR internship. She continued her education at Meredith as an accelerated MBA student.


Sania Laraib

Capitalizing on Strengths – Sania Laraib Shujauddin »

After learning about her strengths through Meredith’s StrongPoints® program, Sania Laraib Shujauddin, ’19, gained the confidence to pursue leadership and networking opportunities early in her college career. After graduating and becoming a senior human resources assistant for one of the most valuable companies in the world, she reflects on how Meredith helped her get to where she is today.


Sammie Duerring

Embracing Learning Opportunities – Samantha Duerring »

Samantha Duerring, ’20, conducted undergraduate research on the perceptions of GMOs on Meredith’s campus.


student in front of laptop

Pursuing a Passion for Literature and Writing – Hannah Flood »

English major Hannah Flood, ’20, built strong connections at Meredith through an internship, studying abroad, and campus traditions.


Lauren Grodi

Using Her Strengths to Help Others – Lauren Grodi »

Exercise and Sports Science major Lauren Grodi, ’20, used her strengths at Meredith as volleyball team captain, student researcher, and intern. She continues to use them while earning her doctorate in physical therapy at East Carolina University.


Undergraduate

Graduate

  • Strong Story Tags: