Tag: Meredith College

Officially launching in fall 2025, the new major in statistical and data sciences at Meredith College aims to provide students with a solid foundation in core statistics, mathematics, and computer science. Assistant professor Emily Lada will serve as the inaugural program coordinator.

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

The new provosts are Anita Thomas at Meredith College in North Carolina, Margo DelliCaprini at the College of New Jersey, Rachel Davis Mersey at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, and Patricia Prelock at the University of Arizona.

The nonprofit corporation serving North Carolina students and families since 1955, administers education loan programs and several major grant and scholarship programs funded by the State of North Carolina for students attending North Carolina colleges and universities.

The new nursing degree program at Meredith College in Raleigh will emphasize healthcare equity and justice, teaching students about ethical practice and cultural sensitivity in patient care.

“I am inspired by Meredith College’s commitment to women’s education, academic excellence, and a diverse and inclusive community,” said Dr. Sapp. “I am eager to contribute my skills and experience in higher education leadership toward Meredith’s continued growth and success.”

Meredith College, a liberal arts educational institution for women in Raleigh, North Carolina, has entered into an agreement with North Carolina State University that provides priority admission into Meredith’s master's degree in nutrition–accelerated dietitian nutritionist track to up to four qualified North Carolina State nutrition science undergraduate students.

The new deans are Ruma Chopra at the University of Utah, Deborah L. Nelson at the University of Chicago, Sheryl Long at Meredith College in North Carolina, Abimbola O. Asojo at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Jill Swisher at Northwestern College in Iowa, Julie Sanford at the University of Alabama, M. Evelyn Fields at South Carolina State University, and Laura Curran at the University of Connecticut.

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

In the past, Meredith College students majoring in mathematics could earn a second bachelor's degree in biological, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University. Now for the first time, students at Meredith College that are majoring in mathematics can earn a second bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering.

Dr. Droessler began teaching at Meredith College in 2005 and taught through the spring 2002 semester. Earlier, Dr. Droessler served for more than 30 years as senior administrator for the arts for the Wake County School System.

The board of trustees of Meredith College in Raleigh recently announced that  "Joyner Hall, is named for an individual who advocated for white supremacy and unequal funding for schools based on race. The racist ideas James Yadkin Joyner, who served as a trustee for 55 years, stood for throughout his lifetime, are antithetical to Meredith College’s mission, vision, and values."