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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.

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Melanie Bliss

Dr. Melanie Bliss (96C)

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Distinguished Service Dr. Melanie Bliss (96C) As an advocate for those who experience mental illness, violence and homelessness, Melanie Bliss has dedicated her...

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Dr. Beverly Smith

Dr. Beverly Smith (69C)

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Distinguished Achievement Dr. Beverly Smith (69C) Beverly Philpot Smith has distinguished herself for almost 50 years as a professional with a love for people and...

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Karen Houghton

Karen Houghton (01C)

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Entrepreneurial Spirit Karen Houghton (01C) Karen Houghton began as the first employee of Atlanta Tech Village and today serves as the vice president. Colleagues...

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Chad Nash

Chad Michael Nash (13C)

2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Outstanding Young Alumni Chad Michael Nash (13C) As a student at Berry, Chad Michael Nash was deeply affected by his work on the student philanthropy team,...

Berry Alumni Save a Student Scholarship recipient Joseph White

Joseph White (20C)

Living by our word Joseph White (20C) began his senior year at Berry wondering how he was going to make ends meet. Financial challenges created by his father's debilitating illness and his younger...

Berry alumni Save a Student Scholarship recipient Brandon Palmer

Brandon Palmer (20C)

Unexpected Blessing Somewhere on Berry's campus, there's a guardian angel - just ask Brandon Palmer. Brandon was sailing happily through his junior year, enjoying the kind of college experience that builds...

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: TIMOTHY BRIAN LUSBY (84C)

Timothy Brian Lusby (84C) served as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army before spending nearly 30 years as a successful entrepreneur, during which time he formed numerous successful entities, including New Business...

a man wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera

OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI: ADAM DOUGLAS NEWTON (07C)

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...

Caroline Pemberton standing in front of a building

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE: REBEKAH “BEKAH” FORTNEY BAXTER (18C)

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...