Shannon White ’22 For Shannon White ’22, studying abroad had always been in the cards. He first seriously considered the idea when a travel company presented the opportunity…
Growing up in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sierra N. Turner ’19 was accustomed to a highly diverse environment. It was uncommon to make assumptions about an individual’s race based…
After nearly 20 years, two advanced degrees and a heart set on service, Dr. George Richards ’02 decided that not receiving his degree from Berea was a mistake…
Alexis ’23 and Diana ’23 had not banked on attending college. While they both took school seriously, higher education didn’t seem like a financially feasible option for either…
It is not uncommon for incoming students at Berea, or any institution of higher education, to experiment with various academic topics before choosing their major. Even so, there…
William Strawbridge and his wife, Margaret Wallhagen, empathize with the concept of coming from limited means, and that understanding fuels their excitement to give back and contribute to…
In the ’80s and ’90s, Nigeria experienced one coup d’état after another. The authoritarian government identified students and their university campuses as likely centers of protest. To silence…
Berea College alumni often attest to the school and community tugging on their heartstrings. Many graduates choose to share their wealth with the College and remain involved on…
When Margaret Cox ’72 thought about her future as a child, it didn’t involve owning a strawberry farm. However, it would turn out that she would find her…
Erika ’23 An unfortunate message perpetuated about Appalachia is the “get-out” narrative: the encouragement for young people to get an education and go elsewhere to find better prospects…