Presidential Inauguration Highlights

Inauguration

The inaugural celebration brought together the campus community and friends to mark the investiture of Mazumder as the college’s ninth president, not only the formal beginning of his leadership but also an honor of the college’s enduring mission that drew him to Berry. The weeklong festivities included a Day of Giving, a President’s Chapel Service, a luncheon with esteemed delegates, the installation ceremony and a community reception.

Installation Ceremony Livestream

Read President Mazumder's Inaugural Address

Inauguration Ceremony Gallery

John Coleman (04C), Chair of the Berry College Board of Trustees
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Huggins, Berry College Chaplain
Callie O'Neal (11C, 21G), Chair of the Staff Advisory Committee
Dr. Jonathan Parker, Faculty Assembly Officer
Anna Yard (26c), Student Government Association President
Meredith Roberts (07C), Alumni Council President
Dr. Stephen R. Briggs, President Emeritus
Dr. Laurence Ball, Professor of Economics and Director of Graduate Studies at Johns Hopkins University
Indra Thomas singing behind a mic in front of the stage
Roger W. Lusby, III holding the College Seal, presenting the college seal to President Mazumder
Rev. Derek Radney, Pastor of Trinity Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Dr. Sandeep Mazumder, President of Berry College

Inauguration Week Highlights

Berry College staff standing beside a large sign that says WE ALL ROW
Berry College staff standing beside a large sign that says WE ALL ROW
The Mazumder family smile while sitting in a pew in College Chapel
The Mazumder family stand and sing hymnals
President Mazumder embraces a delegate
President Mazumder shaking hands with community members
President and Mrs. Mazumder laughing with staff members
President Mazumder greets delegates
President Emeritus Steve Briggs and President Mazumder laughing
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