Recent News
March 2025
Meredith College will celebrate the inauguration of President Aimee Sapp on Friday, April 4, 2025. This special event in Meredith’s history will be held at 10 a.m. in Jones Auditorium.
Fifty-two Meredith College students participated in the two-day 2025 Entrepreneurial Challenge, hosted by the School of Business.
February 2025
In the 2024-25 Faculty Distinguished Lecture, Professor of Music Kent Lyman shared vignettes that explore the life and work of musicians from the past. In the lecture-recital, held on February 27, 2025, Dr. Lyman showed the power of music to connect people across time.
Meredith alumnae Cinda (Bodford) Alexander, ’83, and Elizabeth (Alexander) Green, ’12, visited a hospitality management class on Wednesday, February 26, to share their wisdom and experience as owners of Lux Lineage, a boutique floral design business based in the Winston-Salem area.
Assistant Professor of Psychology Jenna McChesney has been awarded the 2025 Rains Wallace Dissertation Award from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for her research on how job applicants disclosing anxiety and depression on LinkedIn are evaluated.
Meredith College raised $1,582,557 in 24 hours during the College’s 10th annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day, held on February 25, 2025. The fundraising event exceeded its $1.2 million fundraising goal by more than $300,000, and a total of 2,522 donors contributed to the campaign.
Meredith College’s This Is Meredith video was featured on ESPN+ during the broadcast of the 2025 Winter World University Games from Torino, Italy. Meredith’s in-house video team produced the ad.
A Meredith Poll conducted in early February gauged North Carolina voters’ opinions on policy ideas advanced by President Donald Trump, political issues in North Carolina, and voter approval of elected officials. The new poll was in the field from February 3-10, 2025.
The School of Business hosted Suit Yourself, an event where students could receive free professional clothing and styling assistance, for the first time on January 29.
January 2025
Meredith College has recently launched a commercial photo site where alumnae, students, and friends of the College can purchase professional photos for gifts, decor, and more.
Two alumnae, Carol Hedspeth-Lowe, ’78, and Kimberley Debus, ’98, recently competed on Jeopardy!
Meredith College’s Office of Student Leadership and Service (SLS) hosted a Week of Service, Reflection, and Action to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
A comprehensive accessibility resource is now available on Meredith.edu to help connect prospective students, future employees, alumnae, and other campus visitors with information about accommodations and Meredith’s physical accessibility resources.
The North Carolina Board of Nursing has approved the establishment of Meredith College’s nursing program. The approval was announced at the Board’s meeting on January 16.
Meredith students are invited to put their innovative thinking to the test at the upcoming Spring Entrepreneurship Challenge on February 28-March 1.
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery presents Raleigh-based artist Julie Anne Greenberg in her exhibition, Charting the Uncertain.
The North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) held their annual development conference at Meredith College on Tuesday, January 7. A total of 115 fundraisers from 27 institutions attended to listen to a variety of interactive sessions and network with colleagues.
New students arriving at Meredith in January will participate in spring New Student Orientation, which will take place on January 6-7, 2025.
Meredith College administrative offices reopened on January 2, ready to welcome students after the Winter Break. Here are some important dates and information to support students as the new semester begins.
December 2024
The College is grateful to alumnae, friends, faculty, and staff for their continued support of Meredith College in the first half of the fiscal year. Gifts and various efforts by volunteers show their support for Meredith students and the entire campus community.
The Office of Alumnae Relations and Institutional Advancement held Welcome Events in the fall of 2024 to introduce President Sapp to alumnae and friends of the College.
The Office of Institutional Advancement held events in December for students, alumnae, and donors. Each unique event is a way to show these audiences how much Meredith treasures their commitment to the institution.
As 2024 came to a close, we asked Emily Caldwell, director of StrongPoints, to share some highlights from the year and what is ahead for the program in 2025.
When prospective students are conducting their college search, learning about the career preparation resources available is important. At Meredith, the Office of Career Planning (OCP) supports students and alumnae. To learn more, we asked Director of Career Planning Dana Sumner to share some highlights from 2024 and to look ahead to what is planned for 2025.
Students in SPA-385 (Basic Concepts of Spanish Translation) gained real-world translation experience during the fall 2024 semester.
Meredith College was recently recognized as an “International College of Distinction.” This award gives special recognition to colleges and universities that provide exceptional support for international students to help them thrive during their academic journeys.
The Meredith Admissions team held its traditional holiday breakfast for area high school counselors on Thursday, December 5, in the Johnson Hall Rotunda.
Sharysse Ferguson, a senior in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program, has been selected as a recipient of the NRF Foundation x CVS Health Retail Leaders Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship aims to increase representation and interest in store leadership opportunities.
A chili cookoff, a Halloween costume/decor competition, Meredith night at the Carolina Hurricanes, and an employee talent show are just a few of the ways that Meredith College is enhancing community spirit this academic year.
The Dietetic Internship’s Site Preceptor Pathway (SPP) cohort of inaugural interns at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (CFVMC) recently completed their clinical and food service management rotations under the supervision of Meredith College faculty member Christine Battle, Clinical Educator.
A Meredith Poll conducted after the November 5 elections gauged North Carolina voters’ response to the election results and their opinions on policy proposals from the incoming administration.
Meredith Colleges invites prospective first-year students to apply for the Full-Ride Scholarship.
Meredith College recently gained the approval of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for its proposed nursing program.
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to all students and their contributors.
Meredith College will waive application fees for prospective students from Western North Carolina counties from December 4-6, 2024. This additional opportunity for Western North Carolina students is being provided this year because College Application Week was held while these areas dealt with the immediate effects of Hurricane Helene.
Earlier this fall, the Meredith College Music Department welcomed 275 high school singers onto campus for the Second annual Meredith College TrebleFest.
November 2024
Meredith College welcomed more than 200 study abroad alumnae, faculty, and supporters to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Meredith Abroad. The reception in honor of this milestone year was held on November 21, 2024, in Johnson Hall Rotunda.
The Meredith College Dance Program welcomed hundreds of local dancers to campus for its annual High School Day of Dance on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Meredith College Student News (MCSN) won first place for “Best Student News Brief” at the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas convention.
Meredith College held its annual Honoring Women Veterans event on November 6, 2024, in Jones Chapel. The annual event honors all veterans, with special emphasis on the contributions of women veterans.
On Nov. 4, Meredith College’s Undergraduate Research Program held its Taste of Research event for the first time since the pandemic.
When the extent of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina became apparent, Meredith College student leaders jumped into action by holding a donation drive for those in the affected areas.
October 2024
Carly O’Toole, ’26, and Sarah Shelton, ’25, were recently awarded scholarships by Alpha Delta Lamba (ALD).
The Class of 1973 recently celebrated reaching its 50th Reunion Class Project goal of $200,000 to establish the Class of 1973 Campus Garden and Beautification Fund that will be used to support the Dickson Foundation Community Garden.
Meredith’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences programs held a networking event on October 22.
The Meredith College sophomore class sponsored the Guardian Angel Dance on Saturday, October 19, at the Crabtree Valley Marriott Hotel.
To support students in their college search process, Meredith participates in the North Carolina College Foundation College Application Week, October 21-27. During this period, students can apply to the College for free.
Meredith Mentors, our online mentoring platform, connects current students, alumnae/i, and faculty/staff to support personal and professional development.
Meredith College has rolled out a new, comprehensive campus calendar on its website, meredith.edu. The calendar is a significant improvement from the previous iteration with the addition of visuals, a robust search function, a rotating “featured event,” and more.
Meredith College juniors participated in Ring Week October 14-18, one of the most treasured traditions at Meredith.
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Meredith College dedicated a six-foot Onyx ring statue in honor of Jo Allen, ’80, the College’s first alumna president.
Meredith College has recently become a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Meredith College recently removed potential application barriers for transfer students by reducing the number of credit hours required to submit a high school transcript and removing the school official recommendation form from transfer student applications.
A Human Computers exhibition produced by Meredith public history students is now on display in the Cate-Park Center alcove. It will be on view through October 15.
September 2024
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery presents Brooklyn-based artist Menika Lue in her exhibition “What We Offer Grows” October 10 – November 3, 2024.
Alumnae and friends of Meredith College, including faculty/staff, have been vital in supporting our students throughout the past fiscal year. Through contributions and volunteer efforts, they’ve demonstrated a deep commitment to enhancing every aspect of student life.
Meredith College is asking students to participate in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) this fall. Students are encouraged to help the College learn more about student health and wellness behaviors.
The most recent Meredith Poll underscores North Carolina’s status as a battleground state, showing candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tied at 48 percent apiece. The poll also examined voter preferences in the N.C. governor’s race, favorability of presidential and vice presidential candidates, and the potential impact of several policy issues.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) held its annual Study Abroad Fair on September 24, showcasing international opportunities for 2025.
Dawn Blagrove, attorney and executive director of Emancipate NC, presented the 2024 Summer Reading Program Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
President Aimee Sapp recently completed an early milestone in her term as Meredith’s leader – her first 30 academic days at the College.
The Meredith College Activities Board and the Office of Student Leadership and Service hosted the annual Sizzlin’ September Street Fest on Friday, September 20.
