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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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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...

Ask the Expert: The Power of Giving Stock

As president and founder of Goodwin Investment Advisory, Tim Goodwin (03C) has built a career helping people align their financial goals with their personal values. In this blog, he shares why...

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2025 Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Dr. Emily Melchior (16C)

Less than a decade after completing her animal science degree at Berry, Dr. Emily Melchior (16C) has built a reputation as a rising star in animal health research with a demonstrated commitment to investing...

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2025 Entrepreneurial Spirit Award: Drew Dillard (13C)

Drew Dillard (13C) has turned what started as a Berry class project into the thriving Juliana's Boutique, a retail business offering stylish, hand-curated women's fashions both in three retail...

2025 Distinguished Service Award: Andy Craddock (88C)

Andy Craddock (88C) has built his life around the philosophy of "I am third," placing God first, others second and himself third. It is a guiding principle he learned as a WinShape Scholar at Berry and has put into...

2025 Distinguished Achievement Award: Nancy Paris Simpson (77C)

The championship-caliber leadership Nancy Paris Simpson (77C) displayed on the basketball court at Berry translated into a distinguished 38-year career guiding teams and...

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Silver & Blue Alumni Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Friendship, Legacy and the Place We Call Home

Each spring, Berry alumni make their way back to the place that shaped them — bringing with them stories, memories and a deep sense of connection. Silver & Blue Alumni Weekend is a time-honored tradition, and...

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Alumni Work Week 2025: A true labor of love

Each spring, Berry College transforms into a hub of hard work, laughter and purpose during Alumni Work Week — and 2025 was no exception. From seasoned alumni who first stepped onto campus decades ago to recent...