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Powerful stories of the Meredith community going strong.

La'Na Holden

Practicing What You Preach – La’Na Holden »

La’Na Holden, ’19, M.Ed., returned to school to obtain her M.Ed. because she is passionate about always looking for ways to grow and learn.


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Empowering Others to Embrace Their Strengths – Sandra Taranhike »

At Meredith, psychology and social work major Sandra Taranhike, ’19, built on her strengths and prepared for a post-grad role as a research assistant for a national non-profit.


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Christina Cowperthwait »

At Meredith, Christina Cowperthwait, ’19, ’20 (MBA) moved steadily toward her goal of one day owning her own business and earned her MBA as one of the initial students in the accelerated MBA program.


Sheila Thomas

A Passion For Working With Veterans – Sheila Thomas »

As a United States Marine Corps veteran Sheila Thomas, ’19, knows what it means to be strong. Through StrongPoints and a supportive Meredith community, she grew even stronger and more determined.


Leslie Castro

Going Strong in Theatre – Leslie Castro »

For four years at Meredith, Leslie Castro, ’19, studied in an English classroom that featured a poster from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. After graduation, she found herself a part of that company.

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Keliy Grobbelaar

Finding Her Voice – Keliy Grobbelaar »

The daughter of missionaries, Keliy Grobbelaar, ’20, has experienced a lot. Living all over the world helped her develop a great sense of cultural inclusivity and a passion for people from all backgrounds.


Pinaky Patel

Pursuing Computer Science – Pinaky Patel »

From the moment Pinaky Patel, ’19, returned to the United States at the age of 17, she had a dream of earning a degree in computer science. Almost 20 years later, that dream is a reality.


Sydney Spadaro

Sydney Spadaro »

Having completed her undergraduate degree, Sydney Spadaro, ’19, ’20 (MBA) continued her studies at Meredith through the accelerated MBA program.


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Becoming a Licensed Registered Dietitian – Stephanie Antonelli »

After completing her Dietetic Internship at Meredith, Stephanie (Ott) Antonelli, ’19, decided to pursue her M.S. in nutrition and become a practicing licensed registered dietitian.


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Becoming a Compassionate Leader – Rana Oueijan »

At Meredith, Rana Oueijan, ’19, pursued a focused academic path and enjoyed a variety of powerful hands-on learning experiences. Next up: the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at Campbell University.


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