In 1870, Henry was born into a humble and hardworking family in Madison County, Ky. He came to Berea College in 1889 and after…
Micah ’22 To Micah ’22, Appalachia means home. It means family. It also means hard work, and that is a value he carries with…
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…
Student Experience Stories Five Berea students share their experience growing up in Appalachia and their journey to and through Berea College. Whether aspiring to…
The Berea College Alumni Association enjoys hearing from Bereans from all over the world. The “Class Notes” section of Berea College magazine reports verifiable…
For the past 53 years, Dr. Bobby Starnes has been dedicated to empowering every person with whom she works—students, fellow educators and community members—employing…
When the late Alex Haley, author of “Roots,” took William Turner to the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tenn., a short distance from the…
Eastern Kentucky saw a new day when Appalshop unveiled the largest net-metered renewable energy system in the area in June 2019. The solar panels…