For the 2024-25 academic year, the Office of Career Planning (OCP) is focusing on developing students’ career-ready communication skills.
Meredith College held a Voter Registration and Information Fair on September 17, 2024, as part of National Voter Registration Day.
The Financial Aid office at Meredith College is preparing for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing season.
Mitchell Brown, ’93, a political science professor at Auburn University, presented “U.S. Elections and Our Mutual Obligations,” at Meredith College on September 16, 2024, in observance of Constitution Day.
Justine Whitfield, Meredith’s new Director of Admissions, brings to the College a passion for education and a strong background in admissions and enrollment management, most recently as Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at East Carolina University.
As the 2024-25 school year began, new teachers in the Triangle area received some encouragement from their Meredith College faculty when the Education Department made teacher workday visits.
Heather White, founder and CEO of One Green Thing, presented “Green Civics: Democracy Isn’t a Spectator Sport,” at Meredith College on September 10, 2024. The lecture was part of the Summer Reading Program theme, “Strong Voices: Empowering Student Citizenship.”
Dawn Blagrove, attorney and executive director of Emancipate NC, will present the 2024 Summer Reading Program Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. Blagrove will present “Flex our citizenship muscle: creating a physically fit democracy.”
August 2024
The 2024 Summer Reading Program is co-sponsoring a wide range of lectures, panels, and experiential programming that relate to the theme of “Strong Voices: Empowering Student Citizenship.”
When the 2024-25 academic year began, the Beehive, located in Cate Student Center, reopened after a summer makeover.
Meredith College Director of Admissions Justine Whitfield has been selected for an International Education Administrators (IEA) Fulbright Seminar in Germany this fall.
This month, the Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College features the artist Patrizia Ferreira in the exhibition Precarious Habitats. The exhibition will be open September 5-29, 2024, with an opening reception/gallery talk on Thursday, September 12, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Five Meredith College students recently received a grant from the IME Becas (Institute for Mexicans Abroad) to help continue their education.
Meredith College students, staff, faculty, and alumnae were excited to welcome the incoming Class of 2028 on Move-In Day, August 17, 2024.
This summer, student Miriya Carson participated in a volunteer service trip to Kenya that was led by Chaplain Stacy Pardue. Carson shared this reflection on her experience.
June 2024
Ten students in Meredith’s Engineering Dual Degree program participated in NC State’s Freshman Engineering Design Day (FEDD) event. FEDD is an end-of-semester opportunity for first-year engineering student teams to showcase their design projects and compete for awards.
Meredith College alumna Natalya Brown, ’21, is a Fulbright Award recipient for 2024-25. She will teach English in Madrid, Spain. Brown was supported by Meredith College and mentored by faculty member Dr. Vilma Concha-Chiaraviglio through the application process.
May 2024
Meredith College student Ashley Andrade recently was awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Andrade is one of 125 students nationwide to receive the award.
Amanda Morales recently completed her first semester as Meredith’s director of residence life as part of her more than 14-year career as a college housing professional. Learn more about Morales and her role at Meredith.
Four students in the incoming Class of 2028 have been selected to receive Meredith College’s top scholarship. These students are recipients of the Meredith Full-Ride Merit Scholarship, in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
Meredith College held commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11. Two ceremonies were held in the courtyard behind Johnson Hall to celebrate more than 490 undergraduate and graduate members of the class.
Meredith College held a special commencement ceremony for seniors on its USA South Conference Champion Lacrosse team on May 9. The team’s success on the field means they will be in competition when the College’s official commencement is held.
The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has had numerous problems. As a result, some Meredith students, both current and incoming, still need to complete their FAFSA. Doing so is important because completing the FAFSA every year a student is in school is the only way to access all of the financial aid they are eligible to receive.
This spring student-athletes, coaches, parents and families, and members of the Meredith Alumnae Association gathered in the Johnson Hall Rotunda for ring ceremonies to celebrate Meredith’s USA South Conference champions.
Meredith College’s 2024 Summer Reading Program theme is “Strong Voices: Empowering Student Citizenship.” The program will be built around a central text, The Bill of Obligations by Richard Haass, which offers a straightforward and clear discussion of basic expectations for American citizenship.
April 2024
The Dietetic Internship (DI) Program is celebrating 30 years at Meredith College.
Dr. Jo Allen has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor for service in the State of North Carolina. The Office of the Governor grants the award to individuals with 30 or more years of service to North Carolina.
Meredith College’s Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society welcomed its first student members during an April 17, 2024 ceremony. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
The Board of Trustees at Meredith College has officially approved the establishment of a new nursing program, marking a pivotal moment in the institution’s history in response to the critical shortage of nurses in N.C. and the nation.
Three Meredith scholars who were awarded the College’s highest academic honor, the Full-Ride Merit Scholarship, were celebrated on Friday, April 19, 2024, as they prepare to graduate.
Meredith College’s 41st Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition runs through September 12 in Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 5-7 p.m.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field April 11-17, 2024, featured questions about North Carolina voters’ general election preferences, concerns about barriers to voting, knowledge of voting rights for college students and people convicted of felonies, and views on the state’s new sports gambling law.
Meredith College has changed the class ring supplier from Jostens to Balfour & Co.
Meredith College held its annual awards and recognition celebration for employees on April 15, 2024. Faculty and Staff recognition awards were presented, and employees who reached milestone years of employment during the 2023-24 academic year were recognized for their service.
Meredith College’s 22nd annual Celebrating Student Achievement (CSA) Day was held on Thursday, April 18, 2024. This Meredith tradition offered a full day showcasing student work, from the 8:30 a.m. poster session in the Carlyle Campbell Library to departmental events in the evening.
The 2024 senior art exhibition Ruminate: Chew On This will be on exhibition in the Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College this spring. Tasha Aaron, Kayla Cooper, Shelby Cox, Arianne Gonzalez, Sara Grace Lane, Karlie Mullis, Emma Relota, and Sara-Rose Spann are excited to showcase their unique bodies of work.
Heather Frese, adjunct professor of English, will launch her sophomore novel, The Saddest Girl on the Beach, on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at Quail Ridge Books. During the event, Frese will be in conversation with author Jill McCorkle.
Students in Meredith’s Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology master’s degree program were able to demonstrate their skills by participating in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) National Consulting Challenge Case Competition.
Meredith’s Office of Student Leadership and Service is launching a new leadership development program, L.E.A.D. (Learn. Empower. Advance. Discover.) MC, in the fall of 2024.
Research shows living on campus provides numerous benefits to students, including greater likelihood to make friends and be involved in the community. As students make housing plans for the next academic year, the Office of Residence Life shares some recent updates.
March 2024
Meredith College has named Aimee W. Sapp to serve as its ninth president. The president-elect was introduced by the Meredith College Board of Trustees during a campus celebration on March 27, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
Meredith College has extended the Enrollment Deposit Deadline to May 15 to give incoming students and families additional time to make their decision. Financial aid offers have been delayed because of changes to 2024-25 the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Professor of Chemistry Walda Powell presented “Life in Chemistry,” the 2023-24 Faculty Distinguished Lecture, on March 19, 2024. The lecture emphasized how chemistry affects every person’s life.
Meredith College student Emma Brooks, ’24, has been featured on the website of Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide. Brooks is earning a degree in mathematics and computer science with a minor in data science. In the WiDs article, she discusses how her interest in data science began at Meredith.
February 2024
Meredith College raised $1,419,575 in 24 hours during the College’s ninth annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day, held on February 27, 2024. The fundraising event exceeded its $1.1 million fundraising goal by more than $300,000, and a total of 2,630 donors contributed to the campaign.
Sixteen Meredith College student researchers presented their work at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS).
Meredith’s Student Chapter of the National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) recently hosted its second annual Hospitality and Tourism Alumni Panel in Kresge Auditorium.
Meredith students sought to correct gender bias on Wikipedia by nominating pages for women scientists.
The updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now available for students and families to complete. The 2024-25 FAFSA form was initially made available periodically as part of what is described as a “soft launch.”
Meredith students are now producing a biweekly show from the news studio in the Communication and Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences (CHESS) building.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field January 26-31, 2024, asked North Carolina voters about their preferences in the March 5 primary, policy issues (distracted driving, medical marijuana, and casino gambling), political polarization, and more.
Meredith graduate students’ experiences are enhanced by study abroad programs that help them thrive in multicultural work environments.
January 2024
Every four years since 1924, Meredith College faculty and staff present a performance of Alice in Wonderland as a gift to students. To help mark its 100th anniversary, the College held a Woman of Achievement event on January 25 showcasing this beloved tradition’s history.
This spring, the Frankie G. Weems Gallery is featuring the work of individual artists who represent current and recent faculty and staff members at Meredith College. The exhibition is on view from January 25 through March 10, 2024.
December 2023
Kagure Wamunyu, ’13, returned to Meredith College to share life lessons with students. At the lunch, Wamunyu shared what she has learned throughout her journey from her time at Meredith to her current entrepreneurial pursuits in Kenya.
Meredith’s Post-Baccalaureate Digital Media Certificate program recently added a team of professionals to serve as an Advisory Board for digital media students. The Board will provide students with critiques on reels, give resume advice, and answer other general questions.
