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Apr 3, 2025

Honors student Emma Moore ’25, a secondary education and history major, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Thanks to a rich array of teaching, mentoring and on-campus job opportunities, she has choices: to teach middle school history or pursue a master’s degree in student affairs administration at the University of Georgia (UGA).

Mar 26, 2025

Meet Caspian Beard, a music and biology double major blending his passions to create a unique path. Whether performing on stage or studying the natural world, his journey at Berry has been shaped by creativity, mentorship and a love for learning.

Mar 13, 2025

Meet Trinity McClendon and Sebastian Nivon Galvez, non-music majors who are dedicated to integrating music into their lives. As a means of stress relief or personal growth, participating in music has helped them thrive in college.

Nov 20, 2024

Berry College’s student media organizations received various awards at the recent College Broadcasters Incorporated and College Media Association events.

Nov 6, 2024

Trying to decide if Greek life is right for you? Weigh the pros and cons, learn more about what is required of Greek members while also exploring the social atmosphere of non-Greek affiliated campuses. Make an informed decision about what will best fit your college goals and personal values.

Oct 24, 2024

Alexis Mitchell ’25 dove into her study abroad experience in South Korea, getting perspective on another country’s culture, economics and history. It was a high point in a college career where she made the most of leadership and learning opportunities.

Oct 14, 2024

Berry College was recently selected to participate in the “Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum,” organized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Sep 12, 2024

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.

Sep 9, 2024

Former death row inmate Anthony Hinton, who is featured in the book “Just Mercy,” will speak at the Berry College Chapel at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16.

Aug 14, 2024

Dr. C. Edward Watson, AAC&U Vice President for Digital Innovation, alongside Berry faculty and staff, will host a conference on artificial intelligence.

Aug 14, 2024

Finance major Chelsea Landreau ’24 graduated with multiple job offers and found an inspiring role she loves as a client service associate at Sound View Wealth Advisors. Looking back, she attributes her professional development to her work experiences and mentors at Berry.

Aug 7, 2024

Berry College Professor Kirsten Taylor was recently awarded the Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award.

May 20, 2024

As Rosa Sanchez Alvarado ’24 enters the professional world, her hands-on experiences showcase her competitive skill set in marketing. From crafting campaigns in class to spearheading real-world initiatives, she took advantage of projects and internships while mentoring others.

May 14, 2024

From gaming to problem-solving, Sydney Brown shares how she built an immersive experience, found her place in Hackberry Lab and was shaped into a confident leader ready to take on the world of technology and design.

May 8, 2024

Berry College welcomes Laura Croft as the new Vice President of Advancement beginning July 1.

Apr 30, 2024

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.

Apr 2, 2024

Dr. Steve Briggs, President of Berry College, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.  Berry’s eighth president, Briggs has served since 2006.

Mar 27, 2024

Thinking about starting a business in college? Juggling studies and a new venture can be tough. You’ll need more than passion and smarts; you need a solid plan. Whether your idea is a dream or fully formed, here are 3 tips to get started.

Mar 20, 2024

MJ Shaffer always loved technology but discovered the true impact it could have through hands-on coursework, in-depth internships and community engagement at Berry College. Emphasizing solution-driven work and collaboration, MJ encourages computer science students to embrace challenges and try new things.

Mar 5, 2024

Berry College’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications was recently recognized as a top leader in marketing by Women We Admire.

Feb 28, 2024

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.

Feb 21, 2024

Berry College has chosen Economics Professor Lauren Heller as the new Dean of the Campbell School of Business.

Feb 15, 2024

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.

Sep 21, 2023

Ann Daniels, who has been lauded as one of Britain’s greatest adventurers of all time, will speak Oct. 2 at Berry College. 

Jun 21, 2023

The Bartow County School System and Cartersville City Schools are partnering with Berry College to launch ContinUed Bartow and ContinUed Cartersville, a premier program that offers educational graduate degrees at no cost to tenured employees.

Mar 10, 2023

Berry College welcomes leading contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura on March 23 as this year’s speaker for the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture.

Feb 28, 2023

Harvard University happiness researcher Arthur C. Brooks will speak at Berry on March 16 as part of the esteemed Shatto Lecture Series.

Feb 1, 2023

Berry College welcomes the art of leading contemporary artist Makoto Fujimura to The Martha Berry Museum in conjunction with his Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture.

Aug 16, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Berry College Director of Athletics Angel Mason has been named Nike Executive of the Year for NCAA Division III Colleges.

Apr 19, 2022

Cox Enterprises announced that Berry alum Andrew Davis has joined the company as senior vice president of strategy.

Feb 10, 2022

Grace Eckstein ’22 knew she wanted to help others by pursuing a nursing career. Berry gave her the opportunity to learn and build leadership skills — especially in its cutting-edge nursing simulation lab.

Feb 2, 2022

Vanessa Fowler ’22 is using her talents in writing, psychology, and forensics to create a career in coaching and communicating. Berry set her up to succeed.

Dec 16, 2021

Kaitlyn Kosten ’22 plans on a career as an aerospace engineer and ultimately a mission specialist. To get her dreams off the ground, she enrolled in Berry’s dual-degree engineering program, works as a research assistant and holds two internships.

Sep 16, 2021

After working in on-campus ministries and in the Chaplain’s Office at Berry, Zion Brown ’21 is thriving as a young adults resident at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, working to foster community for young people in the surrounding area.

Jun 24, 2021

Psychology major Leslie Gutierrez ’22 says a variety of mentors provided a support system when she started college and have instilled the work ethic and transferable skills that will help her thrive when she pursues a graduate degree in clinical or forensic psychology.

May 24, 2021

Global startup experts participated in a virtual panel with students on the value of entrepreneurship.

Feb 25, 2021

A stint as a volunteer in sea turtle conservation motivated Emilie Davis ’21 to research hatching rates in Costa Rica — positioning her for a veterinary career in wildlife conservation.

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