Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Meade of Cedar Crest College

Interesting interview with Dr. Elizabeth Meade 14th president of Cedar Crest College in Lehigh Valley Business on June 5, 2019 with reporting by Dawn Ouellette Nixon, "Elizabeth Meade, president of Cedar Crest College Leading a generation of women into the future."

President Meade describes Cedar Crest's diversified programs as a strength that provides more stability in revenue.  She also comments that the institution is currently benefiting from the trend toward stronger enrollment at women's colleges. 

Nixon concludes that "...At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, she is leading Cedar Crest and a generation of women into the future."

Cedar Crest College is located in Allentown, PA and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017.   It was founded in 1867 as Allentown Female College. The name changed to Allentown College for Women in 1893 and to Cedar Crest College in 1912. The institution is affiliated with United Church of Christ and current enrollment is 1,664 students.