News

  1. Community members are invited to join Berea College students, faculty and staff to walk, run or roll their way to a stronger community during the fifth annual Better Togther 5K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.
    Community
    Oct 26, 2026

    Better Together 5K Returns Nov. 7 to Support Berea Food Bank

    BEREA, Ky. – Community members are invited to join Berea College students, faculty and staff to walk, run or roll their way to a stronger community during the fifth annual Better Together 5K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Hosted by Berea College’s Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS) at Berea College, in

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  2. Berea College has appointed Joshua “Josh” Shannon, CFA, as its first chief investment officer, establishing a new leadership position focused on the long-term stewardship of the College’s endowment.
    Faculty & Staff
    Oct 21, 2026

    Berea College appoints first chief investment officer to oversee endowment stewardship

    Berea College has appointed Joshua “Josh” Shannon, CFA, as its first chief investment officer, establishing a new leadership position focused on the long-term stewardship of the College’s endowment.

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  3. This fall, Berea College’s Doris Ulmann Galleries will present “Sonya Clark: 1-877-OUR-CURL,” an exhibition featuring the work of internationally recognized multimedia artist Sonya Clark. This is the first time Clark’s letterpress print series will be showcased in its entirety.
    Community
    Oct 16, 2026

    Berea College Doris Ulmann Galleries Present First-Ever Full Showing of Sonya Clark’s “1-877-OUR-CURL”

    BEREA, Ky. – This fall, Berea College’s Doris Ulmann Galleries will present “Sonya Clark: 1-877-OUR-CURL,” an exhibition featuring the work of internationally recognized multimedia artist Sonya Clark. This is the first time Clark’s letterpress print series will be showcased in its entirety. Clark will give an artist talk in conjunction with the exhibition’s opening at 5

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  4. Phelps Stokes
    Community
    Oct 1, 2026

    Berea College Welcomes Community Members to Free Fall Convocations Featuring Authors, Innovators and Performers

    Dubbed “Berea’s Largest Classroom,” Berea College Convocations create opportunities for intellectual exploration, artistic expression and meaningful dialogue. While Convocations serve as an integral part of the student experience, many events each semester are also open to the public.

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  5. Berea College Campus in the fall
    Admissions Insights
    Sep 25, 2026

    Berea College Ranked No. 1 in Best Value and Service Learning by U.S. News & World Report

    Berea College has again earned national recognition for delivering an exceptional, affordable education, ranking No. 1 in Best Value Schools and No. 1 in Service Learning in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The College was also ranked No. 62 among National Liberal Arts Colleges, No. 4 among Most Innovative Schools, and recognized among the nation’s leaders in first-year experiences, internships, undergraduate teaching and social mobility.

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  6. Events
    Sep 14, 2026

    Berea College Invites Community to Inaugural One Reunion Mountaineer Fest

    Berea College will host the inaugural Mountaineer Fest – a free outdoor music festival – from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Alumni Fields, located at 225 Scaffold Cane Road in Berea.

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  7. Students on campus at Berea College
    Admissions Insights
    Sep 1, 2026

    Berea College Again Named No. 1 Best College in Washington Monthly’s 2026 College Guide

    BEREA, Ky. – Berea College has once again been named the No. 1 college in the nation in Washington Monthly’s 2026 College Guide and Rankings, earning the top spot among more than 1,400 four-year colleges and universities across the country.

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  8. Berea College Fully Funded degree announcement
    Admissions Insights
    Aug 27, 2026

    Berea College Launches “Financial Freedom Pledge,” Creating a Fully Funded Degree

    Berea College is revolutionizing the economics of higher education through its Financial Freedom Pledge, a bold commitment that will provide every enrolled student with a fully funded degree beginning in Fall 2027. The comprehensive initiative covers 100% of tuition, housing, food, and fees without loans, allowing students to pursue their education without financial barriers.

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  9. New Berea College Visitor Center Opens Aug. 3, Bringing the “Berea Story” to Life
    News From Berea
    Jul 27, 2026

    New Berea College Visitor Center Opens Aug. 3, Bringing the “Berea Story” to Life

    Beginning Aug. 3, visitors to Berea College will experience a new gateway to the College’s remarkable story with the opening of the reimagined Berea College Visitor Center in College Square.

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  10. COOPER HEWITT ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL DESIGN AWARD WINNERS
    Community
    Jul 16, 2026

    Berea College Student Craft, Woodworking School at Pine Croft, Receive $200,000 in Craft Catalyst Initiative Grants

    Berea College Student Craft and the College’s Woodworking School at Pine Croft have received part of a $10 million grant as part of a partnership between Etsy and the Center for Craft.

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