NEWS & STORIES

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Mountain Day magic: A tradition like no other

Mountain Day is a special time each year when Berry comes alive with memories and tradition. Both former and current students know there's nothing quite like the energy and excitement that fills the campus during...

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Southern hospitality, Berry style

Berry's alumni community extends far beyond campus, and recently that spirit of connection was on full display in Huntsville, Alabama. Cathy O'Connell Stender (77C) and her husband, Bill, opened the gates of their...

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Alumni Work Week 2026: A Legacy of Service in Action

Alumni Work Week once again brought Berry alumni and friends back to campus for a meaningful week rooted in service, tradition and community. Since 1985, Work Week has reflected the values that shaped Berry, inspired...

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Welcome Home: Silver and Blue Alumni Weekend 2026

As members of the Berry family, we know there is something special about coming home. No matter where life has taken us, returning to this beautiful place brings us back to who we are, where we began, and the...

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Thinking about life insurance differently

A conversation with Matt Medley (99C), chair, Berry College Planned Giving Council Many people think of life insurance as a way to care for the people they love, and for good reason — the coverage...

Alumni Email Policy Change

Berry College has long provided @vikings.berry.edu email accounts to alumni as a service. To strengthen security and better manage technology resources, the College is updating how long these accounts remain...

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A Legacy of "Yes, And?": Honoring Dr. John Grout

For 28 years, Dr. John Grout has shaped Berry College through his vision, leadership and unwavering belief in students. As he retires, the Berry community is celebrating not only a remarkable career, but a legacy...

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Strengthening academics in and out of the classrooom

When alumni think back on their time at Berry, chances are the moments that shaped them most are the ones that happened beyond the syllabus. A professor who inspired deeper thinking. A project that took learning out...

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Fueling discovery through the President’s Innovation Fund

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...

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When life happens, the Berry community steps in

College is a time of growth, promise and momentum, but it is also a time when many students and their families are living without a financial safety net. A car repair, a medical expense, an empty pantry or an...

Louise Cottage: A piece of Berry history

Louise Cottage holds a singular place in Berry College's history. Built in 1909 by Berry School students using campus-harvested logs, it was the first building of the Martha Berry School for Girls and the...

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Opportunity expands when we all row together

One of the most powerful things about Berry's community is the way generosity takes many forms — and still moves in the same direction. On April 8, 2026, Berry's first-ever Day of Giving, alumni, parents,...