Pre-law student Zion Rome says critical thinking skills, on-the-job training and coaches at Berry have prepared him for graduate school and professional life.
After a national search, Berry College has appointed a new Dean of the Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Zach Pishock ’25 traveled 4,500+ miles for cultural immersion in Europe. He returned with a stronger grasp of geopolitics and Spanish, as well as a deeper sense of self.
The Rome International Film Festival recently premiered two films with Berry College connections.
A Berry College education and Spanish student has received a Fulbright grant for the 2024-25 academic year.
The Berry College Dean of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences has been chosen as the Provost for Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.
Patrick Rosal, who has earned recognition by the National Book Critics Circle and Academy of American Poets, will speak at Berry College Wednesday.
Prepared by courses and work experiences at Berry, senior Annabelle Norton took a bite out of the Big Apple during her summer internship with IEX and returned to with a knowledge of fintech and real-world experience in social media and branding.
Khanaja Scott came to Berry to study creative writing. Along the way, she discovered her talent as an editor and writing coach.
From an early age, political science major Brandin Carter ’25 knew he wanted to practice law and dreamed of one day holding public office. Now a junior preparing for the LSAT, he says formative Berry experiences and his summer internship with a district attorney are steppingstones to achieving his goals.
Now more than ever, a liberal arts degree gives graduates an edge in the job market.
Two historians will share their research on the significance of a Spanish subgroup during the Nazi regime.
Mathewson Parks ’23 relocated to LA after graduation when he secured a highly sought after internship with the Television Academy Foundation. After a summer in Hollywood, he is now an active producer on two documentaries with the Emmy-nominated studio Elysium Media.
Lirio Morales Ibarra ’23, who majored in sociology and anthropology, capped off her senior year with an acceptance to Harvard’s Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship Program housed in the Graduate School of Education. She says Berry experiences — especially the opportunity to serve — played a crucial part in her success.
With a desire to live and work abroad, Claire Rowan ’22 gave her teaching credentials a competitive edge, thanks to training at Berry.
Entering college undecided about your major can open you to new possibilities and career options, as Kate Gray ’23 learned at Berry. Taking Spanish enriched her life and set her on a path to use her language skills in service to others.
Studies in the humanities positioned Vanessa Rice ’23 to receive a coveted Fulbright Scholarship as well as two Critical Language Scholarships from the U.S. Department of State.
Amber Bingham ’23 knew that Berry was the place for her when she learned about the robust education program. As early as freshman year, she worked in the South Rome Early Learning Center where she discovered her love of teaching the youngest ages.
With the rapidly evolving economy and marketplace, students need to know what sets their major apart. Read more to find out why communication is a degree with staying power.
Building on formative Berry experiences, Monica Phelps-Pineda ’13 is completing her doctorate in education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She received the National Board of Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship in 2022.
Bertha Nibigira ’18 used an undergraduate internship to launch her path into youth empowerment and peacebuilding. She received a graduate degree in international development from American University.
The Poet Laureate of Alabama, Ashley M. Jones, will give a poetry reading at Berry Friday.
Vanessa Belanger ’22, who majored in political science and religion, found a community and home playing with the Berry Women’s Soccer team. She also discovered her passion to make the world a better place in the nonprofit sector.
Studying international affairs and participating in Model UN provided Michael Howard ’14 with valuable skills he uses as a logistician with Operation Christmas Child, an initiative of Samaritan’s Purse.
As an undergraduate, Bailey Merlin ’15 learned how to use creative writing as a therapeutic tool in working with communities. This training set her on a previously unimagined path.
Berry College students recently took part in the National Model United Nations Conference held in New York City.
The Berry College Department of Creative Writing hosted an award-winning poet for a reading highlighting African American Poetry.
Vanessa Rice ’23 is packing her bags for a once-in-a-lifetime experience abroad. A recipient of the Critical Language Scholarship, she will travel to Ankara, Turkey, for nine weeks to study the Turkish language.
Berry College’s Lumen Lecture Series recently welcomed an author to speak about addiction and how to break the power of harmful vices.
Terrell Clark ’03, a key player in portfolio management for a global sports brand, attributes professional success to an understanding of international culture and politics plus the values that Berry instilled.
Berry College’s top vocalists performed recently in the annual Vocal Honors Recital.
Berry alumnus John Mbaku ’77 — a professor of economics, international scholar and attorney — utilizes the value system instilled in him at Berry to leave the world a better place than he found it, like Martha Berry, our founder.
Michelle Little has used the skills she learned as a head resident assistant to help her further excel in her field as a family medicine physician in Dalton, GA.
Rich Morrison ’22, a political science and psychology major, is prepared for the rigors of law school. He says the humanities and on-campus jobs have equipped him to assess situations and understand human behavior.
As a performer and choreographer, Elena Baker ’22 is taking her art to new heights by producing a short film that uses dance to translate the rhythms and movements of wildfires, glaciers, ocean tides and wind patterns — raising awareness about the environment.
Through Berry’s STEMTeach program, Josh Smith ’22 is a Noyce Scholar mentored by a local high school teacher while accumulating meaningful hours in the classroom. This opportunity gives him a competitive edge in landing a teaching job as a math teacher upon graduation.
As a first-year mentor in the Office of Academic Transitions, Noah Isherwood found his calling to work in higher education. He’s also gained professional experience in the Center for Personal and Professional Development.