Dr. Mark Fleming II (13C) follows lifelong dream of becoming a doctor from childhood home on St. Kitts to elite pediatric surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Morgan-Bailey Hall’s experience-rich learning environment helps spur growth in Berry’s nursing and new physician associate programs.
Dr. Katie Edenfield Price (07C) models grace-filled approach fueled by personal experience as an endocrinologist, faculty member and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Danielle Bowling Cain (19C) measures success by the quality of care she provides and her ability to help young colleagues thrive as a nursing supervisor for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Dr. Richard Newell (89C) follows pathway to leadership shaped by fatherly advice and openness to risk in building successful career as a physical therapist and now hospital CEO.
Melissa Williams Free (10C), Leroy “Lee” Hite (08C) and Shilpa Iyer Krishnan (98C) have been tapped for service on Berry’s Board of Visitors.
Berry’s new program for young adults with intellectual disabilities earns “Rookie of the Year” designation from National Down Syndrome Congress.
Dr. Oliver Welch (52H, 56c) honors late wives, shows gratitude for Berry foundation and establishes legacy of support for future nursing students – all at the same time.
Andy Craddock (88C), Drew Dillard (13C), Nancy Paris Simpson (77C) and Dr. Emily Melchior (16C) – pictured from left with President Sandeep Mazumder – have been honored for excellence by the Berry Alumni Council.
Berry family member Matthew F. Johnston (13c) reflects on “threads that connect past to present, family to institution, legacy to future” as institution welcomes new president.
Equestrian alums Autumn Clarke (15C) and Jessica O’Quin (04C) tested their skills in “the longest and toughest race in the world,” a grueling 10-day, 1,000 kilometer trek across Mongolia.
Sydney Summers (26c) thrives on helping young learners find joy in language as she prepares to carry Berry-infused confidence into her own second-grade classroom.
An in-depth introduction of Berry’s ninth president and honors for two champions of the student experience headline the Fall 2025 issue of “Berry” magazine.
The 2025 Evening of Honors saluted the “Two Steves” – Trustee Steve Cage (74C) and now-retired President Steve Briggs – as champions of the student experience.
Experience and insight gained at some of the world’s finest universities helped prepare London-born economist Sandeep Mazumder for the Berry presidency.
Kara Moss (16C) has discovered joy and purpose through daily encounters with elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and a rhinoceros as senior mammals keeper at a Texas zoo.
Mason Kinsey (21C) has followed an unconventional path to a career with the Tennessee Titans, last season securing “vested” status as an NFL player.
Callie McGinnis Starnes (07C) leverages alumni connections to the benefit of students and grads in the field of broadcast journalism.
John Coleman (04C) and Roger Lusby (79C) have been tapped to lead Berry’s Board of Trustees, succeeding Rick Gilbert (77c) and Bert Clark (82C), respectively.
Darren Barnet (13C) returned to Berry in April, reconnecting with mentors and offering lessons learned through work as an actor on television and in movies.
Amy Cathy Turner (05C) shares the vision behind a new community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities taking shape on Berry’s mountain campus.
Service at Berry isn’t just something students do; it’s part of who they are, evidenced by the thousands of volunteer hours contributed in 2024-25.
Barbara de Berdt and Larry L. Prince Jr. celebrated the legacy of a legendary Berry couple by establishing two new funds supporting learning opportunities close to their hearts.
A class-funded Gate of Opportunity Scholarship opened the door to a special mentoring relationship connecting Cole Gearing (27c) and Dr. Koji Yoda (65C).
Diane Crocker Ralston Smith (75C) followed up a decorated athletic career at Berry with Hall-of-Fame success as a coach and competitor in her hometown.
Hurricane relief work in Asheville, North Carolina, spurred Autumn Lance (24C) to take an active role in the creation of a nonprofit dedicated to disaster assistance.
Deiondre Wilson (24C) competed in track and field and football while at Berry, but his biggest win yet came off the field as a bone marrow donor.
Zach Pishock (25C) has relied on Berry-learned skills to navigate the fast pace of state government as an intern and now staffer in the Senate Press Office.
Leadership is at the forefront of the latest issue of "Berry" magazine, with coverage of Dr. Sandeep Mazumder’s appointment as Berry’s ninth president and a comprehensive look back at 19 years of mission-centric progress under Dr. Steve Briggs.
With retirement drawing near, Dr. Steve Briggs reflects on the purposeful experiences at the heart of each student’s Berry education, as well as lessons he’s learned during his own journey as president.
Lee Shealy (82C) is living his musical dream as full-time keyboardist for Atlanta Rhythm Section, Southern rock legends who once provided the soundtrack of his youth.
A rigorous national search resulted in the unanimous selection of Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as Berry’s next president. The acclaimed scholar will assume his new role this summer.
Hurricane Helene forced Tina Culver Kinsey (92C) to improvise like never before in her work as administrative chief for Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
Dr. Steve Briggs’ presidency has been defined by his laser-focus on students and his belief in the enduring power of Berry’s distinctive education.
Dan Alban (00C), Josh Etress (09C), Leroy Hite (08C) and Jen Welch (08C) have been honored for excellence by the Berry Alumni Council.
Future legal eagle Brandin Carter (25c) credits the Berry network with preparing him to soar in his dream career.
Work always has been central to the Berry student experience, but recent efforts have further optimized the learning outcomes rooted in the historic program.