Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.
Shae-Lynn Henderson, ’25, an international student, majored in psychology with minors in biology and mathematics—a combination driven by her deep curiosity about the brain. Her involvement in field hockey, a wide range of clubs, and academic pursuits challenged her to step outside her comfort zone and discover the path she hopes to follow after graduation.
Kelsieanne Schmidt, ’21, who studied public health and biology at Meredith, found a strong support system of faculty and staff that solidified her passion for healthcare. Since graduating, she has followed that passion to become a pediatric nurse.
As a biology major, Tiera Dimitria Brown, ’15, learned the fundamentals of being an effective leader and communicator. Equipped with the skills needed to succeed, she pursued a career in nursing after her time at Meredith.
A faculty mentor helped biology major Laura Hooper, ’24, find an opportunity at a lab at Auburn University with a research focus that perfectly matches her interests in aquatic science and microbiology. She will be pursuing a master’s degree with a full-ride and graduate assistantship.
As a biology and psychology major, Alyshena Case, ’24, adopted a growth mindset which improved her confidence and prepared her for the future. Through her research experiences at Meredith, she has learned to believe in herself when faced with a challenge.
Legacy Scholar and Honors student Ally Cefalu, ’22, double majored in biology and psychology, became a Student Assistant, conducted lab research, and formed a strong bond with the Meredith community. After graduating from Meredith, she took her passion for biology and mental health to work as an Analyst I at BioAgilytix.
At Meredith, Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio, ’22, discovered a passion for studying the reproductive system and maternity health. She hopes to encourage other Latina women to pursue their dreams and earn a college degree.
After Spanish and biology major Cinthia Arreola, ‘21, took a course in Spanish translation during her junior year, she found new ways to support her community.
Samantha Duerring, ’20, conducted undergraduate research on the perceptions of GMOs on Meredith’s campus.
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