Onyx Statue Honors First Alumna President

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Meredith College dedicated a six-foot Onyx ring statue in honor of Jo Allen, ’80, the College’s first alumna president. Current and former members of the Board of Trustees raised money for this gift, with funding support from Balfour, Meredith’s ring partner. The Onyx, a long-standing tradition, will now have a permanent spot on the Meredith campus as a way to show appreciation to Allen for her 13 years of service.
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