Jennifer Orellana, ’19, has always enjoyed working with children, which sparked her interest in becoming a teacher. That was partially why she came to Meredith. But she discovered a new passion.

Find out how Katie Holland, ’16, turned an internship opportunity into a job

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2nd Floor, Park Center
(919) 760-8341
career@meredith.edu
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We would be glad to arrange an appointment with you. You can book an appointment via Handshake or call/email us and the staff will help you arrange a convenient time.

Jennifer Orellana, ’19, has always enjoyed working with children, which sparked her interest in becoming a teacher. That was partially why she came to Meredith. But she discovered a new passion.

Find out how Katie Holland, ’16, turned an internship opportunity into a job

Contact Information
2nd Floor, Park Center
(919) 760-8341
career@meredith.edu
FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

We would be glad to arrange an appointment with you. You can book an appointment via Handshake or call/email us and the staff will help you arrange a convenient time.

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Meredith College has been named North Carolina’s  “Hidden Gem” by College Raptor. Meredith was the only school selected for this recognition in our state. The College also ranked #17 on College Raptor’s Top Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast U.S. list.

Belk Dining Hall renovations were completed in Summer 2025, thanks to funding from Aramark. The space has been reimagined with a modern design and more stations with a variety of menu options.

TEDxMeredithCollege, a student-organized event, was held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, bringing the theme of “Women in STEM” to the stage in Carswell Auditorium.

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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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News Contacts

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