The year is 1972. Looking around, you can find men and women clad in bell bottoms in various colors and patterns. “American Pie” is number one on the charts, and no matter what station you change your radio to, you can’t escape Don McLean singing about the day the music died. It was a year of firsts as well. NASA launched the Space Shuttle Program, the Dallas Cowboys won their first Super Bowl, Title IX was signed into law by President Richard Nixon, and speaking of Nixon, who can forget the scandalous Watergate?
Food for All
Food and nutrition faculty members Rebecca Hagedorn-Hatfield and Lanae Hood are passionate about food insecurity on college campuses, having researched the issue for nearly 10 years. Their interest in addressing food insecurity goes beyond academic curiosity. Both experienced it personally during their own college years, which means they have an intimate understanding of its impact on student success in college.
Supporting Strong and Healthy Futures
In the last few years, the world has felt the importance of healthcare workers more than ever. These skilled professionals take care of people when they are sick, injured, or struggling with their mental and physical health. They are often the calm and friendly faces people look to in moments of fear and chaos.
The Beauty of Meredith Lake Returns
Meredith Lake has been completely restored, thanks to the generosity of donors. Through the years, the Meredith community has enjoyed the space for its beauty. Alumnae can look back on their time at Meredith and remember events and traditions fondly, and students once again have a serene spot to relax, meet with friends, attend outdoor classes, and conduct research. Meredith Lake is a treasure for everyone to enjoy. We hope you will visit campus soon to see the restoration for yourself.
Transforming the Workplace
Widely described as the “Great Resignation,” a dramatic economic trend in 2021 saw a historic number of workers leave their jobs. On average, more than 3.98 million workers quit their jobs each month last year. But dig into the data and it quickly becomes clear that it’s far more complicated than a record number of people quitting. To help make sense of this trend, we asked some of Meredith’s faculty and staff to reflect on the Great Resignation. Their perspectives offer insights and lessons learned regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on women, the workplace, and how it may affect our society moving forward.