It’s been ten years since Meredith launched the Going Strong brand, and recent years have led many people to ask themselves what it truly means to be strong. Students, colleges, and universities are emerging from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to a different academic world with a new understanding of strength. This is why in the Fall of 2022, Meredith decided to highlight this new definition by relaunching the Going Strong campaign to the greater community.

Even as a toddler, Joanna Cox, ’17, was intensely creative. So it’s no surprise that before she arrived at Meredith, she had already completed four years of study in fine arts, having attended a performing and visual arts high school.

Just over one year ago, Meredith hired its first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, Liliana Madrid, who reports directly to President Jo Allen, ’80. Meredith Magazine sat down with Allen and Madrid to learn about the College’s efforts over the past year toward making Meredith a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

No matter how many years have passed since you graduated from Meredith College, there are a variety of opportunities to stay connected or reconnect with your alma mater. We invite you to come back to campus, connect with the Alumnae Association, and engage in ways that are meaningful to you.