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.
Alex 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.
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.
There's a lot of learning to be done not only in the classrooms of college campuses, but also outside. Universities and academic institutions from across the world play host to some of the most notable architectural masterpieces and astonishing landscapes.
Berry College students recently took part in the National Model United Nations Conference held in New York City.
Berry College’s student-run multimedia website was named “Best Independent Online Student Publication” by the Society of Professional Journalists Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards for the third consecutive year and for the fourth time overall.
A Berry student is one of 417 college students in the U.S. to be named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar.
Berry College students earned a total of $35,000 competing in the recent PITCH competition.
Berry College presents an evening with flautist and faculty member Steven Keith.
Berry College communication students recently received recognition in state and national broadcasting competitions.
The Governor’s Honors Program gives Georgia students a life-changing experience.
College is a time for self-exploration and intriguing classes. But the perks of on-campus living can also factor into your decision on where to go.
The prestigious Princeton Review recently recognized Berry College’s initiatives to be an environmentally aware institution. Berry is one of 420 colleges named in the 2022 edition of the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.
Global startup experts participated in a virtual panel with students on the value of entrepreneurship.
Leading a team of six fellow students, Sara Myers ’21 found a way to continue tutoring youth at a local children’s home during the pandemic.
Jacob Bushey ’19 is pursuing a career in graphic design and branding in Nashville, Tenn., thanks to work opportunities and mentoring at Berry.
As the curator for the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, history grad Anna Tucker builds on experiences she began at Berry over a decade ago.
James Ross ’15 is pursuing postdoctoral studies in cancer research at Emory University. Mentored by biology and biochemistry faculty at Berry, he worked as a student researcher, which led to success in one of the top immunology research labs in the world.
Abby Carnill ’18 studied early childhood education and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Berry. Now she is living out her dream of teaching kindergarten abroad in Quito, Ecuador.
Paid professional development at Berry provides eight semesters of on-the-job learning while offering opportunities to develop leadership skills and explore careers.