KT’s look at the best of the best in high school girls basketball Jul 24, 2008
The former Pungo standout is now playing at Meredith College. Johnson is another scorer, who is also an outstanding rebounder and team player. (Washington Daily News, NC)
To water or not? Jul 22, 2008
"I'm not surprised," said homeowner Callie Debellis, 34, a Spanish teacher at Meredith College. She lives near the Oakwood neighborhood in downtown Raleigh. (News & Observer)
Sharpen your ... laptops? The new school supplies Jul 18, 2008
Whether teachers send home exhaustive wish lists or ask only for simple supplies, shopping lists have grown in school districts around the country, says Jennifer Olsen, assistant professor of education at Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C., and mother of two school-agers. Retailers add further fuel by offering their own exhaustive back-to-school shopping lists, broken down by age group from preschool through college. (The Trentonian, NJ)
ECU hosts conference on youth fitness Jul 7, 2008
Speakers include physical education teachers from Maryland and Ohio and a professor from Meredith College in Raleigh. College of Education publishes online journal. (The Daily Reflector)
McCain, Obama hope to gain on enemy turf Jul 7, 2008
The possibility of another Electoral College disaster looms, warned Clyde Frazier, a political scientist at Meredith College in North Carolina and a supporter of the popular-vote idea. Unless we change the system, it's just a matter of time until there's another election like 2000, where the winner gets fewer votes than his or her opponent. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Run for fun, race for cure Jun 15, 2008
The 5K race and related events at Meredith College benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. All rights reserved. (News & Observer)
Dr. Billfish Jun 5, 2008
He won it the hard way:* With no help to speak of, he built the winning boat, a 21-footer named the Sea Hag, in the basement of his residence not very far from the Meredith College campus. Eventually, he hooked up with the first big blue marlin of his career -- a 487-pound blue -- and fought the fish for more than three hours. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Little kids no more Jun 4, 2008
"I do see some positives. I think the celebrations reaffirm education," said Deborah Tippett, an author on early adolescence and a professor at Meredith College. With the increased pressure students face to succeed academically, educators and parents say celebrating each milestone could help ensure that the students make it to the graduation ceremonies that cap high school and college and signal the award of a coveted degree. (News & Observer)
Lancaster, Romines united in marriage (56) Jun 1, 2008
A 2001 graduate of High Point Central High School in High Point, she went on to graduate from Meredith College in Raleigh in 2005 with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a K-6 license. She is currently teaching kindergarten in Raleigh. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
'Disaster fatigue' leads to drop in charitable aid May 21, 2008
"It's too much pain, too much tragedy for someone to process, and so we tend to pull ourselves away from it and either close off from it out of psychological defense, or it overwhelms us," says Cynthia Edwards, a professor of psychology at Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C.. A string of tragedies can also make potential donors feel nervous about their own safety, making them less likely to give. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Murder charge, but no body May 20, 2008
In 1995, she graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh with a bachelor's degree in sociology. Since moving into a remodeled 1920s-era Colonial-style home on Chalybeate Springs Road, the Rohrbachs had set a standard for the neighborhood, Smith said, in the way they cared for the house and yard. (News & Observer)
30 years in kindergarten, and she loves it May 18, 2008
EDUCATION: Peace College (1973-75); Meredith College (1975-77); bachelor's degrees in psychology and education. HOBBIES: Sewing, reading. (News & Observer)
N.C. 'Triangle' hopping with excitement May 17, 2008
Raleigh is also home to North Carolina State University, Meredith College and Shaw University, with all three campuses and four other colleges adding to the cultural mix. In addition, sightseeing destinations like the state Capitol, the Executive Mansion, the historic downtown neighborhood of Oakwood, and the re-opened (and operating) Yates Mill all make Raleigh a stand-alone destination. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rain commences, graduations go on May 12, 2008
