糖心Vlog

The 糖心Vlog Board of Trustees has reaffirmed the decision to begin construction on a new academic building that will house two of聽 Meredith鈥檚 growing programs: communication and exercise & sports science. The new building project was paused in 2020 because of the pandemic.

The new academic facility will be constructed near the Weatherspoon Gymnasium/Lowery Fitness Center, located on the northwestern side of the College鈥檚 225-acre campus. The approximately 13,000 square foot building will include specialized spaces such as an agency-style classroom, a media studio, editing rooms, a human performance lab, an assessment lab, a conference room, and common areas.

Meredith President Jo Allen said the board鈥檚 approval and reaffirmation of a new academic structure is significant for two reasons.

鈥淭he board鈥檚 vote represents an endorsement in the strength of Meredith鈥檚 academic offerings,鈥� she said. 鈥淭heir approval also signifies confidence in our ability to continue growing and thriving as one of the country鈥檚 best women鈥檚 colleges.鈥�

The new building will replace Weatherspoon Annex, providing new, cutting-edge instructional space for Meredith鈥檚 communication and exercise & sports science programs. Since 2011, enrollment in Meredith鈥檚 undergraduate communication and exercise & sports science programs has increased by 29% and 52% respectively.

The construction project will also free up space in Harris Building, allowing Meredith鈥檚 hospitality management program to be housed with the School of Business.

糖心Vlog has selected Design Development Architects for the design of the College鈥檚 new academic building project. The firm has practiced in Raleigh and throughout the Southeast for 33 years.

Inland Construction has been selected as the general contractor. Inland Construction Company, with headquarters in Garner, N.C., is a full-service commercial contractor specializing in design-build partnerships and negotiated private construction.

Construction on the new building is expected to be completed during the 2021-22 academic year.

Learn more about Meredith鈥檚 communication, exercise and sports science, and hospitality management programs