Mountaineer News

Berea Students Win 2026 Econ Games

Judge Rules in Favor of Berea College, Strikes Down Eminent Domain Lawsuit

Three-event Berea College Celebration Highlights Kentucky Poet’s “Bucolics” Collection

Beshear to deliver commencement speech at Berea College

Kentucky’s governor will deliver Berea College’s commencement speech this year.

Silas House Named a 2026 Writer’s Hall of Fame Inductees

Crafted at Boone Tavern: The South’s Most Legendary Restaurants Have Outlasted Trends—And Still Set The Standard

Crafted at Boone Tavern named one of The South's Best of 2026 by Southern Living Magazine

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Doug Drewek

Drewek created the electronic music minor at Berea. “This minor isn’t just for music majors on campus,” he said, “it really is interdisciplinary. It includes classes in communication, music, electronics and computer science coming together to give a broad perspective on the area of electronic music. It gives students the ability to pair their interest in electronic music with other areas of interest.”

Alumni Spotlight: Sean Hall ‘25

After winning a regional Emmy before he even graduated, Sean Hall was able to drop the word “aspiring” before the word “filmmaker.” But that kind of success doesn’t happen overnight. Read about Sean’s journey and watch his award-winning piece about the Berea College Crafts program.  

Student Spotlight: Feda ‘27

An act of terrorism nearly cut Feda’s life and ambition short. Facing unimaginable hardship, this Afghan refugee turned award-winning education advocate has big plans to help people back home take control of their futures.