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Carrying Berry into the World

Everyone agrees - there's something special about Berry that stays with you. Here are more stories of how Berry alumni, students and friends are channeling that spirit in their careers, service and lives.

These alumni, students and others are showing what it means to be "Always Berry" - and making a difference in the process.

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Honoring Exceptional Alumni

One of the highlights of the November Alumni Council meeting is recognition of alumni who have made noteworthy accomplishments and served others. This year we were able to honor five deserving individuals for... Continue Reading

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2026 Distinguished Achievement Award: Jason Sweatt (88C)

From his start as the first Berry graduate hired by Arthur Andersen to his current role as a global senior managing director with Ernst & Young Global, Jason Sweatt has built a distinguished career by tackling... Continue Reading

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2026 Distinguished Service Award: Kristine Werner Ozug (99C)

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012, Kristine Werner Ozug "felt an overwhelming call to help the MS community." She went home that day and searched for ways to get involved, finding a... Continue Reading

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2026 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award: Dr. Michelle Jackson Little (12C)

A desire to provide healthcare that meets the needs of underserved populations led Dr. Michelle Jackson Little to establish not one, but two innovative organizations. She co-founded Foundation Direct Family Care... Continue Reading

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2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman (08C)

As executive director and riverkeeper of Coosa River Basin Initiative, Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman advocates for the protection of and access to local waterways, putting his Berry biology degree to work in ways that... Continue Reading

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2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Shelby Smith King (16C)

Shelby Smith King has distinguished herself as an orthopedic physician assistant while investing her expertise in the next generation of health care professionals. Now practicing at Rome Orthopedic Center, she... Continue Reading

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Ask the Expert: Smart giving strategies for every stage of life

Owen Malcom (97C) Charitable giving can take many forms, from annual gifts that support today's students to plans that create a lasting legacy for future generations. To help demystify some of the options... Continue Reading

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Milestone reunions, lasting impact

Every Mountain Day, Berry alumni return to campus to reconnect with classmates, celebrate shared memories and honor the experiences that shaped their lives. For our milestone reunion classes, the weekend is also an... Continue Reading

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From the Alumni Council President:
August Meeting Update

The Berry Alumni Council: Helping Berry to Reach Toward the next 125 Jason Sweatt (88C) Alumni Council President The Berry Alumni Council met in August for its first meeting of the academic year, and I... Continue Reading

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