Advertisements Eric Ferreri, Jane Stancill and Sue Stock, Staff Writers Rain dampened outdoor commencement ceremonies Sunday morning at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University and chased Meredith College graduates to exercise a drafty, bad-weather backup not far from campus -- Dorton Arena at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Some Duke and UNC graduates wore makeshift garbage-bag ponchos and other plastic covering for their caps and gowns. (News & Observer)
Few young voters cast ballots in Arizona May 11, 2008
Young voters often pay lower taxes because they earn less, have no children in school, and rent, rather than own, a home, said Clyde Frazier, a political-science professor at Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C.. Taxes, schools and property ownership are all things that tend to motivate people to get involved in the political system, said Frazier, an expert on youth voter turnout. (AZCentral -- News)
Storms Sun. may chase grads May 9, 2008
The weather Sunday could disrupt commencement ceremonies at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University and Meredith College ... Meredith College would move its 10 a.m. ceremony inside Dorton Arena at the State Fairgrounds. (News & Observer)
NCCU begins the wave of graduates May 4, 2008
Meredith College: 10 a.m., McIver Amphitheater. More Home. (News & Observer)
Obama Gains Additional Endorsements Apr 22, 2008
The conventional wisdom is that you don't endorse candidates in other races,'' said Clyde Frazier, a political science professor at Meredith College in Raleigh, but ``endorsing Obama is the way to win votes. . (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Submitted photo Ben Morgan, left, and Courtney Morton, far right, are pictured with Vickie Molaro, counselor at Anson County Early College. Morgan and Morton have been selected to the N.C. Governers School. Apr 17, 2008
Ben Morgan was accepted in the area of social science to attend Governors School East at Meredith College in Raleigh. He is an athlete and a junior at Anson County Early College working toward an Associate in Arts degree. (Anson Record, NC)
Three Bladen students chosen (83) Apr 16, 2008
The West campus is at Salem College in Winston-Salem and the East campus is at Meredith College in Raleigh. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Teachers exhibiting artwork at Myers Gallery Apr 16, 2008
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School Notes Apr 12, 2008
The six-week program, held at both Salem College in Winston-Salem and Meredith College in Raleigh, offers nearly a dozen academic disciplines for students to explore, including art, math, music and science. Lien and Pianowski will be in the music program (violin), Love in social science, and Young will focus on the French language. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
NC voter registrations surge as May 6 primary nears Apr 10, 2008
Clyde Frazier, a professor of political science at Meredith College in Raleigh, said the larger jump in black registrations likely indicates growing support for Obama, who has won a string of Southern states with large numbers of black voters. Blacks have historically accounted for about one-third of voters in North Carolina's Democratic primary. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Liz Smith, Personal trainer Apr 5, 2008
For cooking, Smith has a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C., and an associate's degree in culinary arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta. She has worked as a pastry chef in several high-end restaurants in metro Atlanta, and she met her husband in the kitchen at her first job after culinary school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More of this story Apr 2, 2008
Meredith College, on the same street as NC. State, was part of the madness. When the Pack's buses left for the airport to go to Albuquerque, the Meredith girls stood on the bridge over the road to the airport with a large banner wishing State luck. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
The science (and math) guy Mar 18, 2008
Aakash, who won a first-place award in last month s Northeast Regional Science Fair at East Carolina University, went on to receive first-place honors Saturday at the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina at Raleigh s Meredith College. Along the way, he received a first-place award at the North Carolina Student Academy of Sciences state competition Friday at the School of Science and Mathematics in Durham. (The Daily Reflector)
Head-on crash kills Campbell professor Mar 17, 2008
She is a member of the Meredith College Alumni Association board of directors and is a 1978 graduate of the Raleigh school, according to the school's Web site. The Fettermans' daughter, Charlotte, is a student in the pharmacy program, Holmes said. (News & Observer)
