International affairs major Hannah Saxon ’24 leveraged Berry opportunities to expand her horizons, studying abroad in Barcelona and traveling to Moldova after graduation to work in the Peace Corps.
Andrew Purcell ’25 started his college career at Texas A&M University but transferred to Berry because he wanted to pursue his education in a smaller school setting. Arriving at Berry as an undeclared major, he took several classes to explore his interests. He landed on a major in creative technologies with a minor in art — a decision that allowed him to engage with his technical skills and creativity. Andrew will pursue a Master of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology this fall.
Mekhi Tchassama didn’t just study communication; he practiced it at every turn. From internships and campus jobs to community engagement and mentorship, he built a future in public relations grounded in experience, versatility and purpose.
Pre-law and economics major Ella Stevens learned resilience after overcoming an ACL injury that paused her tennis career. Shifting her focus to future goals, Ella's story showcases the unique opportunities and close-knit community of a small liberal arts college.
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Kristy Moss ’24, a driven dual major in cellular and biomedical biology and secondary education, balanced opportunities like STEMTeach and sports medicine in college. Excited about her future career as a physician, she is grateful for her well-rounded experiences at Berry.
Sean-Anthony Mensah ’25, a computer science and creative technologies double major, balanced a busy senior year that triumphed in a job offer from Mohawk.
Taylor Yonfa dreams of working in a pediatric ICU, driven by her love for children and teamwork in critical care. She’ll be ready thanks to the nursing program’s distinctive hands-on experiences and supportive mentors.
Kana Furukawa ’24 is a forestry research specialist at the LSU AgCenter. Her work includes optimizing tree growth, testing herbicides, enhancing wildlife habitats and more. Looking back, she attributes her success to extensive undergraduate fieldwork and supportive mentors at Berry.
Zach Pishock ’25 traveled 4,500+ miles for cultural immersion in Europe. He returned with a stronger grasp of geopolitics and Spanish, as well as a deeper sense of self.
Gavin Booker ’23, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Rome Emperors, shares his journey from Berry College to professional broadcasting, highlighting his passion for baseball and the pivotal college experiences that shaped his budding career.
U.S. News & World Reports has ranked Berry College No. 2 for “best value” and “best undergraduate teaching” among universities in the South.
Ivan Khoo, a math and computer science major, is not only interning at Mohawk Industries but also using his Honors thesis to improve his college’s scheduling system.
Salley Kate Pierce ’22 is studying to become a physician assistant (PA). Her journey started with a role in Berry’s sports medicine department where she progressed from small tasks to team lead. Her exercise science curriculum and internships also prepared her for graduate studies.
Though trained as an actor, Trey Wilkerson ’24 worked as the stitch supervisor in the theatre department’s costume shop and gained experience in set design, lighting, sound, directing and playwriting.
Berry education majors with an interest in science and math enter the workforce with competitive resumes, thanks to hundreds of classroom hours earned before graduation.
Hannah Blanton ’25 pursued research early on in her Berry career. Her experiences as a student researcher took her from student symposiums and research grants all the way to a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.
A family studies introductory course changed everything for Charlie Sims ’24. He decided to major in psychology and served as a peer wellness coach, an experience that contributed to landing a post-grad job with a mental health center. Involved in many areas of campus life, from football player to Gate Scholar, Charlie received the Martha Berry Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award.
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Anna Kelly Lawless embarked on her college experience knowing she wanted a career that would be care-focused and mission-minded. The guidance of college mentors and transformative learning experiences fueled her desire to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sciences.
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One-on-one coaching and classes tailored to real-world scenarios provided the tools this education professional needed to move into management while working full-time.
The Berry College Dance Company will present their concert “Spring Into Dance” at 7 p.m. April 19 and 2 p.m. April 20, 21. All performances will be held in Sisters Theatre.
Alexis Rooks ’24 wants to supply the world with safe, plentiful food. Berry prepared her to conduct genetic research that could produce healthier livestock and prevent human disease.
Prepared by courses and work experiences at Berry, senior Annabelle Norton took a bite out of the Big Apple during her summer internship with IEX and returned to with a knowledge of fintech and real-world experience in social media and branding.
Chauncey Brown ’12 didn’t draw a straight line to her future career. Instead, she explored education and people groups, sparking the pursuit of an education policy and analysis master's degree at Harvard as an Equity and Inclusion Fellow.
Khanaja Scott came to Berry to study creative writing. Along the way, she discovered her talent as an editor and writing coach.
HR professional Gabby Sanders applies what she learned about human nature, management and professionalism at Berry.
Genny Castillo ’08 was named one of the top five Latinas reshaping U.S. politics in 2020 and listed in Georgia Trend’s 40 under 40. Her secret to success? The commitment to service instilled at Berry.
Berry students were recently awarded a total of $20,000 for their entrepreneurial prototypes.
Oak Hill’s Haunted History Tours are back. Walk the hallways and trails where the ghosts of Martha Berry and the green lady are known to haunt and uncover the truth of Berry's spooky past.
Berry College was recently listed in Architectural Digest’s “The 53 Prettiest College Campuses in America” - again.
The King Center's Chief Research, Education, and Programs Officer Kelisha B. Graves recently spoke at Berry College.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News has ranked Berry College No. 1 for undergraduate teaching and best value among regional universities in the South.
Berry College is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates to earn their college degree, according to the recently released Princeton Review guide.
Berry is one of two winners of the 2022 Peter S. Bryant Marketing & Recruitment Excellence Award, which recognizes programs that have made an impact on campus enrollment. Among its many accomplishments, Berry grew first-year enrollment by 48 percent from 2018-21 while also increasing enrollment of students of color by 90 percent. In addition, the college increased the high school GPA of its incoming classes for three straight years.
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