Summer 2021
Headliner:
Meredith College Celebrates Commencement for Two Classes By Melyssa Allen
Features:
How I Became Even Stronger In 2020 By Gaye Hill
Educating the Next Generation of Meredith Activists Writer: Gaye Hill | Videographer: Kaylin Tsukayama
Industry Insights: Regaining Confidence in Hospitality and Tourism Writer: Cailyn Whitman, ’18 | Videographer: Charlotte McKinney
Being A Part of the Solution By Cailyn Whitman, ’18
President’s Column:
News:
Meredith Makes Test-Optional Admissions Policy Permanent By Melyssa Allen
Meredith College Selected for Multi-Year Project of the Council of Independent Colleges By Melyssa Allen
Art Professor’s Photo of Stray Dog Goes Viral, Brings Attention to Rural Shelter By Melyssa Allen
Meredith Welcomes Physician and Author Damon Tweedy for Virtual Convocation By Melyssa Allen
Meredith Trustees Approve Faculty for Tenure and Promotions By Melyssa Allen
2021 Summer Reading Book Supports Anti-Racism Initiative By Melyssa Allen
Three Meredith Alumnae Chosen for Fulbright Awards By Cailyn Whitman, ’18
Meredith College Adds Bachelor of Music in Performance Degree By Melyssa Allen
Strong Story:
Briana Petrusa, ’21 Writer: Cailyn Whitman, ’18 | Videographer: Charlotte McKinney
Philanthropy:
Endowment to Support Study Abroad By Emily Parker
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation has Supported Students in Need for 47 Years By Emily Parker
Naming Opportunities Support Students By Emily Parker
Alumnae and Donors Stay Connected
Alumnae Connection:
Karla Diggs, ’94: First African-American Graduate of Theatre Program Authors Award-Winning Novel By Cailyn Whitman, ’18
Paige Layno Winn, ’96: English Alumna Makes an Impact Through Global Training and Development Initiatives By Cailyn Whitman, ’18
Megan (’18) and Cecilia (’20) Coleman: Sisters Turn Passion for Shoes into Business By Mia Shelton, ’22
Class Notes