In October 1954, the category 4 hurricane “Hazel” struck North Carolina. In these photos from the Class of 1955’s Class Box, we can see the impact the storm had on the Meredith College campus. For her class’s 50th Anniversary memory book, Margaret Brunson Simkus recalled her experience with the storm: When Hurricane Hazel hit campus,... Continue Reading →
When Meredith transitioned to remote learning this spring, most students, faculty, and staff started working and learning from home. The less populated campus provided an opportunity for Meredith’s Facilities Department to complete a variety of projects to improve the appearance of buildings and grounds. These projects include cleaning outdoor signage, doing touch-up painting, and more.... Continue Reading →
Midway through the spring semester, Meredith College made the difficult but necessary decision to begin moving on-campus activities to a virtual setting. The transition from in-person experiences to an online format included remote learning for all students as well as working remotely for student workers. While navigating these changes presented unprecedented challenges, it was essential... Continue Reading →
Students and recent college graduates across the country are feeling stuck. They are seeking jobs, internships, and professional experiences during a pandemic which has turned the economy and work upside-down. Many are unsure what their next steps are. The Office of Career Planning (OCP) has a few opportunities that students and graduates who are feeling... Continue Reading →
In the April 14, 1934 issue of THE TWIG, there is an article about class traditions. According to the article, during their junior year, a class would “select a class sweater or jacket on which they wear their class numerals.” The tradition seems to have started and ended in the 1930s, reappeared briefly after World... Continue Reading →
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