Berea College Alumni

Please have your name tag ready for our first Summer Reunion event: Picnic on the Quad from 5-7 p.m! Where good vibes, great food, and live tunes meet! 🌞🎶 This gathering will be filled with class photos and special seating for reunion classes. Let's make memories together!


Schedule Of Events 🔗 : https://bit.ly/4caAJM9

📷 : Crystal Wylie '05

We have kicked off our 2024 Summer Reunion!!!☀️⛱️
On-site Registration reopened at 10a.m.
Please come to the Berea College Alumni Building to register until 4p.m.
Our first event Picnic on the Quad, starts immediately afterwards on our Campus Quad.
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Today is the 1st day of Summer Reunion! Check-in/Registration is 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Carter G. Woodson Center Lounge in the Alumni Building. Your first stop: Pick up nametags, ribbons, event information, and event tickets. 💙


Schedule Of Events 🔗 :

Join us for Summer Reunion 2024 | Berea College We are calling alumni home to Berea Beloved to experience all that is old and new at our cherished alma mater. Enjoy a weekend of fun, food, music, reminiscing, and reconnection as we commemorate the 50th reunion of the Class of 1974 and significant milestone reunion years.

We're so excited to see you this week for the Summer Reunion June 14-16. ☀️🎉 Enjoy the recap of photos from last year's fun! 📸

📷 : Crystal Wylie '05, Brooklynn Kenney

We are calling alumni home to Berea Beloved to experience all that is old and new at our cherished alma mater. Enjoy a weekend of fun, food, music, reminiscing, and reconnection as we commemorate the 50th reunion of the Class of 1974 and significant milestone reunion years. 💙


Schedule Of Events 🔗 :

Join us for Summer Reunion 2024 | Berea College We are calling alumni home to Berea Beloved to experience all that is old and new at our cherished alma mater. Enjoy a weekend of fun, food, music, reminiscing, and reconnection as we commemorate the 50th reunion of the Class of 1974 and significant milestone reunion years.

Alumni Spotlight Jeanne Marie Hibberd ’84💡 From her early days at Berea College to her impactful work with the Mountain Association, Communities by Choice, and Hindman Settlement School, Jeanne Marie has been a driving force behind community development and empowerment. Her unwavering commitment to supporting others and fostering positive change has left an indelible mark on every organization she has touched.

More info at https://bit.ly/3TiVqyX

"The openness, listening to people, problem solving—to lead with a servant heart. All of that I learned at Berea, and it served me well." April Pieper ’95

Read More: https://bit.ly/49HCI9J
📷: Crystal Wylie '05

"I love that Berea College teaches students that there is value in learning to work hard, whether you work as a janitor, dining services server, or a teaching assistant. Another idea that was reinforced for me while at Berea College is the importance and joy of being a lifelong learner and the importance of having a growth mindset. I try to impart these values to my students even though I teach math." Linda Williams ’83

🔗Read More: https://bit.ly/4bXZZWy

"My Berea story is all about enlightenment. Coming from a small town with little diversity, I was exposed to a ton of new lifestyles and people that I had never encountered. I learned a lot about myself and how I perceive the world, and it changed me for the better. I’m glad I was able to experience so much diversity and develop a more open mind to take into my personal and professional life after Berea." Kenna Nichols ’19

🔗Read More: https://bit.ly/4bXZZWy

"I want my students to know that they should view themselves as someone who can overcome obstacles, such as poverty or a troubled history, in order to turn things around and invest in themselves through hard work and perseverance. I will always appreciate the investment Berea College made in me, but I also view my college experience as an investment I made in myself." Sara Sexton ’99

🔗Read More: https://bit.ly/4bXZZWy

Berea Day at the Races 🏇💙

We are in the Final Stretch before tickets are gone for Berea Day at the Races on Wednesday, April 17! 🏇

Join us for Berea Day at the Races at Keeneland 2024 | Berea College

Our Alumni Philanthropy Team are ready to congratulate our future alumni! Senior Celebration is starting now!
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Alumni Spotlight: Benhardt Christson’19 💡 Benhardt Christson is a successful strategy consultant at Accenture, where he works with clients to develop strategies for market entry, sales growth, and client engagement. He is also an MBA candidate at the Warrington College of Business and constantly strives for more. But his journey to this role began at Berea College, where he studied Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting

According to Benhardt, the demanding coursework at Berea was incredibly helpful in preparing him for his career. But the opportunities outside of the classroom really set him up for success. Through paid internships and opportunities like the Cornell weekend, Benhardt was able to network and gain valuable experience that helped him land his first job at KPMG in the financial diligence department.