November 2023
Jo Allen, president of Meredith College, has been invited to serve a one-year appointment as the senior advisor and President in Residence at the Council on Independent Colleges (CIC).
Amy Schroeder, ’24 (MBA), and her two children, Jack, ’26 (MBA), and Jenna, ’24, ’25 (MBA), are all pursuing a Master in Business Administration from Meredith College.
Meredith College welcomed more than 350 students to “share, learn, and celebrate dance” as part of High School Day of Dance. This event, held on campus on November 3, was sponsored by the Meredith College Dance Program.
The industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology master’s program is celebrating five years at Meredith College.
The Avenging Angels volleyball team are the 2023 USA South Tournament Champions after taking down Greensboro College 3-2 (29-31, 16-25, 25-12, 25-19, 15-12) on November 11.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field November 1-5, 2023, asked North Carolina voters about their preferences in the upcoming primary, their perceptions of political parties including “No Labels,” and their level of civic knowledge.
The Fall 2023 Senior Art Exhibition, Memoirs: Unveiling Identity, will be featured in the Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College. Four emerging artists will showcase their artistic growth and development during their undergraduate program. Camille Duncan, Hannah Cox, Kelly Johnson, and Morgan Thompson are studio art, graphic design, and art education majors who are proud to share their milestones through their extensive and diverse portfolios.
Over the weekend of November 3-5, a group of Italian language students at Meredith embarked on a field trip to Charleston S.C., with their instructor, Adjunct Professor Sandra Pesoli to attend the 17th NCIFF – Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival. This field trip to the festival, which Pesoli organizes every year, offers numerous benefits for the students who go, both academically and personally.
Meredith College held its 2023 Honoring Women Veterans event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Jones Chapel. The annual event honors all veterans, with special emphasis on the contributions of women veterans. It is presented by the Meredith College Honoring Women Veterans Committee.
Meredith College hosted the North Carolina Association on Higher Education and Disability’s (NC AHEAD) annual conference, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education.
FAFSA Changes for 2024-25 include a later opening date, which will take place by December 31 rather than October as it has in years past. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form has been simplified as part of the FAFSA Simplification Act, which was passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
October 2023
Meredith College has finalized a new articulation agreement with NC State that provides priority admission into Meredith’s Master of Science in Nutrition–Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (MS-ADNT) to up to four qualified NC State nutrition science undergraduate students.
In May 2021, Meredith College received a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to support Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Pedagogical Practices in STEM Higher Education, a project that aims to create fully inclusive and equity-based STEM programs at Meredith. Project researchers have an update on the project findings.
For 16 years, Meredith College has awarded the Alumnae Legacy Scholarship, the College’s most prestigious, full-ride scholarship, to strong women looking for a top-notch education. Now, as the Meredith Full-Ride Merit Scholarship, it retains its original intent of bringing exceptional scholars and leaders to Meredith’s campus and preparing them for lives of impact and distinction.
Meredith College hosted an event for Project Plasma on October 4, in observance of International Plasma Awareness Week 2023. Approximately 120 Meredith faculty, staff, and students attended the fair, where they learned facts about plasma and the importance of plasma donation. Participants were also able to share their reasons for donating.
Angeles Latines, a student organization that fosters a community for self-identified Latines and educates the campus on their heritage and culture, is expanding its reach and impact.
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College features “BEAUTY AS CURRENCY,” the work of Paige Greeley from October 12–November 5.
The Office of Career Planning (OCP) at Meredith College is excited to share the updated Career Planning Workbook.
When a new historical marker was unveiled in downtown Raleigh on September 22, 2023, a group of Meredith College students, alumnae, and faculty were on hand to celebrate. The new marker, which now stands near the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, commemorates the women mathematicians who worked as “human computers” for the U.S. space program and military. Meredith College alumnae are among the women whose work is recognized with this new marker.
September 2023
Twenty-nine Meredith College honors students and five faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C. from September 15 to 17, 2023, for the Honors Program’s annual fall trip.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field September 16-19, 2023, asked North Carolina voters about their preferences in the upcoming primary, ability to recognize political figures, and opinions on North Carolina’s new abortion law and its impact on their vote.
Meredith College hosted a screening of the documentary Freedom Hill on September 19, 2023, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. After the screening, filmmaker Resita Cox participated in a panel discussion with Meredith faculty members.
Meredith College has been named “Hidden Gem” and #2 Best Liberal Arts College in North Carolina.
Meredith College hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on September 8, 2023, to celebrate the construction of a new softball, tennis, and golf complex that will allow athletes adequate space to train. Chris Speight Brown, ’76, along with her siblings, gave a $1 million lead gift that will name the Estes-Speight Family Athletic Complex in memory of her mother Mary Estes Speight, ʼ53, and her father Bobby Speight.
September is National Preparedness Month in the United States. Sponsored by ready.gov, National Preparedness Month is a campaign to educate and empower people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Meredith College’s Student Health Center is providing several opportunities for the Meredith community to get information that will help increase preparedness in emergencies.
Meredith’s Department of Education faculty went “back to school” this fall, visiting the classrooms of beginning teachers who recently graduated from the College. These visits, which occurred during teacher workdays before the start of the new school year, were just one way Meredith College is supporting new educators.
In the program’s first year, Success Coaches provided valuable support to students, helping them more successfully navigate academic and personal challenges.
Meredith College senior Kate Erb traveled to Germany this summer for an internship where she got hands-on lab experience along with memories for a lifetime.
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College is featuring the work of Nathan Grimes in a new exhibition, “HOME | BODY”, at Frankie G. Weems Gallery this month.
Madison Helton, ’25, was recently awarded the Jo Anne J. Trow Undergraduate Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 by Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD).
August 2023
An event celebrating a new historical marker in downtown Raleigh commemorating the women who worked as “human computers” for the U.S. space program and military will be held on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. This marker was proposed by students in Meredith’s Spring 2020 Public History course who conducted research to identify Meredith alumnae and other North Carolinians who worked in these fields.
Meredith College is proud to announce it has earned the silver-level 2023-24 Military Friendly School designation.
For the second year, Meredith College offered a Summer Bridge Program to help new students thrive in college.
As Meredith College kicks off another academic year, a number of community members shared some advice for incoming students.
Meredith College is launching a new Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (MABMS) program, with students entering in the fall of 2024. The program’s focus is two-fold. It will enhance students’ academic qualifications for admission to a health professional school. It can also help students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare industry, particularly those who require a master’s degree to advance professionally.
On August 19, 2023, Meredith College welcomed new students to campus. Alumnae, faculty, staff, and student leaders were on hand to celebrate the arrival of new students, families, and friends, who were greeted by a rainbow arch and cheering students.
Five Meredith College seniors recently received a grant of $5,000 from the IME Becas (Institute for Mexicans Abroad) to help continue their education.
Jo Allen, the eighth president and the first alumna president of Meredith College, has announced her plans to retire by the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Now in her 13th year as president, Allen has led the College through significant growth.
Meredith College will hold a Service of Remembrance for Professor of Mathematics Tim Hendrix on September 13, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Jones Chapel. A member of the Meredith faculty since 2002, Hendrix passed away on July 16, 2023. He is remembered as a gifted educator who was much loved by his students.
The American Dance Festival in association with Meredith College presents Les Ballets Afrik on Thursday, September 14, and Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The performances will be held in Jones Auditorium on the Meredith College campus. ADF’s presentation of Les Ballet Afrik is supported by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
July 2023
Meredith College has begun a renovation of Jones Auditorium, which was built in 1949. Phase one of the project, which includes new seating, new carpet, lighting, sound system, a new mechanical lift for accessibility, and general upgrades, started in July 2023. Phase one of the renovation is supported by a lead gift from Lisa Robie Poole, ‘86, and her husband, Ven Poole.
An update on Meredith College’s Summer Reading Program plan for 2023 was shared with the campus community on July 6.
June 2023
In 2023, Meredith College offered its first spring break study abroad program in Italy. Now, the quilt created by students in that class has a new home in the Palazzo Alberti, Meredith’s site in Sansepolcro.
Nineteen students recently completed the Voices of Change Political Institute, a Meredith College-sponsored program for college women of color. This program built on the foundation of two previous institutes and focused on inspiring young women to consider public service and giving them tools to help them be successful in this venture.
Associate Professor of Practice Alan Buck, a faculty member in Meredith College’s Communication Department served as a Fulbright Specialist in 2022-23, supporting the Journalism and Mass Communication Department at the University of Eswatini.
Meredith College students Maycee Kay Aycock and Sarah Marshall were the subjects of a feature in Golf Digest, in which they are credited with saving the College’s golf team despite having very limited prior experience.
May 2023
Meredith student Taylor Elias, ’25, was selected to attend a national leadership conference hosted by Dean Dorton, one of the largest accounting and financial advisory firms in the Southeast.
Meredith College celebrated the Class of 2023 with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13. President Jo Allen, ’80, presided over the ceremonies, and Senior Class President Safa Ahmed, ’23, was the featured speaker.
