Like you, we have been eagerly awaiting your return home to campus for Alumnae Reunion Weekend. And like the rest of the world, we are now faced with the implications of a global pandemic. To this end, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Alumnae Reunion Weekend, including all individual class events. With Governor... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: Leap Year
Like 2020, 1920 was a Leap Year. The featured photos are from the 1920 Oak Leaves and note the folk tradition of women proposing to men only on February 29th. They even had a club!
A Message from Alumnae Director Hilary Allen, ’01
Dear Alumnae: As you can imagine, COVID-19 has changed the course of many, many of our plans for the remainder of the academic year. In a time when many of us are disappointed about the loss of time with friends and loved ones, trips, major events, and yes, even the simple routine of our daily... Continue Reading →
Meredith Strong
What better time to share Meredith College with the girls in your life than while we are staying home and staying strong? Meredith's Marketing Department unveiled a team of five 'superhero' style Meredith Strong characters for the Class of 2023's move-in last summer. A webpage was created to complement the characters that is full of... Continue Reading →
Fast Facts: How Faculty, Staff, and Students are Staying Strong Academically
Meredith Faculty & Staff Work Together to Effectively Move Courses Online Originally Published by Meredith College Marketing Department on March 19, 2020 As COVID-19 continues to impact the daily operations of Meredith’s campus, faculty and staff are working hard to ensure students still receive a strong education. With this week’s decision to move all courses... Continue Reading →
A Virtual Experience for Prospective Students!
Alumnae do you know an admitted student that might benefit from connecting with other future angels and members of the Meredith College community? Make sure they know about Experience Meredith! Online Join Meredith Admissions for a Virtual Event for Admitted Students tomorrow, March 20, at 2 p.m. Register at https://recruit.meredith.edu/register/virtualEMC for information on how to... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday
This picture from the 1936 production of Meredith College's Alice in Wonderland features Alice, the Blue Caterpillar, and Humpty Dumpty. On March 15, 1924, during a flu epidemic, the faculty presented the first production of Alice in Wonderland to the students. “Faculty Wows Students,” read the headline in the next day’s Twig.
Alumna Meets Legendary Author Judy Blume
Meredith alumna Macy Allen Cole, ’17, who served on the planning committee for Meredith’s “A Month in Blume” celebration, had the opportunity to meet legendary author Judy Blume at a recent conference. Cole, who teaches sophomore English at Enloe High School, attended the Key West Literary Seminar in Key West, Florida. She was selected to receive... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 Update for Alumnae and Friends
Our thoughts are with you and your family as our country, and indeed, our world, face the unprecedented public health situation of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. For our part, Meredith College is working hard to address the varied needs of our community. From ensuring our seniors are able to finish their course work and graduate... Continue Reading →
