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Berry College art students created a variety of works for a recent Art Market at the Moon Building.
Berry College hosts the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. against John Carroll University.
Berry College’s Ford Buildings starred in Stranger Things Season 4 as Pennhurst Institution. While Season 5 features Rome’s Creel House, Berry remains a top Georgia filming location with award-winning student media and cinematic landscapes.
Berry College recently welcomed acclaimed storytellers from the nationally-known podcast The Moth, as part of the Conson C. Wilson Lectureship Program.
During the Rome City Commissioners Meeting on September 22, 2025, Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel proclaimed October 6 –12, 2025, as National Physicians Associates (PA) Week in Rome, Georgia.
Southern Living magazine has included Berry College in its list of “The 45 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the South.”
Berry College is hosting a lecture about Clara Bryant Ford in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Ford Complex at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 30).
Grammy Award-Winner Chris Thile will speak and perform Oct. 8 at Berry College. The Gloria Shatto Lecture Series featuring Thile will be at 7 p.m. in the Cage Athletic Center.
Berry College has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
Brooke Jones ’25 turned research, athletics, mentoring and campus jobs into a launchpad for a career in medicine, especially in underserved rural communities.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $50,000 to Berry College for the assessment and preservation of two historically African American cemeteries on its campus.
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Amanda Merrilles, a biology major with minors in chemistry and One Health, leveraged her experiences in research, study abroad and professional development to prepare for a career in medicine.
Sarah Agullo ’25 merged passions for art and animal science by creating art projects centered on animal anatomy. Currently freelancing, she anticipates applying her knowledge of graphic design, illustration and science to medical illustration studies in graduate school.
Recent Berry graduate Elizabeth Chandler ’25 developed her voice through on-campus work, student leadership and undergraduate research opportunities. These experiences prepared her to pursue a master’s in public relations and work as a graduate assistant.
Mekhi Tchassama didn’t just study communication; he practiced it at every turn. From internships and campus jobs to community engagement and mentorship, he built a future in public relations grounded in experience, versatility and purpose.
Pre-law and economics major Ella Stevens learned resilience after overcoming an ACL injury that paused her tennis career. Shifting her focus to future goals, Ella's story showcases the unique opportunities and close-knit community of a small liberal arts college.
The Berry College Dance Company will host “Spring Into Dance” April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26-27 at 2 p.m.
While playing football at Berry, Holland Stallings majored in finance and accounting, successfully competed for two significant internships and landed a job before graduation.
Meet Caspian Beard, a music and biology double major blending his passions to create a unique path. Whether performing on stage or studying the natural world, his journey at Berry has been shaped by creativity, mentorship and a love for learning.
The Berry College Interfaith Council recently presented “How Christians are Called to Work for Just Peace in Israel/Palestine” in the College Chapel.
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Meet Trinity McClendon and Sebastian Nivon Galvez, non-music majors who are dedicated to integrating music into their lives. As a means of stress relief or personal growth, participating in music has helped them thrive in college.
This senior majoring in psychology and minoring in communication made the most of academics and campus job opportunities to carve out a unique path.
Competitors from 10 Georgia high schools gathered at Berry College on Saturday to compete in the Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, and four teams emerged victorious.
Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, one of the first Black students to integrate an all-white elementary school in 1960, will speak at Berry College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Though Stranger Things is primarily set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the Netflix series is not filmed in Indiana. Most of Stranger Things is filmed in Georgia.
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Berry College’s student media organizations received various awards at the recent College Broadcasters Incorporated and College Media Association events.
The Rome International Film Festival recently premiered two films with Berry College connections.
The Berry College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president, effective July 1, 2025.
Berry College welcomes author, civic advocate and cultural commentator Alexandra Hudson to speak at 11 a.m. Nov. 14 in the Krannert Center Spruill Ballroom.
Acclaimed poet and essayist Camonghne Felix will give a reading Friday, Nov. 8, at Berry College.
Berry College and Georgia Tech University students pictured for WNET’s Preserving Democracy social media campaign, in which GPB, as a partner, asked students what democracy meant to them.
Author Jericho Parms, whose work was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, recently spoke at Berry College as part of the David James Poissant prose reading series.
Atlanta-based performer and educator Eve Krueger recently gave a seminar on humor at Berry College.