Meredith College held a special commencement ceremony for its USA South Championship Lacrosse team seniors on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the Johnson Hall Rotunda. The 11:30 a.m. ceremony was held because the team qualified for the NCAA Division III tournament, and round one will occur on May 13, the same day as Meredith’s regular commencement exercises.
Dr. Sheryl Long has been named the next dean of Meredith College’s School of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS). Her appointment was announced by Senior Vice President and Provost Matthew Poslusny on May 9, 2023.
The Meredith lacrosse program captured its ninth consecutive USA South tournament title with an 11-10 nail-biting victory over Southern Virginia Saturday afternoon at the Meredith Track & Field Complex. This win secures the Avenging Angels a spot in the NCAA tournament. Their first-round game will be Saturday, May 13, in Salisbury, Md., against Washington & Jefferson College.
Two Meredith College teams participated in DataFest at NC State this spring, with both teams earning awards. DataFest is an event sponsored by the American Statistical Association and held at schools around the country each spring. The event lasts from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, while undergraduate teams compete to explore and analyze a secret data set provided by an anonymous client. Teams share insights in a brief presentation at the end of the event.
After conducting a national search, Meredith College has named Dr. Shannon M. Yates as its next athletic director. Dr. Yates comes to Meredith after serving 26 years in athletic administration including three Division I universities and an N.C. community college.
April 2023
The Colton Review, Meredith College’s art and literary journal that features work from students, faculty, staff, and alumnae and is produced for and by students, was unveiled on Celebrating Student Achievement Day.
For the first time since 2019, Celebrating Student Achievement Day (CSA Day) was held in person on Thursday, April 13, 2023. CSA Day is an all-day conference during which students showcase the research they have conducted over the year in poster and oral presentation sessions to their peers, professors, and the Meredith College community. With more than 45 presentations held this year, attendees heard about a wide range of topics from biology to art and design.
Meredith College and West Virginia University (WVU) have announced a new agreement that will benefit pre-health students in Meredith’s undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs.
Students had the opportunity to visit TriMark Digital through the Office of Career Planning’s Career Trek.
The StrongPoints® team at Meredith College collaborated with United Bank to hold weekly workshops in celebration of Financial Literacy Month, which is observed in April.
Spring at the Office of International Programs (OIP) is a time when many students are preparing for summer and fall study abroad programs. However, other Meredith students have just returned from Meredith’s Italian home in Sansepolcro, Italy, after a spring break study abroad adventure.
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College will be featuring the Spring 2023 Senior Art Exhibition. In the exhibition, titled TRANSFIGURATION, seven emerging artists will showcase their analysis of growth and development during their undergraduate program.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. The Meredith Autism Program (MAP) is an early intervention program that serves preschool aged children in the triangle area diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. It is our mission to offer value-based care through the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in order for autistic children to reach their fullest potential.
Six Meredith Avenging Angels student-athletes earned USA South Player of the Week honors for the week of April 3, 2023.
Meredith College welcomed Tony Award-winning alumna Beth Leavel back to campus on April 4 to receive the 2023 Woman of Achievement Award. A celebration of the award was held at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. Earlier in the day, Leavel also visited with theatre classes and answered questions from students.
March 2023
Meredith College student-athlete Corrine Weaver has been named Division III National Athlete of the Week by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). This is the first time in program history that an athlete from Meredith has received this honor.
On its 100th anniversary, Kappa Nu Sigma (KNS) held the spring induction ceremony March 2, 2023, in Jones Chapel. KNS is the highest academic honors society at Meredith.
In February 2023, members of Meredith’s Broyhill Business Fellows paid a visit to SAS, a leading developer of analytics software. The students enjoyed a tour of SAS’ campus, the opportunity to learn from and interact with a panel of SAS employees, and lunch.
Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel will receive Meredith College’s 2023 Woman of Achievement Award. In celebration of this award, Leavel will be interviewed by Meredith Professor Emerita Catherine Rodgers on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium.
Meredith College has again made the list of “Top 50 Alma Maters of National Board Certified Teachers ” by total number of alumnae/i to hold this distinction. Meredith earned this recognition with 494 alumnae/i who have earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. At 46 in the nation, Meredith is the only independent college in North Carolina to make the list. The College first made the Top 50 ranking in 2014.
Meredith College raised $1,349,106 in just 24 hours during the College’s eighth annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day, held on February 28, 2023. The fundraising event exceeded its $1 million fundraising goal by more than $300,000, and a total of 2,762 donors contributed to the campaign. Initially, a total of $1,329,823 was raised but additional cash gifts were counted from the day that were not given on the Giving Day website.
Responses to the most recent Meredith Poll show an increasing majority of North Carolina voters support the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The poll was conducted in partnership with ERA-NC Alliance.
Meredith College celebrates its 132nd birthday, which coincided with this year’s Giving Day.
Meredith College has added a new pathway for those wanting to pursue a career in nutrition. The M.S. in Nutrition – Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (ADNT) is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees who want to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in just two years.
February 2023
February 11 brought more than 75 high school juniors from across Wake County to Meredith College for the Leadership Conference for High School Juniors. Although this was the event’s first year back on campus since February 2020, the leadership conference has been held at Meredith for more than 15 years.
Through March 12, 2023, Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College is featuring the work of Megumi Naganoma in an exhibition titled “In-Rage.”
Meredith’s Exercise and Sport Sciences (ESS) seniors who will graduate in May 2023 are celebrating job offers and acceptances to professional and graduate school programs well before graduation.
The Meredith athletic department has its first USA South Hall of Fame Inductee in Carlee Joseph, ’18. Joseph, a four-year star on the women’s lacrosse field for Meredith from 2015-18, was named to the 2023 Hall of Fame class.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field February 3-7, 2023, asked North Carolina voters about their understanding of and confidence in election administration in the state, and about their approval of several key policy issues including abortion, Medicaid expansion, and the legalization of medical marijuana and sports betting.
Meredith College has announced eCampus.com as its official online bookstore beginning in summer of 2023. Meredith selected eCampus.com as its official online bookstore solution to bring its students affordable and convenient online access to order their course materials.
Internships are an essential part of a Meredith College education. Here are three student intern success stories.
The annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The goal for the 24-hour giving challenge is to raise $1 million.
Eric Douglass has been named the new head coach for the Meredith Avenging Angels tennis program.
January 2023
The Meredith College Documentary Film Festival took place on January 22, the festival and was free and open to the public.
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College is featuring the work of artist Megumi Naganoma in a new exhibition called In-Rage. The exhibition runs from January 23 through March 12.
December 2022
Meredith piloted a new clinical exercise program in fall of 2022. The course provides practical experience for Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences (HESS) students enrolled in ESS 486: Exercise Prescription.
In the fall 2022 semester, Professor of Art Shannon Johnstone arranged for her Photography I students to take photos at the Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary.
Students from the Italian program at Meredith College attended the 16th annual Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival in Charleston, S.C., November 11-13, 2022, together with their instructor, Sandra Pesoli.
Meredith College mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Roger Crook, who passed away on December 2, 2022, at the age of 101.
November 2022
The Meredith College Dance Program hosted its High School Day of Dance on October 28, 2022. This was the first time the event had been held since 2019.
The Umstead Hotel & Spa recently welcomed Meredith College’s hospitality and tourism students to their multi-award-winning, peaceful, wooded escape in Cary, NC.
New Meredith Poll details North Carolinians’ sentiment toward health insurance companies and their impact on access to care, denied claims, and who is to blame for the rising costs of healthcare.
Meredith College held its Veterans Day celebration, Honoring Women Veterans, on November 9, 2022. This was the 10th-anniversary event and a return to an in-person service after two years of virtual commemorations.
The Meredith Cross Country program finished atop the USA South standings to finish the 2022 season while also seeing freshman Amethyst Joseph win rookie of the year and head coach Field Miller win coach of the year.
Meredith College Instructor of Education Manley Midgett is the recipient of the North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022.
Meredith College’s Dual Degree Engineering Program is now offering students the option to study Aerospace Engineering.
Meredith College’s newest senior exhibition Embody, featuring work by Trinity Casey, Elizabeth Kemple, Katie Kirke, Chloe Miller, and Helen Singleton will open in the Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery on November 17, 2022.
A group of Meredith students has worked hard this semester to get their peers to the polls for the Midterm elections.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field October 27-30, 2022, provides a snapshot of North Carolina voter opinions in the final days of the 2022 Midterms. Along with preferences on senate candidates, satisfaction with the direction of the country and the state, and approval of the president, governor, and the Supreme Court, the poll examined political polarization. The new poll found that voter enthusiasm remains high and major races remain close.
October 2022
On Thursday, October 27, 2022, two experts spoke at Meredith about the devastating impacts of climate change on coastal forests in North Carolina.
Meredith students create an exhibit to raise awareness about domestic violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
A recent campus visit by author Venita Blackburn was an inspiring opportunity for Meredith College students. The Department of English hosted a public reading on September 21 and Blackburn also interacted with students in a writing workshop.
In the 2022-23 Faculty Distinguished Lecture, Professor of Finance Bing Yu presented “Impact Investing: Driving Capitalists to Do Good While Doing Well.” The lecture was held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 7 p.m., in Jones Auditorium.
