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…
Berea College hones its prestige and high standard for academics not just through student performance, but through our faculty’s commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and research. Many…
Photo by Mike Eagan It is no secret that Appalachia is teeming with wildlife. From the forest floor to the vibrant tree canopies, there are natural wonders hidden…
Trinity Goodman, BSN, RN ’17 thought when COVID-19 hit the United States it would bring short-term hardship. She quickly came to realize what a severe underestimation that was. …
The 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in its time. Caused by the H1N1 virus, it travelled worldwide during 1918-1919. The virus infected around one-third…