Adverse Winter Weather
With the Raleigh area under a Winter Storm Advisory, Meredith College classes will be held remotely on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Employees who can work remotely can do so during all shifts on January 26 – January 27. Campus activities for Sunday, January 25, are also cancelled.

Please continue to monitor weather updates from the National Weather Service and local news outlets for the most up-to-date information on the storm. For more information on winter weather safety and preparation, visit  ReadyNC.gov.

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Chrissie Bumgardner

Co-Director of First Year Experience

(919) 760-2284

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A native North Carolinian, Chrissie received a B.A. in Psychology with minors in German and Communication Arts from Appalachian State University (ASU) and an M.Ed from UNC-Greensboro in Counselor Education.

Before coming to Meredith in 1994, she worked in Residence Life at ECU and With Upward Bound at ASU. As a developer and an arranger, Chrissie enjoys creating programs for first year students that help them get the most out of their college experiences. She lives in Raleigh with her husband, Malcolm, and her two sons, Rhen and Alex.

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Human Resources
1st Floor Park Center
(919) 760-8898
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