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College featured the work of local artist Kulsum Tasnif, a mixed-media artist and transmedia storyteller. The Protest Purse focuses on female strength and empowerment. This exhibition was displayed from October 11 – November 6, 2022, at the Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College.
As Election Day 2022 fast approaches, a new tool has been launched to make the process easier for North Carolina voters. The site, learnaboutvotingnc.com, was created by Meredith College Associate Professor of Political Science Whitney Ross Manzo and UNC-Chapel Hill Associate Professor of Public Policy Rebecca Kreitzer.
Meredith College’s annual Cornhuskin’ tradition will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Read details about spectator guidelines, rain plan, and more.
September 2022
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field September 20-23, 2022, asked North Carolina voters their opinions on a variety of hot-button issues as the 2022 midterms approach. Along with preferences on senate candidates and approval of the president, governor, and the Supreme Court, the poll covered voter satisfaction with the direction of the country and the state, reaction to the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, and preferences on possible state legislation on abortion, and federal legislation protection same-sex marriage and access to contraception. The poll also examined voter views on democracy and political violence.
Meredith’s Office of International Programs (OIP) held its annual Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, September 27 in the courtyard of Belk Dining Hall. The fair was an opportunity for students interested in studying abroad to meet with Meredith faculty, study abroad alumnae, and program representatives.
On September 21, 2022, the Office of Career Planning hosted the first in-person Career Fest Meredith has had since 2019.
Through the Summer Reading Program (SRP), the Class of 2026 and other Meredith community members explored one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. SRP discussion groups were held on September 19.
Efforts to connect students, staff, and faculty in need of food and other basic needs resources are expanding on campus after the opening of the new Martin Market. New kiosks containing food and books have also been added on campus.
Meredith College celebrated 50 years of its adult education program, Wings, with an anniversary event on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Alumnae, past directors, current students, faculty, and staff attended the event in Jones Auditorium that reflected on the program’s history, celebrated alumnae and current students, and recognized leaders who helped create and sustain adult education at Meredith.
National Public Radio reporter Anne Garrels, author of the 2004 Meredith Summer Reading Program (SRP) selection, passed away on September 7, 2022. Garrels, who was 71, had a more than 30-year career as a foreign correspondent for NPR, ABC, and NBC. Members of the Meredith community who were involved in bringing Garrels to campus shared remembrances of her visit.
The Capital City Girls Choir (CCGC), a program associated with Meredith College’s Community School of Music, has recently named Cameron Bolin as its new artistic director.
In light of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we are sharing a story from our archives about three Meredith students who had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the Queen while studying abroad in through Meredith’s U.K. program in 2004.
September is National Preparedness Month in the United States. This is a campaign designed to educate and empower people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Here are some resources to help Meredith employees and students be prepared, including during the current hurricane season.
A book launch will be held for Assistant Professor of English Jayme Ringleb’s debut collection of poems, So Tall It Ends in Heaven, at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. The collection is being published by Tin House Books.
Meredith’s Office of Alumnae Relations mailed back-to-school packets to show support to teachers, librarians, school counselors, administrators, professors, and other educators as they prepared to start a new school or academic year.
August 2022
Meredith students had the opportunity to attend an opening celebration for the College’s new Communication and Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences (CHESS) building on August 29, 2022.
The Meredith College Class of 2026 moved onto campus Saturday, August 20, 2022, and were met by the welcoming spirit of the Meredith community.
As Meredith begins to welcome new students to campus for the fall 2022 semester, the College is offering a number of innovative programs to help students be successful.
Meredith College held a graduation ceremony for the first graduates of its Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program on August 6, 2022.
July 2022
The summer digital-only Meredith Magazine has recently been published. The magazine delivers news, profiles, and feature stories to readers in an interactive format.
Ten Meredith College students were chosen to work with faculty mentors this summer on undergraduate research projects supported by Meredith’s Undergraduate Research Program.
June 2022
The Voices of Change Political Institute, a comprehensive non-partisan training program for women, recently began its second year of training. A partnership of Meredith College, Advance NC, and the North Carolina Black Alliance, the Voices of Change Institute is designed to help women build their confidence and develop the practical skills to run successful campaigns and serve as powerful and effective leaders.
For the sixth year in a row, 100% of the graduates of Meredith College’s Master of Science in Nutrition program have been matched to dietetic internships (DI).
Students in Meredith’s Dual Degree Engineering program participated in the First-Year Engineering Design Day (FEDD) at NC State at the end of the 2021-22 academic year. FEDD is an opportunity for first-year engineering student teams to showcase their design projects.
May 2022
On May 16, 2022, Meredith College’s Interior Design program officially received reaccreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Meredith College celebrated the Class of 2022 with two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The ceremonies were held in the College’s courtyard. President Jo Allen, ’80, and Senior Class President Casey Corpening, ’22, were the featured speakers.
Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies Steven A. Benko is the editor of a recently published book that explores ethical concepts through popular television shows. Better Living Through TV: Contemporary TV and Moral Identity Formation addresses the moral meanings that audiences might take from television shows of the last 20 years.
Meredith College held a special commencement ceremony in Johnson Hall for its USA South Championship Lacrosse team members at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2022. The team qualified for the NCAA Division III tournament and round one will occur on May 14, the same day as Meredith’s regular commencement exercises.
Meredith College mourns the loss of Elizabeth Grimes Droessler, who served on the education faculty from 2010-22 as part of her long career in arts education. Droessler passed away on May 4, 2022. She also served as Wake County Public Schools’ senior administrator for the arts for more than 30 years.
Through Meredith’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, incoming first-year students will focus on women working to address climate change.
More than 110 Meredith College students will be studying abroad this summer, with enrollment numbers matching record highs not seen since 2009.
The most recent Meredith Poll, in the field April 25-27, asked North Carolina voters their candidate preferences in the 2022 primary and on a variety of policy issues, including abortion rights, expanding Medicaid, and the legalization of marijuana.
Meredith Lacrosse celebrated their 8th consecutive USA South Tournament Championship on their home field in Raleigh, for the first time in program history after seven previous championships held at a neutral site.
April 2022
On April 21, 2022, Johnson Hall filled with students, friends, and family for the opening reception of the 39th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
For first-year student Ellie Osborne, ’25, winning Miss Teen North Carolina North America 2022 means more than just a title.
Professor Emerita Wetonah “Toni” Rice Parker has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honor for service in the State of North Carolina. The award is granted by the Office of the Governor to individuals with 30 or more years of service to North Carolina.
On April 7, 2022, Meredith College hosted its 20th Celebrating Student Achievement (CSA) Day as a hybrid conference.
In the summer of 2020, Meredith College launched a College-wide Initiative on Anti-Racism, which is focused on making Meredith more inclusive and welcoming in the present while also leading efforts to understand the realities of the College’s history. On April 6, 2022, the College announced a plan to rename Joyner Hall academic building as part of this effort.
Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies Shannon Grimes presented Meredith’s 2021-22 Faculty Distinguished Lecture on April 5, 2022, exploring the origins of alchemy in Roman Egypt.
On March 28, 2022, Meredith College hosted a webinar celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
Meredith College held its first Hunger Week from March 28-April 1 as part of a national effort to bring awareness to hunger and homelessness.
On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Meredith Mentors hosted a virtual webinar panel featuring alumnae in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
March 2022
Assistant Professor of Communication Alan Buck has been selected to complete a project at the University of Eswatini in Eswatini through the Fulbright Specialist Program. Buck’s selection for the University of Eswatini project was recently announced by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
On March 4, 2022, Meredith College’s Weems Gallery hosted a closing reception for featured artist, Alexandria Clay.
Meredith College will hold commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Meredith’s courtyard. There will be two sessions, one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 11 a.m.
On Wednesday, March 10, 2022, Meredith’s Department of History, Political Science, and International Studies hosted an information session on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
To complement the resources already available and help students thrive throughout their four years and graduate on time, Meredith College is rolling out a new Success Coach program in fall 2022. The program gives students a go-to person for any issue they may face during their time at Meredith. Success coaches proactively support each student, staying in touch with frequent communication and regular engagement to keep students informed and successful while attending college.
On Wednesday, February 16, the Office of the Chaplain began a three-week series for students about the pillars of health and wellness.
February 2022
Meredith College raised more than $1 million in just 24 hours during the College’s seventh annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day held on February 22, 2022.
Meredith College received a grant from the BWF to support PERSIST, a program addressing the disparities in STEM for women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Meredith’s Office of International Programs (OIP) hosted the Meredith Abroad Fair on February 2, 2022, on the first floor of Cate Center. The fair was an opportunity for students to connect with Meredith faculty who are leading study abroad programs during summer and fall 2022.
The seventh annual Giving Day, Make It Count for Meredith, will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The goal for the 24-hour giving challenge is to raise $750,000.
January 2022
On January 18, faculty, staff, and students of Meredith College met in Jones Chapel and on a Zoom call to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Meredith College President Jo Allen, ’80, contributed a piece supporting an increase in the Federal Pell Grant to The Hill, the largest independent political news site in the United States.
A new exhibition, I Carry Them On My Back, Of Course!, opens in Meredith College’s Weems Gallery on January 24, and is on view through March 11, 2022.
