From the outside, 3109 S. Eagle Summit Drive might look like any other construction zone; however, the yellow school bus parked out front tells a different story. Carpentry Instructor Cy Boles has led over 20 house builds during the time he has taught at Meridian. He aims to build a house every two years in […]

Three teams of Meridian Technology Center Pre-Engineering students have spent the last year working to solve specific problems for NASA through the High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) outreach program. Their hard work was launched into motion when they presented to NASA last week. In search of a solution for eating while […]

Meridian Technology Center will host Technovation4Education (T4E), a virtual professional development opportunity for educators, June 8-10. Designed for teachers, teachers, administrators, library media specialists, counselors and administrative support professionals, T4E focuses on helping attendees make the most out of technology available to schools. T4E features 15 virtual sessions that feature tech topics including Google Classroom, […]

Meridian Technology Center’s newest short-course offerings are the perfect way to invest in yourself this summer. “Whether you’re interested in developing new skills for the workplace or if you just want a fun night out with your friends, we offer daytime and evening classes to meet those needs,” said Titus Lester, Meridian’s Coordinator of Adult […]

Three Stillwater students in Meridian Technology Center’s STEM Academy have been recognized for their achievements in the classroom. The Academy encompasses students in Biomedical Sciences and Pre-Engineering. Biomedical Sciences student Sarah Teeman was recently selected a Freshman Research Scholar at Oklahoma State University. This coveted position is only offered to 90 incoming freshmen. The program […]

The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence called “grit.” On April 14, as part of the Lunchtime Learning series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Bonnie Cain Wood will present “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” a session based on […]

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education recently awarded scholarships to seven students from Meridian Technology Center. Jaci Deitrick, formerly of Newcastle; Jacob Liddy, formerly of Poteau; and Stillwater students Angelo Freytez, Keely Martin, Lauren Owens, Will Saravia and Ryan Williams received the Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship. Otha Grimes was actively involved in agriculture, […]

Paige Haywood’s interest in radiologic technology started at Meridian’s sister school, Canadian Valley Technology Center, and came full circle last month when she began her teaching career at Meridian Technology Center. “I remember touring the hospital as a part of the Health Careers program at Canadian Valley,” Haywood said. “I was really interested in the […]

Turning Point Ranch reigned in the right facilities coordinator when they hired Cantrell Haley. Haley, a recent graduate of the Facilities Management program at Meridian Technology Center, had been a volunteer at the therapeutic riding center since he was 14, so Executive Director Rachel Royston already knew Haley was great with the horses and that […]

The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, Meridian Technology Center, and the City of Guthrie have been awarded a collaborative grant of $100,000 from the Oklahoma Office of Workforce Development (OOWD). This funding will support the planning and launch of training programs to build the local film and television industry’s workforce through Meridian Technology Center’s new South […]