Berry Community Stories

Adam Douglas Newton (07C) has been focused on helping develop the lives of others since he was at Berry. As a senior, he spent his time mentoring young student athletes as the captain of the cross-country and track... More

Rebekah "Bekah" Fortney Baxter (18C) is a relatively new alumna, but her service while at Berry College and which she continues today is extensive. Starting in December 2012, she has completed extensive service work... More

Alexander "Whit" Whyte Whitaker (81C) first arrived on campus in 1966 at six years old when his father came to Berry as an English Professor. He grew up on campus and graduated in 1981. Five days later, he... More

Blessing the giver The moment Heitor De Paula set foot on Berry's campus, he knew the college would change his destiny. De Paula, who was 7 when his family moved to America from Brazil, dreamed of a... More

The kindness of strangers Junior finance major Jessie Hilburn was doing what so many students quietly do every day - working her way through Berry - when the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to undo her dreams... More

Caring for the caregiver Lucy Miranda dreams of a career helping others, but when COVID-19 struck, she became the one in need of assistance. The junior nursing major from Rome was working as a... More

Thank you to the alumni who volunteered to be Crew Chiefs and helped answer questions and support those on their virtual work crews! Learn more about our Blood Drive Crew Chief, Larry Arrington (93C),... More

Thank you to the alumni who volunteered to be Crew Chiefs and helped answer questions and support those on their virtual work crews! Learn more about our Food Drive Crew Chief, Laurie Chandler (95C),... More

Berry alums everywhere are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but we're inspired to see how they're coming together (while practicing safe social distancing!) to support one another. Here's what one... More