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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.

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Legacy, Gathering, Exposure and the Ripple Effect: A Family’s Return to Berry

When Cate Dunning walked into Berry College's Dream Maker scholarship luncheon alongside her father (John Drury), she didn't expect to be moved to tears—multiple times. But as stories of generosity,...

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Dream Maker Luncheon 2025

At Berry College, we believe opportunity is one of the greatest gifts you can give. On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, we gathered for one of our most meaningful traditions—the Dream Maker Scholarship Luncheon.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...