When Felicia Turnley ’83 visited Berea as a high school senior, it immediately felt like home. Because of that instant sense of connection, she knew this was where…
All doors were closed. That’s why Melissa Benson ’11 came to Berea College. “I was in my 30s,” she explained. “I had never finished college, and it was…
Dr. Robert Stafford ’89 is a tireless advocate for rural education. Throughout his long and impressive career, he’s served Kentucky’s students in many ways—as a teacher, a principal,…
For many people across Afghanistan, obtaining an education can be very difficult. Feda ’27 struggled for the chance to go to school and endured great hardship and tragedy…
George Dewey has devoted his life to the cause of education. Teaching is more than just a job for him—it’s a spiritual calling. “Teaching is a ministry,” he…
The long road that brought Kamuskay ’27 to Berea College began when his father tragically passed away in 2019. With the loss of his father, Kamuskay was forced…