Estes-Speight Family Athletic Center and Meredith College Athletic Hall of Fame Open
By Emily Parker
Meredith College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, September 5, for the Estes-Speight Family Athletic Center. The new athletic center was made possible by Chris Speight Brown, ’76, along with her siblings Elizabeth Speight Cooley and Bobby Speight, Jr., who made a $1 million lead gift to name the center in memory of their mother, Mary Estes Speight, ’53, and their father, Bobby Speight, NC State All-American basketball player.
By Emily Parker
Alumnae, faculty, staff, and friends of Meredith College played a vital role in supporting students over the past fiscal year. Through both financial contributions and volunteer service, they demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing every aspect of campus life. Donor gifts supported scholarships, hands-on learning opportunities, facility enhancements, and more – helping to enrich the Meredith student experience. The College extends its deep gratitude to all who contributed to these efforts.
By Emily Parker
Meredith Mayhem is a powerful tradition that brings alumnae classes together, turning class pride into meaningful impact through collective giving to their alma mater. Held each year from mid-May through June, this friendly competition challenges alumnae to see which class from each decade can achieve the highest participation in giving to Meredith. The enthusiasm and generosity that come with the challenge demonstrate just how much Meredith women love a good competition – and their involvement celebrates the lasting connection alumnae have to their Meredith experience.
By Emily Parker
The Onyx Society recognizes loyal Meredith College donors who give annually for a minimum of three consecutive years. The Meredith Onyx embodies the strength of the Meredith community, and annual gifts are a lifeline for the College. Donors in the Onyx Society set a philanthropic example for others, encouraging their classmates and friends to support the College.
By Emily Parker
Kate Breen, ’01, and her sister, Kelly Breen, have established the Dorothy Breen Scholarship Fund with a $50,000 gift to Meredith College. The scholarship is named after their aunt, who was instrumental in their lives and supportive of both their educational pursuits and careers.
Support Meredith
Gifts to Meredith College make a difference to the entire Meredith community and keep our students going strong!
Visit meredith.edu/support and make a gift that addresses the College’s greatest needs, select a more specific way to make an immediate impact on the College, make a long-term, endowed gift, or a gift through your will or trust.
Also, learn how you can attend future events or how you can volunteer. Connect with other alumnae and students through the Meredith Mentors program.
Visit meredith.edu/support to stay connected and reach out to an Institutional Advancement staff member to assist you if you have questions. To make a gift, visit community.meredith.edu/supportMC.
