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Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

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Becoming a Special Education Teacher – Emily Wilkinson »

Emily Wilkinson, ’19, has always had a passion for children and individuals with special needs. Her Meredith experience has grown that passion and her own personal experiences have inspired her to become a special education teacher.


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Changing the World Through Advocacy – Caroline Garrett »

Caroline Garrett, ’19, aims to change the world through advocacy. With a passion for helping others, she is pursuing degrees in social work and psychology with a minor in sociology.


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Building Resilience – Berekia Divanga »

When Berekia Divanga, ’19, moved from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to Raleigh in 2012, she brought her ambition and determination.


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Driven by Passion – Shila Alexander »

With a passion for helping others, Shila Alexander, ’21, is using her time at Meredith to give back to the community and serve as a positive light on campus.


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More Than a Brand – Allie Sullivan »

“Going Strong” is more than a brand for Allie Sullivan, ’19, who has found a way to get involved in all aspects of Meredith College’s campus life from traditions to student organizations to performing on stage.


Annie Poslusny

Annie Poslusny »

Annie Poslusny, ’19, dreamed of going back to school to study art history. With an undergraduate degree in French, she chose to earn a second undergraduate degree with a self-designed contract major in art history.


Emily Johnson

Finding Success in Computer Science – Emily Johnson »

Emily Johnson, ’16, came to Meredith to earn a second bachelor’s degree in computer science after earning her first degree in psychology.


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Empowering Strong Female Leaders – Andressia Ramirez »

With drive and persistence Andressia Ramirez, ’19, has used her time at Meredith College to build experiences that will lead to her dream career as an immigration lawyer.


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Making a Difference – Brittany Preston »

After Brittany Preston, ’19, graduated from Meredith she headed to Liberty University to earn a Master of Science in exercise science and wellness with a concentration in fitness and performance.


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A Passion for Athletics – Sarah Arbes »

After completing her undergraduate degree, Sarah Arbes, ’19, returned to Meredith to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in health and physical education.


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