Five Siblings Finish Berea As President Lyle Roelofs prepared for a bittersweet conclusion to his tenure at Berea College— his final commencement before he retired—he received a letter…
What is the best advice you’ve ever received as president of Berea College? Berea College changes its president more than its president changes Berea College. For the tough…
Dear friends and alums of Berea College, We are proud to begin this piece by noting that we were invited to join the ranks of Berea alumni recently…
Winter 2023 Dear Alumni and Friends, In late November, I interviewed two young women. Both were communication majors, both were drawn to broadcast journalism—and both blew me away.…
At the edge of campus, an iron bridge stretches across Brushy Fork Creek, leading to scenic trails open to hikers of all stripes. Over the past 11 years…
On any given Tuesday or Thursday during the academic year, flashes of yellow and green may peek through the early morning fog along Main Street, mixing in with…
In May 2017, President Lyle Roelofs received a thank you note from a Guinevere Beirne, a English major who was graduating the following week. In her letter the…
The ninth president of Berea College, Dr. Lyle D. Roelofs, will retire at the end of June, after 11 years of service to this unique and storied institution.…