We could feel the 💙 in the room last night at our Alumni and Community Reception to celebrate the Inauguration of Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon!

The 💙 of Berea College: Our Alumni & Community.

Join the Berea College Alumni Team in “Affirming the Heart of Berea” and celebrating the Inauguration of Berea’s 10th President, Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon. We invite you to gather with us and Dr. Nixon for a meet and greet to mark this moment in the history of Berea College. Dr. Nixon is eager to celebrate with local alumni and city officials during her inauguration week. In addition to brief remarks by Dr. Nixon, Mayor Bruce Fraley will share his thoughts on the unique partnership between the College and the City of Berea.

RSVP today to join us at Boone Tavern on Wednesday, April 3, from 4-6 p.m. in the Skylight and Coyle Rooms. Come and enjoy fellowship, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar!

RSVP Here 🔗 : https://bit.ly/3IVa4pN

Join us tomorrow (March 27) at 5:45 for our next Dinner on the Grounds with Berea Alum Matt Parsons and Rick Childers!

Matt Parsons graduated from Berea in 2016 and will be reading from his debut poetry collection Mountain Roosters. He is a poet, singer-songwriter, and farmer from eastern Kentucky. His work is published in several literary journals including Rattle and Still.

Rick Childers graduated from Berea College in 2016 and will be reading from his upcoming novel Turkey Foot. He is from Estill County and currently works in the Appalachian Center as the Appalachian Male Advocate and Mentor, and is pursuing his MFA in creative writing at Spalding University.

For dinner we will be having buttermilk fried chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, braised collard greens, Caesar salad, classic macaroni salad, and carrot cupcakes.

This event is free and open to the public. No need to RSVP. Just bring yourselves and come ready to learn! The Loyal Jones Appalachian Center is located on the First Floor of Stephenson Hall.

Alumni, please join us in-person or virtually!

The Inauguration of Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon We are pleased to welcome you to the Inauguration of Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon, the 10th president of Berea College, on April 6, 2024.

At Berea, Adrienne Keller Eisenmenger '05 took up the position of student chaplain, a trained resident in one of Berea’s many residence halls who provides spiritual and emotional support to students who need it.

“I think that chaplain program at the time was unique to Berea,” Eisenmenger said. “Many times, you have a crisis in your life, and you may not want to talk to the actual adults about it. But you do want to talk to somebody that’s just there to listen and support.”

Eisenmenger’s desire to serve seeped into all aspects of her academic life. While majoring in elementary education, her study-abroad experience in Costa Rica turned her focus to sustainability, sanitation and water conservation, all subjects that focus on improving the living conditions of people across the globe.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cpkoUx
📷: Nay ’23

We are pleased to welcome you to the Inauguration of Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon, the 10th president of Berea College. The Inauguration Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m.

More Info Here: https://www.berea.edu/president/inauguration

Please join us Wednesday, April 17, for a Berea Day at the Races with fellow alumni in the Lexington / Kentucky Room, one of Keeneland's formal dining rooms. Located on the 4th floor and overlooking the racetrack, the Lexington / Kentucky Room offers a spectacular view of the horses in the final stretch to the finish line. The ticket price ($100) includes admission to Keeneland, an amazing lunch buffet, and non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

This year, we have increased the number of available tickets to 50 because we will not have a fall Berea Day at the Races, so get your tickets today!

🏇 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3wGQYkE
📷: Wylie ’05

We are extremely grateful for all of the alums that prioritized the opportunity to network with our students this evening! We truly understand the sacrifice to return to campus during the work week & we do not take your presence for granted. Another successful collaboration with the Office of Internships & Career Development!! 💙

Quality Time with the South Central Kentucky Berea Alumni💙

Dr. Dayna Cheesman Mohammadione ’78 and Dr. Ali Mohammadione ’78 speaking at the Sweetheart Reception held during Summer Reunion 2023. We hope you will join us at Summer Reunion 2024, scheduled June 14-16! 💙

📷: Brooklynn Kenney

Have you connected with us on LinkedIn? Connecting with us on LinkedIn allows our alums to stay updated on industry insights, job opportunities, and network with fellow professionals within our community. It's a valuable platform to maintain a strong bond with our alma mater and leverage our collective expertise.

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Book Of One Blood: How a small Kentucky college fulfills big dreams—an international student perspective

Real people. Real success. Read alumni impact stories here: https://magazine.berea.edu/category/alumni-impact/