The Berry Advantage
Commemorating the inauguration of Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as Berry's ninth president, the President's Innovation Fund has been established to provide resources to help provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage in the types of high-level scholarly experiences that define the Berry experience.
Berry's hallmarks of mentoring, experiential learning and real-world application prepare students at an exceptional level — a fact many alumni affirm when they share how their undergraduate research and scholarly responsibilities at Berry aligned with what was expected of them at the graduate level. This strong academic foundation reflects a community where faculty and students work side by side, exploring ideas, asking questions and engaging deeply within their disciplines.
Strengthening collaborative scholarship
The President's Innovation Fund builds on this strong tradition of mentored inquiry by supporting collaborative, integrated scholarship that encourages creativity and hands‑on discovery. The fund helps ensure that Berry remains a place where bold ideas take shape and where students gain the confidence and experience to pursue them.
Supporting this initiative is also a meaningful way to honor Dr. Mazumder as Berry's new president and celebrate the vision he brings to Berry's future.
Join us on Berry's first Day of Giving
Berry's first-ever Day of Giving on April 8, 2026, is the perfect time to honor Dr. Mazumder by making a gift. This 24‑hour opportunity for alumni and friends to support programs, places and experiences that help students thrive.
Your gift to the President's Innovation Fund on this inaugural Day of Giving will fuel a culture of inquiry and creative discovery that is both rigorous and deeply relational.