Why Political Wives Stand by Their Horny Hubbies: Caroline Baum Mar 15, 2008
When , Democratic governor of New York, one- time state attorney general and self-appointed Sheriff of Wall Street, faced the cameras Monday to apologize (for what, he didn't really say), standing by his side was his wife of 20 years, : B.A., Meredith College, summa cum laude; J.D., Harvard Law School; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Chase Manhattan Bank. The personal pain of adultery is bad enough. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Cahoon rips first collegiate homer Feb 26, 2008
Hunter Johnson started seven games and played in all 24 for the Meredith College Avenging Angels. The former Pungo star averaged 4. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Obituaries (8) Feb 25, 2008
Dr. Norma Virginia Rose (beloved Professor of and Head of the English Dept. at Meredith College), and Harriet Clifton Rose of Wadesboro. He grew up in the beautiful home designed by his father, where his mother later ran a renowned kindergarten. (Anson Record, NC)
From earthworms to the 'Bunny' Feb 25, 2008
Schools from nine regions will compete at the state science fair at Meredith College, Raleigh, on March 15. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m.. (The Daily Reflector)
Former area stars shining overseas Feb 13, 2008
Hunter Johnson has started six games and played in all 19 for the Meredith College Avenging Angels. The former Pungo star is averaging 3. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Less pomp in this circumstance Dec 17, 2007
"This is no Kenan Stadium and all that, but that's not what it's all about. We're just as happy."UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. Central University and Meredith College held high school-size ceremonies in gymnasiums over the weekend, and N.C. State University will do the same Wednesday ... Meredith College and N.C. Central University held winter graduation ceremonies Saturday. (News & Observer)
Meredith students outdo stock gurus Dec 16, 2007
Frank Norton, Staff Writer Meredith College senior Ashley Stiles has succeeded where many Wall Street investment managers fail: beating the Standard s 500 index ... Frank Damico teaches finance students at Meredith College a 10-point scoring system for selecting stocks. (News & Observer)
Meredith tenure decisions create sparks with professors Dec 14, 2007
Steve Wilson Maureen Hartford heads up Raleigh s Meredith College. Related News. (Triangle Business Journal)
Son also rises for Tar Heels Dec 13, 2007
"Actually, that wasn't the case in Van's early days. With Sylvia coaching at UNC and father, Sammy, coaching at Meredith College, he attended plenty of practices and games -- crawling across courts before he learned to dribble, enduring pats and pinches from his parents' players before he learned to talk.But "I didn't really like basketball early on. because I felt like it kept my parents away from me,'' said Van, who could often be found playing video games when he grew bored at one of his... (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNC, Meredith loan programs draw federal scrutiny Dec 11, 2007
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Meredith College and Shaw University each received letters that went out Oct. 24. Responses from the schools answering questions about financial arrangements were due back to the education department by Nov. 30. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Cardinals soar to victory Nov 18, 2007
AREA WOMENOGLETHORPE 96, MEREDITH COLLEGE 54: The Angels lost to Oglethorpe (2-0) in the Emory Tip Off Classic in Emory, Va. to fall to 0-2 on the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jenna Bush tells 'Ana's Story' Nov 15, 2007
Peggy Lim, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Audience members gave Jenna Bush a standing ovation when she took the stage Wednesday at Meredith College and hugged a man best known around the Triangle for hosting drag bingo parties. "I am a gay man ... [and] have been living with HIV for 14 years," John Paul Womble told the audience moments before he introduced President George W. Bush's daughter. (News & Observer)
Landscape architect makes gift to NCSU Nov 14, 2007
Bell, who designed Raleigh's Pullen Park, the Brickyard at N.C. State, the amphitheater at Meredith College and other landmarks across the state, helped found the profession of landscape architecture in North Carolina. He will move from Raleigh to his Atlantic Beach condominium today with wife Mary Jo, a departure that marks the end of an era in the state's landscape architecture community he helped create. (News & Observer)
State's Baptist empire shrinks Nov 12, 2007
