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Generosity in Action

Here are more examples of how are alumni and friends are making a difference in the lives of Berry students.

A Wise Investment

Lee Jones Lance (53C) You might say Lee Jones Lance (53C) has a knack for being ahead of the crowd. When she enrolled at Berry in 1949, she became the first of her family to attend college. Four years...

Dream Maker Luncheon 2024

The Dream Maker Luncheon is more than just a gathering; it's a celebration of the connections forged between our students and the donors who make their dreams possible.

Lenard and Joy Bernice Ogle (53H) Whaley

Bernice and Lenard Whaley. Good investment Joy Bernice Ogle Whaley (53H) has dedicated her life to taking care of others. Now retired, the former lead public health nurse is happy to continue a long history of...

Tom and Barbara Slocum

IRA gift keeps on giving Tom and Barbara Slocum When David Slocum (00C) graduated from Berry bound for medical school, parents Tom and Barbara knew they wanted to show their gratitude for the...

My Berry Family: The Christophers

Al (61c) and Becky Browning (61C) Christopher in the Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill. Building a Family Al Christopher (61c) only spent one year at Berry before transferring to a school closer...

Legacy at Work

Harry Wise (57H) had a strong belief in Berry's student work program and a willingness to contribute to its success in the future. What he didn't have - as a retiree living on a fixed income - was the...

Berry alumni couple wear leis in front of a pond and rocks

Planned Giving Council: Expertise Available to You

Glenn (71C) and Pam Priest (71C) Ferguson dreamed of lending a hand to deserving Berry students, but they weren't sure how best to accomplish that goal and stay within their budget. Then a close friend and...

Insuring the Future (Literally)

Photo by Neil Moore Francy Jessup Geiger (78C) never thought she could afford to do something substantial for Berry students, but then she discovered a way to turn her annual contribution of several hundred...

An Impossible Possibility

John Kemp and wife Linda Kelso never imagined they would be able to endow a Gate of Opportunity Scholarship at Berry College while also saving on taxes. With help from the federal government's popular IRA...