December 2021
Meredith College Head Golf Coach Jimmy Hamilton has been named Carolinas PGA Palmer Maples Teacher of the Year.
Jeanine Carryl, ’22, is a computer science major who took a Principles of Marketing course – and discovered she has a real knack for marketing, going on to win a competitive case study competition.
A successful fall 2021 season has concluded for Meredith Athletics. The Avenging Angels saw program firsts, records broken, and a few student-athletes earned recognition at the national level. Here are a few highlights from another impressive fall season for Meredith Athletics.
In November 2021, the Office of the Chaplain, Sisters United, Meredith International Association, Meredith Immigrant and Refugee Club, and the Student Government Association (SGA) organized a basic household goods drive for Afghan refugee families moving into the Raleigh area.
Meredith College Associate Professor of Mathematics Tim Hendrix is the recipient of the 2022 Nadine Bezuk Excellence in Leadership and Service, which is presented by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). He will be honored during the general session of AMTE’s Annual Conference in February 2022.
November 2021
Meredith College and William Peace University (WPU) have formalized an agreement that provides a new, accelerated degree option in Raleigh. Through this program, WPU students will complete a bachelor’s degree and a Meredith MBA in five years.
Meredith College has released a new report examining women as voters and officeholders in North Carolina. The 2021 Status of Women in North Carolina Politics report, released on November 4, is an update on reports the College previously produced in 2015 and 2018.
October 2021
The newest Meredith Poll, conducted October 15-18, 2021, asked North Carolinians for their opinions of political leaders including President Joe Biden, the amount of political polarization, and on individual parts of the infrastructure and reconciliation bills being debated in Congress.
The renovation of the iconic Meredith lake is complete thanks to the generosity of 1,400 alumnae and friends of Meredith College. The College is pleased to reintroduce this space on campus for all to enjoy.
On September 28, 2021, the Office of International Programs hosted a Study Abroad Fair for spring, summer, and fall 2022 study abroad programs. The event was held outside in the courtyard behind Johnson Hall with masks and distancing protocols in place.
Self Care: A Mental Health Journey Through COVID-19, an exhibition dedicated to mental health as it relates to COVID 19, will be on view in Meredith’s Frankie G. Weems Gallery October 12- November 7, 2021.
Meredith College Art Galleries have received a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support an exhibition focused on mental health and COVID-19.
September 2021
On September 20, first-year students discussed this year’s summer reading book, Tell Me Who You Are: Sharing our Stories of Race, Culture and Identity.
In August, the Office of Alumnae Relations wanted to celebrate alumnae educators, administrators, and school personnel whether they were part of a year-round program or heading back to work for the start of a new school year. Alumnae were asked to self identify to receive Meredith College swag for their office or classroom. It was a way for the Alumnae Office to say thank you for all they do to educate the hearts and minds of students.
Meredith College will require students and employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the College announced on September 16, 2021. The new requirement will go into effect at the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester in order to provide those who are not yet vaccinated time to become fully vaccinated.
Meredith College’s Carlyle Campbell Library has received a grant that expands the number of laptops available to support student needs. The “Digital Inclusion for High Need Students” grant from the State Library of North Carolina funded the purchase of 17 laptops that were added to the library’s pool of computers available to loan to students in need.
Meredith College is one of the 143 best colleges in the Southeast according to The Princeton Review. The education services company lists Meredith in the Best in the Southeast section of its “2022 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website feature.
Jenny Blazing and Carin Walsh: Turning Point, a compelling art exhibit calling for action to quell the climate crisis, is on view in the Frankie G. Weems Gallery September 2 – October 1, 2021. This collaborative multimedia and video/sound installation weaves a powerful personal story, urging viewers and their families to reflect on their own relationships with the climate crisis.
Meredith College sponsored a virtual panel discussion, “Viruses and Vaccines: The History, Science, and Impacts of COVID-19,” on August 31, 2021. The session provided a layperson’s overview of what we know about viruses and vaccines, specific applications to COVID and North Carolina statistics, and concluded with an audience Q&A.
August 2021
Two Meredith College faculty members have received a $350,000 multi-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to fund research examining the benefit of support systems on maternal mental health. Assistant Professor of Psychology Betty-Shannon Prevatt, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Child Development Pamela Norcross, Ph.D., are the co-primary investigators (PIs) on this project.
After a hiatus caused by COVID-19 restrictions, Meredith College’s study abroad programs have returned in a limited capacity during the Fall 2021 semester.
This summer Meredith College has continued work on construction projects to further enhance the spaces in which students learn and live. Donor support has enabled the College to move forward with these projects.
Meredith has signed an articulation agreement that will allow students at participating North Carolina high schools to earn credits towards a degree in education.
A special event was held on August 3, 2021, to recognize the support Meredith College has received from IME Becas (Institute for Mexicans Abroad) through a grant that provides scholarships to students of Mexican origin.
The Meredith College community was saddened to learn of the death of student Marissa Borst, a member of the Class of 2024. This message of condolence was shared by Vice President for College Programs Jean Jackson, ’75.
July 2021
Toni Irwin, ’19, curates fashion content for the top-ranked game Project Makeover. As a Game Fashion Designer, she works with a team of artists and designers to create concepts for each of the game’s characters as well as wardrobe and beauty options.
In July, a small group of students with a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds came together for a week-long summer intensive course: Digital Media Convergence.
Meredith College President Jo Allen, ’80, is featured on a recent episode of Leaders on Leadership, a podcast focused on stories and insights in higher education.
After a year’s hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Meredith College welcomed Governor’s School East students and staff back to campus in June.
Meredith College has received a grant from IME Becas (Institute for Mexicans Abroad) to provide scholarships to students of Mexican origin.
Meredith College will begin offering a post-baccalaureate licensure in the arts in Fall 2021.
June 2021
Meredith President Jo Allen was the featured speaker of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s C-Suite Perspectives on June 11, 2021. Area executives share leadership lessons in the series.
Carol Torian, ’97, has curated a virtual art exhibition that pays homage to Negro Leagues Baseball players through the work of artist Darryl Matthews.
Meredith College adds a 3+2 pathway for its online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program.
Results are being shared from one of the earliest, and most important, steps in Meredith’s anti-racism initiative, which was to undertake a nationally normed campus climate survey of undergraduate and graduate students, employees, and alumnae/i.
Meredith College has received a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to support equitable pedagogical practices in STEM higher education. The project “Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Pedagogical Practices in STEM Higher Education,” which is funded for three years, aims to create fully inclusive and equity-based STEM programs at Meredith.
Vilma Concha-Chiaraviglio, Meredith’s Fulbright Advisor, played a pivotal role in three Meredith students receiving a Fulbright award, a record number of recipients for the College.
May 2021
This year’s “PIE” conference focused specifically on the College’s anti-racism efforts, both to share information about what is taking place and to provide learning opportunities for the larger community.
In the Spring 2021 issue of Meredith Magazine, the College announced that an enhanced digital publication would be available to readers beginning in summer 2021. While the magazine has previously been available online, this revamped version offers a more immersive experience, with interactive multimedia content and more videos in an eminently shareable format.
Three recent graduates of Meredith, Briana Petrusa, ’21, Bailey Birtchet, ’21, and Delaney Rhodes, ’20, have been awarded Fulbright scholarships. The Fulbright Program funds scholarships for students to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.
Meredith College celebrated the Class of 2021 in four ceremonies held May 15-16. Each event was held in the courtyard behind Johnson Hall.
Meredith College’s Board of Trustees has approved the addition of a Bachelor of Music in Performance to the College’s degree offerings.
Meredith College has selected three members of the incoming Class of 2025 to receive Meredith Legacy and Presidential scholarships, which are the College’s top academic awards.
Meredith College has signed an articulation agreement that will allow students studying psychology or sociology at a North Carolina community college to seamlessly transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in one of these disciplines.
Meredith’s Summer Reading book for 2021 is Tell Me Who You Are: Sharing our Stories of Race, Culture and Identity, by Winona Gua and Priya Vulcht.
Meredith College welcomed the Class of 2020 back to campus for in-person Commencement exercises one year after they completed their degrees. Three ceremonies were held for the Class of 2020 on May 1-2, 2021, in the courtyard behind Johnson Hall.
April 2021
Provost Matthew Poslusny announced on April 29 that Kimberly “Kim” Gladden Burke, Ph.D., will be the new dean of the Meredith College School of Business, effective July 1, 2021.
This message was shared by Meredith College President Jo Allen, ’80, in response to the verdict in the Chauvin trial.
Six Meredith students spent the weekend of April 9-11, 2021, flexing their data knowledge and building connections in the field by participating in ASA DataFest, a data analysis competition.
Meredith College plans to hold commencement ceremonies for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on campus in May.
In order to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols, the ceremonies will be held over multiple days. All of the events will be held in Meredith’s courtyard.
The Meredith College Board of Trustees has reaffirmed the decision to begin construction on a new academic building that will house two of Meredith’s growing programs: communication and exercise & sports science. The new building project was paused in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Meredith College Professor of Art Shannon Johnstone played a role in a recent story that went viral on social media and was featured in numerous media outlets.
