NEWS & STORIES

Aerial view of a historic stone campus with green lawns, reflecting pools, and surrounding trees at sunset.

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...

Smiling man in navy suit and glasses seated on ornate chair in softly lit room with blurred background.

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...

Sunlight filtering through tall trees lining a paved country road with green grass on both sides

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 living 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...

Silhouetted graduates in caps and gowns walking outdoors with trees and clear sky in background at graduation ceremony.

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,...

Two people seated indoors holding microphones during a discussion in a cozy room with glass doors behind them

Charlotte Meet & Greet

A Berry Evening in the Queen City A mild Carolina evening set the stage at Providence Country Club, where Berry spirit filled the room long before the first introductions began. Alumni, families and friends of...

Four women seated indoors at an event holding flowers, one speaking into a microphone with a projected image behind them

2026 Daughters of Berry Founder's Legacy Dinner

Honoring Service and Leadership The Daughters of Berry gathered for the Founder's Legacy Dinner on February 19, 2026 to celebrate four exceptional members of the Berry College Class of 2026 as recipients of the...

Group of professionally dressed people standing in a stylish, well-lit meeting room with modern chairs and artwork.

Washington, D.C. Meet & Greet

A Warm Berry Welcome Snow dusted the streets of Washington, D.C., but inside Patterson Mansion, the atmosphere was unmistakably Berry warm. Alumni and friends of the College gathered for an evening...

Middle-aged man smiling outdoors wearing a blue short-sleeve button-up shirt with trees and greenery in background

Celebrating a Legacy: Honoring Kevin Kleine

Millions of words, thousands of photos, hundreds of awards for excellence and one incredible legacy. The statistics from Kevin Kleine's 38 years in Berry's Communication Department are truly mind-boggling. Yet...

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...

Five people wearing business attire and medals stand outdoors on a brick path with trees in the background.

Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards

On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Berry Alumni Association gathered to honor a remarkable group of individuals whose lives and work uphold the very best of the Berry spirit. The Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony brought...