Meredith College’s Growth in 2025 Focused on Access, Academics and Partnerships

Higher Education: Meredith College 

Dr. Aimee Sapp

President, Meredith College 

In 2024, Meredith College welcomed Aimee Sapp as its new president. In 2025, President Sapp will lead Meredith as it focuses on initiatives to grow enrollment, expand academic offerings, and build partnerships in Wake County and beyond.  

Meredith has worked to increase access to education for new students of all backgrounds and will continue this focus in the new year. The College is committed to removing barriers for prospective students by simplifying the application process, increasing scholarship opportunities, and more. Meredith College is proud of its recent designation as an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and expects to continue supporting underserved populations.  

Expanding academic program offerings is another area of growth. The College, which already offers more than 90 majors and minors and over 30 graduate and certificate programs, is focused on adding programs that meet the needs of North Carolina’s workforce and expects to build on its STEM strengths to offer more healthcare programs. As the only private college in North Carolina to make the list of “Top 50 Alma Maters of National Board Certified Teachers,” Meredith is working to address the teacher shortage with additional licensure options and robust, ongoing support for new teachers.  

Meredith College also aims to enhance partnerships with other higher education institutions through articulation agreements and other academic opportunities. Another focus area is opening its 225-acre campus to community organizations through increased facility rentals.

“Higher education has long been a place that builds on the best tradition – the received wisdom that has been passed down – and adds to it a spirit of curiosity that leads to innovation and growth. This is something we see up close here in North Carolina. With the proximity of the Research Triangle, we have a great opportunity to pursue new partnerships that support strategic growth for the College and new possibilities for our students.”  - Dr. Aimee Sapp, Meredith College

This content first appeared in Economy & Business 2025. Click here to view the entire publication.