Recent Posts from Jay Buckner

Berea College Begins Construction on “Deep Green Residence Hall”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jay Buckner

Construction Webcam Reload page to update or visit our construction dashboard. Berea College will begin construction on what will be the most energy-efficient residence hall in the commonwealth of Kentucky, if not the country, in April 2012. The three-story, 42,000 … Continue reading →

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Appalachian author Gurney Norman tells Berea College graduates to find wisdom in unexpected places

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jay Buckner

Speaking at Berea College’s 139th commencement on May 8, Gurney Norman, Kentucky Poet Laureate in 2009-10 and director of the University of Kentucky’s creative writing program, challenged seniors to find wisdom in unexpected places and question whether or not accumulating data is the … Continue reading →

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Candis Cantrell Talks about Her Traditional Values

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jay Buckner

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.

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Kay Smith Offers Scholarships and Encouragement

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Jay Buckner

Kay Smith first learned about Berea College while she was a student enrolled at Sullins College in Virginia. During a convocation, the Sullins president’s wife mentioned Berea as one of those distinctive educational institutions that served Appalachia. “It just made … Continue reading →

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