From volunteering abroad to helping humankind land on the Moon to studying sharks to fighting fires, these bold women push boundaries in pursuit of the extraordinary.

In March, the Meredith College Board of Trustees selected Aimee Sapp to serve as the College’s ninth president. After she began her tenure in July, President Sapp shared about her background and her plans in an interview with Meredith Magazine.

In the summer of 1974, a group of Meredith students traveled to the United Kingdom for a British Studies program created and directed by Professor of Religion Roger Crook. This first faculty-led study abroad program set the foundation for 50 years of international education at Meredith.

In the spring of 2024, the Choral Society of Durham celebrated its 75th anniversary. What started as two Meredith alumnae who lived in Durham and were tired of driving to Raleigh for choral rehearsals has turned into something the founders would be proud of.