Public Relations


Physical Address:
107 Jackson Street
(Corner of Center and Short Street)
Berea, KY 40404

Mailing Address:
Berea College Public Relations
CPO 2142
Berea, KY 40404

Phone: 859-985-3018
Fax: 859-985-3556


Jay Buckner

Contact Jay

As Communications Manager, Jay is responsible for managing official electronic communication strategies to both internal and external audiences. These communications involve information for Web site content, newsletters, online news (BCnow) and calendar pages, and other electronic mediums. In addition, this office serves as the primary point of contact for media and other inquirers. Since 2004, Jay has won 12 CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) awards for various projects.

Jay began working at Berea College in 2002. After graduating with degrees in communications and public relations from Morehead State University in 1993, Jay worked as a television news reporter and videographer for several years.

Prior to joining Berea, Jay also worked in communications and research at the University of Kentucky, and managed a conferencing center at a Lexington hospital.

Some of Jay’s noteworthy projects include:

Video Projects

Resources for Media
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Distinctions
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Berea's Story
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Calendar of Events
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Campus Directory
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Maps and Directions
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Quick Facts
Publications
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BCnow – Online Newsroom
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Berea College Magazine
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Brochures
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News Releases and Archives
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Video News Releases