Abby Carnill ’18 studied early childhood education and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Berry. Now she is living out her dream of teaching kindergarten abroad in Quito, Ecuador.
Paid professional development at Berry provides eight semesters of on-the-job learning while offering opportunities to develop leadership skills and explore careers.
As communication major Ben Lord anticipates success in his new corporate career, he reflects on Berry’s unique culture of mentorship.
As the head coach for the Bluefins, a USA swim team in Carrollton, Ga., Matt Siniard mentors young people, just as he was guided by Berry coaches.
Berry Instructor Kim Bushnell, who brings a real-world approach to accounting courses, was recently recognized for her commitment to teaching.
The coronavirus delayed the Berry College Theatre Company’s production of Tartuffe last spring. Despite the compressed timeframe to create elaborate period costumes, student workers persisted in their task.
A scholarship program and grant-funded research at Berry launched a future in counseling.
Building on leadership skills gained at Berry and an internship with the U.S. Department of State, Abby Trzyzewski ’20 is positioned for success in graduate school and a career in international affairs.
Noah Stewart ’17 developed leadership and teamwork skills at Berry that prepared him to face the COVID-19 pandemic as a marketing development manager for the tech-enabled freight forwarder Flexport.
Education major Josh Woodard ’20 took a job in his hometown to teach kindergarten—the age when he first discovered his love for learning
While at Berry, Madison Pollock ’20 gained extensive experience in her chosen field, which gave her the confidence to pursue a master’s in social work.
From tutoring to research, Joseph White’s experiences at Berry will prepare him to serve whole-heartedly in a demanding healthcare career.
When Connor Garrett and Jawad Mazhir met at Berry, they forged an enduring friendship and business relationship. Today they strategically collaborate in the publishing world while running their own businesses as consultants.
Lib Lockett ’13 planned to attend veterinary school, but a twist of fate led to a career in medicine. She recently received the J. Paul Ferguson, M.D., Award for Leadership, which is named for a retired Berry trustee.
Darryl Delsoin applied social entrepreneurship learned at Berry to develop a project focused on providing a safe, healthy option for cooking fuel in his home country.
Ben Majors thrived in leadership positions, all while preparing for a career in medicine.
2020 grad Chris Arnold took every opportunity he could to engage with the campus community while pursuing a biochemistry major and a career in medicine.
Genesis Leggett ’20 recently graduated with four years of sports information work and a double major in communication and sports administration on her resume. Next up: a master’s degree.
Kristy Crooks ’98 led her laboratory in making a clinical diagnostic test for COVID-19 under a serious time crunch.
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maggie Law Will ’15 leans on the training she received from the nursing program at Berry as well support from the community of Rome, Ga.
Cassie LaJeunesse ’20 is set to graduate with two years of experience running Berry’s campus newspaper as the editor-in-chief.
Concerned about exhausted health care workers and a staggering number of patients, Rebecca Land Segrest ’02, a registered nurse, headed to New York City. She packed more than a suitcase—she also took a lot of faith
A major in biology at Berry and a promising career in nursing led Walt Wiley ’07 to an administrative position in emergency services in metro Atlanta.
Jenny Coelho ’20, who is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry, has big plans for graduate school and beyond.
The sky's the limit for 2020 grad Lexikay Stokes. Thanks to her work with Berry’s student-run multimedia site, Viking Fusion, she is ready for anything the media industry throws at her.
Alex Gonzalez ’20 came to Berry to study animal science, but changing his major to finance fueled his interest in wealth management.
Madison Barshick ’20 dreamed of being an equine veterinarian but found her calling as a researcher thanks to supportive mentors in Berry’s biology department.
As the peer education coordinator with Berry’s Counseling Center, senior psychology student Callie Whitesell embraced her role as a public health advocate and is now headed to graduate school.
With the support of Berry’s pre-health advisor and fellow pre-medical students, Bailey was accepted into medical school as a junior and will start his studies this July.
Victoria Millard ’20 landed a role as the student director of Berry’s English as a Second Language Program, strengthening her classroom skills while researching how students learn languages.
When MaryBeth Rowland ’19 needed to make decisions early in her college career, her mentor stepped in, paving the way to a biology major and doctoral studies in biological studies at the University of Alabama.
Emma Chambers ’20 is taking her knowledge of exercise science and Spanish to a doctoral program in physical therapy, with the long-term goal of providing medical care to patients in their first language.
This 2000 graduate leverages education and language skills gained at Berry in her work at Cornell University’s Alliance for Science.
Through leadership training and hands-on experience, this marketing and finance major has turned his Berry job and internship opportunities into a career that has taken him to the Washington, D.C., area and the snowy mountains of Alaska.
Accounting major Gabrielle Evans ’17 learned early at Berry to be self-aware whether moving smoothly through life or encountering obstacles — an attitude that serves her well as an accounting analyst in a fast-paced business environment.
: Senior economics student Rosa Brenes Rodriguez left Costa Rica to study at Berry. Now she is ready to make her mark on the world.
A community health course introduced Abby Thomas ’14 to the Miracle Field at the Rome Braves Stadium, which sparked a desire to work with people of all abilities.
Callie Starnes came to Berry determined to learn the news industry. She left prepared to mold and lead journalists while creating a meaningful life.
Jason Hatfield ’17 arrived at Berry eager to pursue a career in veterinary medicine—until research with animal science faculty altered his path.
Amanda Tomlinson ’20 arrived at Berry unsure of her path. But with a firm foundation in environmental science and geology—plus the support of a caring mentor—she is set to soar when she graduates this spring.