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School of Arts and Humanities
Majoring in one of the Arts and Humanities disciplines enables you to develop a unique set of perspectives and knowledge that can be applied to a wide variety of careers. And through powerful experiential learning opportunities such as Common Experience, you will sharpen the skills that employers value most such as effective communication, ethical decision-making, and intercultural fluency.
Read about how an Arts and Humanities major will prepare you for a strong career.
Contact Information
Sarah Roth
Dean, Arts & Humanities
230 Joyner Hall
snroth@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8541
News & Events
A Message from the Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities »
Meredith Alumna’s Book Highlighted in The New Yorker »
History Students Explore the Role of Women’s Colleges in the Suffrage Movement »
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“The courses I’ve taken have given me a deeper knowledge of the industry I’m going into and have prepared me for the real world.”
Shantel Jordan, ’16 -
At Meredith College, Rimsha Afzal, ’15, was able to pursue both her passions: theatre and biology.
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At Meredith, aspiring journalist Julia Dent created her own path, combining her interests in writing, international studies, photography, environmental sustainability, and history.
Majors within the School of Arts and Humanities are diverse and prepare you to succeed professionally. Our alumnae work at companies and organizations including
- SAS
- Red Hat
- Credit Suisse
- Pearson Publishing
- LexisNexis
- American Red Cross
- Interfaith Youth Core
Graduates are employed as executive recruiters, marketing coordinators, dance studio owners, exhibit developers, communication directors, photographers, graphic designers, assistant district attorneys, and Tony award-winning actors.
College Research Drawing on a long history of educating strong women, Meredith College regularly conducts important research on selected women’s issues, including several projects by faculty and students within the School of Arts and Humanities.
The Status of Girls in North Carolina documents factors that impact girls' lives within the state. The report highlights areas in which girls in N.C. are making strides, areas in need of improvement, and areas of disparity among girls.
In North Carolina, women make up more than 54% of registered voters, but hold less than 25% of elected and appointed offices. The Status of Women in North Carolina Politics uses data about women as voters and elected leaders throughout the state to offer recommendations for improving women's underrepresentation in politics.
Administered by the Department of History and Political Science, the Meredith College Poll is part of the College's commitment to civic engagement. Students conduct this poll of registered N.C. voters each semester, and gain hands-on polling experience.
Meredith Minute: From Page to Stage
What does it take to put on a play? Associate Professor of Theatre Steven Roten takes you behind the scenes of a play that was produced at Meredith College.
Meredith Minute: From Page to Stage
What does it take to put on a play? Associate Professor of Theatre Steven Roten takes you behind the scenes of a play that was produced at Meredith College.
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Strong Story | Senttra Snowden-Gregg
Senttra Snowden-Gregg can't wait to start teaching high school English. A born leader with a passion for reaching all students as individuals and a love of American literature, this graduating senior knows what it takes to be a strong teacher.
Strong Story | Senttra Snowden-Gregg
Senttra Snowden-Gregg can't wait to start teaching high school English. A born leader with a passion for reaching all students as individuals and a love of American literature, this graduating senior knows what it takes to be a strong teacher.
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A studio art major, Libby O'Daniel likes to use her art to bring people to new ideas they may not have otherwise encountered.
Strong Story | Libby O'Daniel
A studio art major, Libby O'Daniel likes to use her art to bring people to new ideas they may not have otherwise encountered.
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After Spanish and biology major Cinthia Arreola, ‘21, took a course in Spanish translation during her junior year, she found new ways to support her community.
Religious and ethical studies major Ellie Jones, ’20, will continue her studies at the University of Montana in Missoula, where she will pursue an M.A. in environmental philosophy with full funding and a teaching assistant position.
Wings student Vaune Blalock, ’20, came to Meredith with over 30 years of dance experience and a host of accolades, to which she has added a Bachelor of Arts with a major in dance from Meredith College.
