Emory Law Professor anchors a panel discussing the implications of artificial intelligence on a range of human activity, including intellectual property creation and the law.
Brian Carroll, a professor of communication at Berry College, received the J. William Snorgrass Award for the Outstanding Paper on a Minorities Topic at the annual American Journalism Historians Association.
Abby Hilliard, a marketing and management double major, encourages students not to wait until junior or senior year for an internship. After working as a Harbin Clinic marketing intern, she has new direction and drive to start her junior year.
As an ambitious student with a variety of interests, Makhia Williams says an internship at Mohawk Industries, an international leader in flooring, is helping her focus career goals.
Mathewson Parks has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation ‘Bob Bennett Future Leaders Program.’ He is one of just 10 college students selected, among the Foundation’s 2023 summer interns, for the inaugural program.
Initially struggling to find a major that catered to her career aspirations, Dasha Schaaf ’23 decided to pursue an individually designed major in organizational leadership development.
Alex Ruble ’23, a communication major and business minor, shares how he started a successful photography and videography business during his time at Berry.
As an executive vice president at Edelman, Kristen Stone ’00 attributes much of her career preparation to Berry. She is excited to be back, teaching a Berry course on social media strategy and giving her students similar real-world experiences.
Weaver Ellard ’17 used his experience working full-time as a Berry student to launch his career in digital marketing. His marketing expertise is integral to running two companies.
With the rapidly evolving economy and marketplace, students need to know what sets their major apart. Read more to find out why communication is a degree with staying power.
Jazzy Innis ’24 is having a banner junior year — studying abroad in Galway, Ireland, working with the Center for Personal and Professional Development at Berry and attending the 2023 NCAA Convention in San Antonio.
Thanks to a multidisciplinary track, internships and student work through the Berry Information Technology Students (BITS) program, senior Kalista Shields is ready for life after Berry.
For Alex Rakestraw (18), working as a general manager for Berry College Student Enterprises was foundational in cultivating the transferable skills that landed him a job at Delta Air Lines.
Listed in Adweek’s top 100 most innovative and inspiring individuals of 2022, Louie Spivak ’16 is catching a lot of attention in the advertising world. Thinking back on his growth, he is indebted to his professors and the Berry network.
During college, there are numerous opportunities available to students. How do students choose? Reese Chatman ’25, a current communication major and a Gate Scholar, shares his internship experience and how he made it all work.
Ross McDuffie ’07 became president of Madison Media Partners, a multimedia company in Madison, Wisconsin. He attributes the foundation of his success to the communication department’s forward-thinking coursework and opportunities to work with faculty.
Nancy Belle Hansford ’21 fell into her winemaking on a whim, and now she’s using her communication degree and Berry connections to grow her business.
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.
Graduating with a degree in marketing and management, Breelan Baxter ’21 was prepared to take on a job in event planning thanks to the first-hand experiences and connections she garnered at Berry.
As a first-year mentor in the Office of Academic Transitions, Noah Isherwood found his calling to work in higher education. He’s also gained professional experience in the Center for Personal and Professional Development.
Senior communication major leverages skills, academics and connections to prepare for a career in film.
Hannah Marr Tittle ’18 leveraged her student work experience at Berry to launch her career at L.L. Bean while developing a bridal business start-up called Clique in Style.
Erika Sprecher ’21, a marketing and management major with minors in animal science and entrepreneurship and innovation, is beginning her post-graduate career on a roll.
Communication major Michael Cheeves landed a job as assistant editor of the musical film Spirited (2022)— featuring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell — because of Ruth Baker, the mentor who instilled musical knowledge and encouraged him to dream big.
Rachel LeRoy ’15 was one of the first Berry students to participate in HackBerry Lab, a campus-centered makerspace designed to test students’ creative limits. Also leveraging experiences as a student-athlete and supervisory skills gained through Berry Student Enterprises, she earned an M.S. in human computer interaction and now manages user experience research teams at Facebook.
Nick Fernandez ’21, an MBA student at American University, is focused on expanding Upsway Marketing LLC, which he founded after studying entrepreneurship and innovation at Berry.
In a year of twists and turns, Camille Hanner ’20, a communication major, landed a position as a digital content specialist and rose within months to become a project manager. Pivotal internships gave her the confidence to succeed in the job market.
Heitor De Paula transitioned from PR student to social media professional without missing a beat—landing a job with a global company the month after graduation.