Greetings and welcome to the web site for Meredith College, one of the largest women's colleges in the U.S.

At Meredith, we provide challenging, transformative academic experiences that prepare our graduates for successful lives as global citizens and leaders. This is a commitment we make to our students and it's one that you'll find illustrated throughout this site.

As you explore our site, be sure to read the first-hand student accounts of the Meredith experience. Learn about the talented, committed professors who mentor our students and the outstanding Meredith alumnae who make meaningful contributions to the world. Find out about our innovative general education curriculum, our wireless laptop program, our study abroad program, our successful NCAA Division III athletics and our co-educational graduate and professional programs. Meredith's leadership development and undergraduate research programs are just two examples of the many opportunities that our students have to shape campus life—and the world beyond.

Our lively campus environment reflects our belief that the best college is also a good community. For example, Meredith has hosted the Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure for 13 years, an event that has raised more than $10 million to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. And this spring, we finished construction on our first Habitat house.

Each year, our entire campus focuses on a compelling and timely campus theme. For the 2009-10 academic year, our theme is “Catalysts for Change.” Together, our campus will explore what it means to be an agent of positive change. This theme will be incorporated into campus lectures, hands-on learning opportunities, and other academic efforts such as our summer reading program.

You'll also find evidence of our long-term commitment to enhancing the overall Meredith experience through Vision 2010, a strategic plan that outlines a bold vision for the future. Through these two historic efforts, we are carving the pathways that will take Meredith—and our graduates—to new levels of excellence.

I invite you to visit us in person and experience for yourself the diverse, collaborative, engaged spirit that characterizes our campus.

Sincerely,

Maureen A. Hartford, Ed.D.
President