Wake Forest University and Meredith College split from the convention years ago. The state convention's top executive put a positive spin on the colleges' departure. (News & Observer)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Puleo Crowned Miss Moore County Oct 10, 2007
Amy Damone, 19-year-old daughter of Angelo and Carol Damone of Southern Pines, a graduate of Pinecrest High School, and a freshman at Meredith College. Toni Chavis, 18-year-old daughter of Tony and Sandra Chavis of Carthage, a senior at Union Pines High School. (The Pilot Newspaper)
WEB: Puleo Crowned Miss Moore County 2008 Oct 8, 2007
20-year-old daughter of David and Doretha Ritter of Robbins, a graduate of North Moore High School, who attends Sandhills Community College; Amy Damone, 19-year-old daughter of Angelo and Carol Damone of Southern Pines, a graduate of Pinecrest High School, and a freshman at Meredith College; Toni Chavis, 18-year-old daughter of Toni and Kathy Chavis of Carthage, who is a senior at Pinecrest High School; and Catherine Pittman, 18-year-old daughter of Paige Greene of Aberdeen, also a senior at... (The Pilot Newspaper)
All women, and thriving Oct 7, 2007
This fall, Meredith College enrolled its largest ever freshman class ... Meredith College juniors Diamond McClendon, left, Astin Frick and Whitney Parker head to class after lunch. (News & Observer)
'Avenging Angels' hit campus Aug 23, 2007
Jaymes Powell Jr., Staff Writer RALEIGH - The women at Meredith College aren't angels anymore -- they're Avenging Angels. The all-women's college unveiled a new sports logo and nickname Wednesday during a ceremony billed as ushering in a new sports era for the school. (News & Observer -- Sports)
College presidents boycott magazine's rankings system Aug 16, 2007
Meredith College: 15th. UNC-Wilmington: 20th. (News & Observer)
Guru of N.C. sports transcends school rivalries Aug 12, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007. Tar Heel of the Week: Published: Aug 12, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 12, 2007 01:53 AM. (News & Observer)
Tanning beds latest amenity in student housing Jun 13, 2007
The Meredith College junior loves sporting a tan, especially for strapless dresses she wears to spring and fall formals. She was psyched about no longer having to fork over $20 to $30 a month for memberships at a tanning salon. (The Daily Reflector)
Tanning beds latest apartment amenity Jun 13, 2007
The Meredith College junior says she likes saving the $20 to $30 a month for membership in a tanning salon. The tanning beds are free for residents at University Suites. (FOX Carolina, SC)
Words Of Wisdom May 28, 2007
Elizabeth Edwards, another speaker living with cancer, reminded graduates of Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C. how precious each day is. "You're young. Maybe there will be a time for a do-over if you don't get it right the first time. But there are no guarantees. There will come a time -- as it might have come for me -- when there is no time left for do-overs," she said. (CBS News)
Obama Downplays Campaign's Racial Factor May 14, 2007
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Elizabeth Edwards urged Meredith College graduates on Sunday to live deliberately, saying that they will never know when they might, like her, have to face their own mortality. Edwards, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, learned about two months ago that her cancer had returned in an incurable form. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Need to Know May 7, 2007
Find out more about hurricane proceduresSeasoned locals know what to do when a hurricane hits, but newcomers may be left feeling frantic and frightened (The Morning Star)
Hopewell's Kellie Williams bound for Governor's School Apr 29, 2007
The school is located on two different campuses of 400 students each: Governor s School West at Salem College in Winston-Salem, and Governor s School East at Meredith College in Raleigh. Williams will attend the program at the Meredith College campus beginning on June 17 for six weeks, where her studies will not only focus on the choral excellence that got her there, but on connections between a variety of scholastic disciplines and how they relate to a student s own social and educational... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Nine county students are chosen for Governor's School this summer Apr 7, 2007
"Dr. Fred Mock, superintendent for Schools, congratulated the students who were selected."Not only will they have wonderful learning opportunities, but they also will meet new friends from across the state," he said. "They should feel truly honored to be a part of such a distinguished program. "Grayson Bates from Senior High School was selected for mathematics."We're just extremely proud of him," said Greg Newlin, principal of LSHS. "He continues to represent us in everything he does. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Teacher uses sound, video and rewards to encourage reading Mar 6, 2007
