Student Spotlights
Natalie Crone
nov. 16, 2011
She came with a horse and will leave with a plan for the rest of her life. (Video edited by Katie Willhoit '14.)
Hong Ren Zhang Durandal
nov. 16, 2011
Many economics majors just hope to get a good job once they're out of college. Berea College senior Hong Durandal, however, can't wait that long.
Sam Gleaves Talks Berea and Mountain Music
Apr. 14, 2011
Sam Gleaves’ casual and cheery demeanor accounts for his nicknames, “Smiling Sam” and “Sunshine Sam,” as he is known around campus, both for his friendly nature and yellow hair.
Student Spotlight: Candis Cantrell Talks about Her Traditional Values
Apr. 27, 2010
Candis enjoys traditional activities like quilting and making jams. Raised in Morgan County, Ky., she is the first in her family to attend college. She plans to return home after graduation.
Tommy Boykin Thoughtfully Defines His Future at Berea
Nov. 20, 2009
What kind of socks does a physics major wear? Well, if you’re Tommy Boykin, there are two kinds of socks in the world: dress socks and black Nike athletic socks, specifically the running type that are engineered for each foot. On laundry day Tommy dutifully matches right with left, mashes them into a ball and puts them in the top drawer of his dresser in Blue Ridge, a residence hall at Berea.
Student Spotlight: Jordan Whitehead
Nov. 20, 2009
“The time I’ve spent on this Earth has truly been a vapour.”
Xiliang Lin Talks about Internship with Nobel Prize Winner
Nov. 20, 2009
In the summer of 2009 Berea senior Xiliang Lin interned with Dr. James Heckman, 2000 recipient of the Nobel Prize in economics.
Nathan Hall Pursues Biofuels to Help Local Communities
Nov. 20, 2009
Hall's interest in biofuels prompted him to create an independent study program about biofuels at Berea. What started as an interest ended as a fully functional miniature biofuel plant for the college, and a career path for the young entrepreneur.
Catherine Beechie Takes a Non-Traditional Approach to Berea
Nov. 20, 2009
Berea College was the only school on the list that met, and in some areas exceeded, my standards. ... I found Berea College to be irresistible.
