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Admissions Blog Highlights: February 2026

Meredith’s Admissions Blog is designed to help simplify the decision process and help prospective students find the right school. Here are the topics covered in February.

Giving Day Exceeds $1.5 Million Goal

Meredith College raised $1,664,966 in 24 hours during the College’s Make It Count for Meredith Giving Day, held on February 24, 2026. The fundraising event exceeded its $1.5 million fundraising goal by more than $150,000,with 2,421 donors contributing to the campaign. 

Meredith History Moment: First Giving Day

On February 23, 2016, Meredith held its first 24-hour giving challenge. Because it was being held in honor of the College’s 125th birthday, the giving goal was $125,000.

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About Meredith College News

Managed by the Department of Marketing, Meredith College News is the primary source of Meredith news and information. The Director of Public Relations is available to support the news media with story ideas, faculty experts, and more. 

Melyssa Allen, Director of Public Relations
(919) 760-8087
allenme@meredith.edu

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Melyssa Allen, Director of Public Relations
Office: (919) 760-8087
Cell: (919) 819-0120
allenme@meredith.edu

Members of the news media are welcome to contact the Director of Public Relations with any inquiries about Meredith College news. The following contacts are available to assist regarding their areas of focus.

Emily Parker, Meredith College Fundraising
(919) 760-8718
epparker@meredith.edu

David McLennan, The Meredith Poll
(919) 760-2287
dbmclennan@meredith.edu

Jonathan Hudson, Meredith College Athletics
(919) 339-8660
jdhudson@meredith.edu