All it took was one simple letter and Joe Bridy was captivated by Berea College. Bridy’s Berea story begins in 2003 when he received a capital campaign letter…
“My father was an economics professor at the University of Kentucky, so I grew up in Lexington,” explained Nancy Gift, Berea College’s Compton Chair of Sustainability. The first…
In fall 2015, the Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service (CELTS) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Bonner Scholars program along with its own 15th anniversary. The…
Berea Buddies is one of the longest running community service programs at the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS). The program pairs Berea College students with…
For many living today in western democracies, the term “sectarian violence” conjures images of destruction between religious groups in other countries. Violence rooted in disagreements over the interpretation…
What do bicycles, horses, and kayaks have in common with Appalachia’s economic future? What role does social media play in helping Appalachian businesses grow and thrive? What impact…
Asian Studies Celebrates its 15th Anniversary The Asian Studies program has long been active in organizing educational and entertaining events on campus, including its regular Asian Studies Colloquium…
Jill Gurtatowski isn’t just an expert in the subject of wellness; it is something she infuses into her life and community. One way she has achieved this in…
On the weekend of October 18 and 19 of 2013, Berea College hosted the 11th Annual John G. Fee Memorial Forensics Tournament. The two days long event included…
Located in the “white house” next to Presser Hall at the far end of the campus, the Admissions Office is busy throughout the year promoting the College, recruiting…