On Friday, April 10, 2026, we will celebrate the investiture of Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as Berry College's ninth president. The event will be held in The Cage Arena. This historic occasion represents not only a formal transition of leadership but also a celebration of the college's on-going mission to provide a transformative education of the head, heart and hands.
Mazumder, who was announced as Berry College's next president on November 11, 2024, assumed the presidency on July 1, 2025. As we prepare for this momentous day on campus, this website will share helpful information and timely updates.
The search committee and board were impressed by Dr. Mazumder's character, leadership, vision and deep commitment to the values we treasure at Berry. He communicated a deep resonance with Martha Berry's vision "not to be ministered unto, but to minister" and shares our commitment to an education of the head, heart and hands. He is passionate about helping to grow and extend Ms. Berry's vision.
— John Coleman, Berry College Board Chair
The presidential inauguration gathers the Berry community to celebrate the formal installation of Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as Berry College's ninth president. The ceremony is steeped in academic traditions and will focus the community on honoring a rich, impactful legacy, while looking boldly toward a future of opportunity and growth.
Delegates from other colleges and universities will join Berry faculty wearing full regalia in an academic procession, symbolizing Berry's lasting contribution to a broader community of learning. Representatives from the faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees will offer brief charges to President Mazumder, and he will share his vision for the work ahead.