Meredith College’s Department of Education recently held a drive-through event to recognize the accomplishments of Beginning Teachers during a challenging time.
Meredith College is making permanent a test-optional admissions policy that was initially adopted during the pandemic.
According to Gallup, wellbeing comprises five areas: Purpose/career, social, financial, physical, and community. When our wellbeing suffers, we are less engaged in our lives. Applying our strengths is one way of improving our wellbeing.
March 2021
The Spring 2021 Meredith Poll asked North Carolina voters to share their opinions on a variety of current issues, and to look ahead to the next senate primaries. Topics covered include satisfaction with the direction of the state and the country, approval of President Joe Biden and N.C. Governor Roy Cooper, and opinions on distracted driving, increasing the minimum wage, COVID-19 response, healthcare, and political violence, and authoritarianism.
I am heartbroken over the deplorable acts of violence that took place in Atlanta this week, senselessly taking eight lives, including six women in the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
As it has in years past, Meredith College is offering a variety of summer school courses throughout the summer months. This year, courses will be offered in multiple formats including online, face-to-face, and hybrid.
While face-to-face therapy is uniquely beneficial, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work Amanda Jones collaborated with the Tammy Lynn Center (TLC) to create a way to deliver psychoeducation and play therapy to children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through interactive virtual playrooms, children can learn mindfulness techniques, coping skills, and build their emotional vocabulary.
Meredith College recently welcomed Stacy Pardue back to campus to serve as Chaplain. Pardue previously served in the role from 2010-16 before moving to Athens, Georgia, to pursue non-profit and ministry work.
Numerous military families at Meredith who are pursuing graduate degrees or certificates describe their positive experience and how their military connections only made them stronger candidates for their programs.
Through Meredith’s Graduate Assistantship Scholarship Program, students who are selected as graduate assistants benefit from both paying reduced tuition and gaining significant professional experience.
You may have seen media coverage about deeply concerning reports of racially offensive language being used by a Meredith faculty member in a class last semester. We felt it was important to provide an update to our community as to where this situation stands.
February 2021
The sixth annual Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The goal for the 24-hour giving challenge is to raise $600,000.
Meredith College is one of seven colleges and universities from across the country selected to serve as regional hubs for a multiyear project of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The selection was announced on February 8, 2021.
Author and physician Damon Tweedy will present Meredith College’s Spring 2021 Convocation on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 7 p.m. Tweedy will share “A Doctor’s Reflections on Race and Medicine.” His New York Times bestselling book, Black Man in a White Coat, is a memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of Black Americans.
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Meredith Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (MSEC), which has a focus on mentoring for 2021. The MSEC is an annual venture idea competition with a special emphasis on societal needs. The competition is sponsored by the Meredith College School of Business and the Entrepreneurship Program. The challenge is open to any Meredith undergraduate or graduate student.
Meredith College is saddened by the death of Professor Emeritus Tony Bledsoe, who passed away on January 21, 2021, at age 81. Bledsoe taught in the School of Business for 34 years.
Meredith’s School of Arts & Humanities is using its annual Common Experience as an opportunity to explore “Belonging” and what it means to belong at Meredith College.
BHCOE Accreditation has recognized the Meredith College Autism Program (MAP) with a Two-Year Reaccreditation, acknowledging the program as a behavioral service provider dedicated to continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis.
Assistant Professor of Communication Alan Buck was recently selected to become a specialist for the Fulbright Program, the largest educational and cultural exchange program in the country.
The Meredith College Art Department Faculty & Staff Exhibition features 15 individual artists who represent current and recent faculty and staff members as well as artists-in-residence at Meredith College.
January 2021
Tammi Jackson, J.D., Ed.D., has joined the Meredith College administration, serving as vice president for business and finance. After a national search drawing more than 60 applications and nominations, Jackson emerged as the top candidate, with an extensive background in higher education finance and administration.
See how the Impact Scholarship is helping members of the Class of 2024 to go strong at Meredith.
For the first time since March 2020, the Meredith College Avenging Angels returned to competition this month. Beginning with the women’s basketball team, who won against Greensboro College on Friday, Jan. 15, each of Meredith’s sports programs are set to compete this semester.
Students in Meredith’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program have engaged in a number of service projects to support both patients and healthcare providers in the Triangle area.
The Meredith College community was saddened to learn of the death of Professor Emerita Dorothy “Dot” Knott Preston, ’54, on January 5, 2021, at age 88. Preston served on Meredith’s faculty from 1961 until her retirement in 1997 as a professor of mathematics.
The Meredith College community was saddened to learn of the death of Professor Emerita Jacquelin Dietz. A professor of mathematics at Meredith College for a decade after more than 25 years teaching at NC State University, Dietz passed away on December 16, 2020. Meredith College mourns her loss along with her family and friends.
December 2020
Meredith College is adding entrance testing to its COVID-19 prevention strategy for the Spring 2021 semester. All employees and students are required to provide notice of negative COVID PCR test results before they are approved to return to campus in 2021 following the holiday break.
Meredith College has learned of the death on November 19, 2020, of Professor Emerita Nona Short, who taught Latin and photography for many years. The Meredith community mourns her passing.
Professor of Music Kent Lyman was featured in a recent segment on South Korean television station called YTN. Lyman attracted the interest of the station during visits to South Korea and the piece, which was filmed before pandemic restrictions, covered some of the connections between North Carolina and Korea.
November 2020
Meredith College typically holds an annual Veterans Day event with special focus on honoring women veterans. While unable to hold an in-person event in 2020, the College created a video to commemorate the day.
Recent Meredith graduate Allie Manchester, ’20, has received the Outstanding Student Teacher in Science Award from the North Carolina Science Teacher Association. The award was announced on November 5 during a virtual ceremony.
Professor Emerita Fran Page is one of five recipients of UNCG’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) Distinguished Alumni Awards. Recipients participated in online masterclasses with CVPA students, and a virtual awards ceremony was held on November 5.
A major part of the work of Meredith’s Office of Student Leadership and Service (SLS) is providing opportunities for students to participate in College-sponsored programs outside of the classroom. Student events remain a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, because of the positive impact of social engagement and participation in campus activities.
Meredith’s Accelerated MBA program allows the College’s undergraduate students to earn a graduate degree in just one additional year, saving both time and money.
Meredith College hosted a webinar focused on Women Voters: Past and Present on October 21, 2020. The webinar was one of several special events Meredith has presented to recognize 2020 as the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Meredith students were able to hear perspectives on STEM careers from alumnae who participated in a Women in STEM Panel on October 13, 2020. There were more than 75 people in attendance.
Meredith College is well known for its long history of producing quality teachers who are exceptionally prepared to work in classrooms in the state of North Carolina and beyond. Meredith teacher education graduates often have job offers even before they finish their student teaching. They are prepared to walk into their classrooms ready to lead.
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Meredith College hosted a panel discussion about the negative impact COVID-19 has had on North Carolina’s booming music, festivals, and concerts business.
October 2020
Professor of Political Science David McLennan was a guest on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal on Friday, Oct. 30.
The newest Meredith Poll, conducted October 16-19, 2020, looks at whether voter opinions have changed in the final days of the 2020 campaign. In the new poll, registered voters in North Carolina were asked about their preferences in the presidential, senate, and gubernatorial races. The poll also covered approval ratings of incumbents Trump, Tillis, and Cooper. Finally, the poll asked North Carolina residents about whether they feel safe in their communities as well as their opinions on COVID-19 response, pandemic stimulus, health care and their satisfaction with the direction of the country and the state.
Alan Buck, assistant professor of communication and director of Meredith’s digital communication certificate program, was one of four producers hired in battleground states to provide election coverage for international audiences.
As resilience continues to play a key role in academic success, Meredith finds new ways to support students through tutoring and coaching.
The art exhibition Together-We are Having a Good Day is on view in Johnson Hall through November 11. Together features art by mother and son duo Yuko Taylor and King Godwin, whose bond influences each of their own personal expression within their bodies of work. Apart from being an artist, Taylor’s life work has been to support Godwin, an adult with autism.
Students in a political science class are working to make sure Meredith students participate in the 2020 election. The class, known as “Meredith Votes,” includes six students whose mission is to “inform the students at Meredith on the different types of voting, the candidates, and empower women to vote on our campus.”
Students in the choirs at Meredith have remained adaptable and resilient as rehearsals and performances take on a different look this year.
The newest Meredith Poll, conducted September 18-22, 2020, finds that North Carolina looks to be a serious battleground state in the upcoming election. In the new poll, registered voters in North Carolina were asked about their preferences in the presidential, senate, and gubernatorial races. They were also asked about their approvals of political figures, confidence in the voting process, and their satisfaction with the direction of the country and the state of North Carolina.
Meredith College’s Department of Music is taking a number of steps to address a desire for change by music students and alumnae, who have expressed concerns about race and equity following the death of George Floyd and as a part of the consequent increase in racial justice advocacy efforts. The music department’s efforts are part of a larger anti-racism initiative being undertaken by Meredith College.
Sara King, ʼ19, a communications major, recently learned that a design she created in 2018 in Meredith’s Digital Media Convergence class was chosen as the new Cooperating Raleigh Colleges (CRC) logo.