Bailey went to Meredith College because it was the socially acceptable thing to do between high school graduation and marriage. The teaching degree was just in case, she said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Young scientists Mar 4, 2007
"The ninth-grader from Harrell's Christian Academy used vials of saliva collected from herself and her 4-year-old dog to grow cultured bacteria specimens over a five-day period to see what developed. Based on the size of the culture and the rainbow of mold color in the dog's petri dish, her dog's mouth was deemed dirtier, while the human saliva yielded only a single monochrome mold in the middle of the dish the size of a quarter.The colorful results of her starting hypothesis - that a human's... (The Morning Star)
Need to know: It's not too late to get a flu shot Feb 23, 2007
"No appointments are necessary because the health department takes walk-ins from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.- Veronica GonzalezPenderStudents show offtheir tech prowessPender County's Math, Science and Technology Fair will be Saturday at Pender Early College High School.More than 40 entries from elementary, middle and high school students will compete for 25 spots in regional math and science fairs.The fair will feature a variety of projects exploring math, science and... (The Morning Star)
An Eye For Art And Life Feb 21, 2007
Currently, Martin is exhibiting at the Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery at the Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center on the campus of Meredith College in Raleigh. She is one of three artists that comprise an exhibition entitled "A Sense Of Place." She is also working on a new body of work, which she hopes to debut soon. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Lost Literature Feb 15, 2007
Featured symposium presenters include Professor of English at UNC-Chapel Hill, Trudier Harris, who will deliver the keynote address, Freda Beaty, of Meredith College, freelance journalist and video producer Jesse Freeman and Associate Professor at the University of New Orleans, Gary Richards. Registration is $65. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Johnson, Sasnett share the team-lead in rebounds for Meredith Feb 7, 2007
Hunter Johnson and Candice Sasnett both ripped down five rebounds to share for team-high honors in Meredith College s 78-53 loss to Greensboro College in women s college basketball action on Friday. Sasnett, who started the game, finished with two points and five rebounds in 23 minutes. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Rights at Home Jan 31, 2007
A Kenan Professor of History at Meredith College, Price will begin his discussion at 7 p.m. The exhibit will open at 6:30 p.m. Price is the former director for the state's Division of Archive History. "He's a distinguished scholar in Colonial history, so he's a weighty personality and knows all about this document," said Duvall. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Several local teachers gain national board certification Jan 19, 2007
Emily Crowell and Lacy Burt have been named to Meredith College s dean s list for the fall 2006 semester. For a student to be named to the dean s list , she must have a semester grade-point-average of at least 3. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Coffield shining for Trojans Jan 9, 2007
Hunter Johnson and Candice Sasnett saw action for Meredith College in Friday s 85-67 loss to Dominican University ... Among former area athletes getting ready for the spring softball season are Meredith Knox (Washington High School) at Anderson University, Mika Gurganus (Williamston High School) and Barton College, Sarah Weaver (Williamston High School) at Barton College, FranCheska Pittman (Plymouth High School) at N.C. Central University, M.J. Williams (Mattamuskeet High School) at Lees-McRae,... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Angel mascot not ferocious enough at D-III Meredith Jan 5, 2007
" Meredith College students have been informally nicknamed Angels for nearly a century. Students officially adopted the Angel as their athletic mascot in April 1980. The athletes in Meredith's six NCAA Division III sports -- basketball, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball and cross country -- wear uniforms without any angelic reference. "I love the history of angels," said Meredith Roberson, captain of the tennis team and a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. "But our sports are... (ESPN -- College Sports)
