Two idealistic Yale alumni—one Chinese, the other American—met in China nearly a century ago. They sparked an enduring friendship, laying the foundation for a three-generation legacy that stretched…
“I am number five; I hold that position with high honor,” Cynthia said. “My sisters above me were always role models.” Cynthia described 1975 as a progressive time…
Sue Jones ’72 (right) was thrilled when her children, Wayne and Susan, were admitted to Berea. The three stand in front of Elizabeth Rodgers dorm where Sue and…
Six years passed before the sixth Hairston sister would step into the tradition and high expectations at Berea. Vivian began forging her own path in high school when…
For several decades, the news about males and education has not been good. With a national retention rate of only 44 percent, African-American and Latino males have higher…