September 2020
Meredith College has moved up in the U.S. News rankings of Best Liberal Arts Colleges. The 2021 edition of the list, which was released on September 14, 2020, includes Meredith at #136, up from #148 the previous year.
Meredith College mourns the loss of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18, 2020. We were honored to have her visit to deliver the 2019 Lillian Parker Wallace Lecture, when she received Meredith’s Woman of Achievement Award. The story below was originally published after her September 23, 2019, visit to Meredith.
Meredith College has extended its Impact Scholarship program, which was launched for the Class of 2024, for the incoming Class of 2025. The Impact Scholarship program, which is a $20,000 scholarship guarantee, is part of Meredith’s commitment to helping families of qualified students during challenging economic times.
This year, members of the Class of 2024 gathered via Zoom to share their impressions of Educated, a critically acclaimed memoir by Tara Westover. The memoir takes readers from the author’s difficult childhood to her doctoral education at Cambridge University.
Artist Alyssa Hinton, whose work is being exhibited in Meredith’s Weems Gallery, will present the 2020 Mercer-Kesler Lecture. Hinton will present “Visions, Prophecy & Native American Cultural Reawakening” on September 24 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Meredith President Jo Allen, ’80, shared the following statement on September 23, 2020, the one year anniversary of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s visit to Meredith College.
As the community prepares for the upcoming national election, the Office of Corporate and Community Engagement (CCE) at Meredith College is offering Election 2020: A series of insightful conversations around Election Day.
Meredith College is experiencing strong enrollment for Fall 2020, including near-record retention rates.
High school students interested in learning more about Meredith College have a variety of options in Fall 2020, including online events, virtual experiences, and in-person tours. Get to know Meredith, in person or virtually, as part of your college search.
August 2020
As with many events during 2020, Move-In for Meredith College took on a different look this year. One major difference was that members of the Class of 2024 moved in over three days, August 11-13, rather than on one day. Still, new students and their families were able to drive into campus through a traditional Meredith balloon arch, and were greeted by the Orientation crew.
As a part of the College-Wide Initiative on Anti-Racism, Meredith will conduct a Campus Climate Survey this fall.
Every August, Meredith College faculty and staff come together to prepare for the coming academic year. In 2020, that week of preparation and learning looked quite different from previous years given its virtual format, but the high level of participation spoke to the eagerness of community members to connect with and learn from one another.
Meredith College is one of the 142 best colleges in the Southeast according to The Princeton Review. The education services company lists Meredith in the Best in the Southeast section of its “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region” website feature that posted on August 18, 2020.
David McLennan, Meredith College Professor of Political Science and Director of the Meredith Poll, will present Meredith Votes 2020, a series of insightful and engaging community conversations leading up to Election Day.
The Director of Residence Life, Heidi LeCount, speaks on a safe and exciting return to campus for students.
The USA South Presidents Council recently voted unanimously to postpone fall sports competition. With the safety of student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletics staff at the forefront, Meredith’s fall sports of volleyball, soccer, and cross country will shift to spring 2021.
Three Meredith psychology faculty members developed a study titled “Coping and Mental Health Challenges in College Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic.”
Meredith’s Incident Response Team (IRT) is in the final stages of implementing CampusClear, a mobile app that allows students, faculty, and staff on campus to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms.
July 2020
On July 21, Meredith College announced the areas that its Plan of Action on Race will address. In an email to the campus community, President Jo Allen, ’80, shared that the coordinated plan, which is being developed by the Board of Trustees and the College’s Executive Leadership Team, is “rooted in cultural humility and intended to be thoughtful, inclusive, thorough, and action-oriented.”
As the fall semester at Meredith approaches, faculty and staff are hard at work preparing both online and face-to-face options for learning.
Meredith College plans to operate on a flexible schedule of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes for fall semester. In preparation for the 2020-21 academic year, the College has made a variety of changes to campus facilities to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors stay healthy.
This summer, Meredith College assumed full ownership of the Campus Store. Improvements from the change include the use of Square to power both the website and point of sale, new merchandise, and greater collaboration opportunities across campus.
Meredith College has extended the application deadline to August 10 for the Master of Arts in criminal justice, the Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate, and the Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder Certificate.
President Jo Allen, ’80, shares an update on the Campus Initiative on Race
Meredith College mourns the loss of Professor Emerita Jane Gleason, who served on the education faculty for 26 years. Gleason, who passed away on July 4, 2020, is remembered as a favorite teacher, mentor, and positive role model.
Like many colleges and universities, Meredith College has focused on virtual visits for the past few months in response to COVID-19. Now, given the importance of in-person visits to help students and their families determine whether a school is the right fit, Meredith’s Office of Admissions has developed a modified on-campus visit option, starting Monday, July 6.
A message of support of F-1 International Students on behalf of Meredith College
The Meredith Autism Program (MAP) has named two longtime staff members to new leadership positions. Hilary Wilkinson has been named MAP director and Crystal Lester now serves as associate director.
June 2020
In response to recent racial events and to demonstrate Meredith College’s desire to play its part in the Black Lives Matter movement, President Jo Allen recently announced that she is initiating a college-wide initiative on race and action.
Meredith student teachers were commended by several principals in the Wake school district for their poise and leadership in the shift to remote instruction.
Faith Gray, a Meredith freshman from Fort Washington, Maryland, was recently featured on The Price is Right
Starting in fall 2020, Meredith’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department will be offering a minor in data science.
May 2020
Meredith College has selected four incoming members of the Class of 2024 to receive Meredith Legacy and Presidential scholarships, which are the College’s top academic awards. Marissa Borst, of Hope Mills, N.C., and Amelia Irvin, of Jamestown, N.C., are recipients of the Meredith Legacy Scholarship. Emily Angel, of Kinston, N.C., and Kate Erb, of Glenmoore, Penn., are the recipients of Meredith’s Presidential Scholarship.
The Meredith College community mourns the loss of George W. Griffin, of Havelock, N.C., who passed away on May 21, 2020, at age 93. Griffin was a member of the Meredith College Board of Trustees beginning in 1986. He served six non-consecutive terms and received Trustee Emeritus status in 2014.
As the United States commemorates the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, a pair of Meredith College student researchers have created a podcast on the topic.
When Meredith transitioned to remote learning this spring, most students, faculty, and staff started working and learning from home. The less populated campus provided an opportunity for Meredith’s Facilities Department to complete a variety of projects to improve the appearance of buildings and grounds.
Meredith College mourns the loss of Professor Emerita Rosemary Hornak, who served on the psychology faculty for 34 years before retiring in 2011.
The Meredith College community is saddened by the passing of Trustee Thomas E.H. Conway, Jr., former chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. President Jo Allen shared the news with the Meredith community, calling Conway an extraordinary leader, educator, mentor, and friend.
While the in-person commencement ceremony scheduled for May 9 was postponed, Meredith College still made the day special for its newest graduates.
Winners of the fourth annual Meredith Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (MSEC), a competition and learning opportunity for students with business ideas, were recently announced.
The newest Meredith Poll, conducted April 27-28, 2020, finds that North Carolinians are very cautious about reopening the North Carolina economy. Voters also show support for voting by mail, but with reservations.
This year’s documentary film festival was not possible because of COVID-19, but instructor and videographer Paul Keys wanted to be sure his students benefited from the opportunity to share their final projects.
April 2020
As the Spring 2020 semester nears its end, President Jo Allen and Meredith’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), which includes the College’s five vice presidents, have begun planning for the recovery, including Summer and Fall 2020.
Meredith College Admissions continues to adapt in order to support prospective students who have had their high school schedules interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrating Student Achievement (CSA) Day is typically a daylong event featuring academic presentations, performances, and award ceremonies. When the College shifted to an online teaching model this spring, the decision was made to reimagine the event so that student success could still be showcased. The result is a Virtual CSA Day, hosted on a dedicated YouTube channel that features playlists of student presentations on a variety of topics.
Summer school is a great way to get ahead or to catch up on your studies. But that’s not the only benefit. Here are the top four reasons to go strong in summer school at Meredith.
Meredith College has maintained its accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools.
Meredith College’s Master of Science in Nutrition students have reason to celebrate this spring. Graduates of the program have been “matched” to dietetic internships at institutions including Meredith College, UNC-Greensboro, East Carolina University, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Massachusetts General, Cleveland Clinic, and New York Presbyterian.
For years, Meredith has been helping students identify and build on their strengths as part of its StrongPoints® program. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, that emphasis on strengths has taken on even greater importance.
While the Office of Student Leadership and Service (SLS) understands the disappointment in not being able to have many of Meredith’s traditional spring events as they were originally planned, the staff in this office and in other departments have taken steps to create new ways for students to be together this semester. Events have been re-imagined and creative social media initiatives have been launched.
Meredith College’s student-run survey of N.C. voters, The Meredith Poll, continues to gain local and national acclaim as a credible source of data on political and election-related topics. Launched in 2015, the Meredith Poll is North Carolina’s only research organization to focus primarily on women’s political and social issues. Since its founding, The Meredith Poll has often been cited as a source of reliable data by local communities and organizations.
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