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Mountaineer News
Campus news and stories for Berea College
“Many Bristles, One Brush” Benches on Display at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in D.C.
Media Mentions
Read how Berea College’s programs, achievements, and people have captured the attention of media outlets regionally and beyond.
Berea College: The Little College That Could
Source: Washington Monthly Podcast (interview with President Cheryl Nixon)
Berea College named ‘number one best college for your tuition and tax dollars’
Source: WEKU
Berea College recognized for holistic approach to education
Source: WKYT
Berea Beloved Spotlight
The Berea Beloved Spotlight showcases the achievements, projects, and meaningful contributions of students, faculty, staff, and alumni that exemplify excellence and bring pride to the our Berea Beloved community.
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.
Faculty Spotlight: Ansel Elkins
A dark sky can illuminate the soul in a way that modern lights cannot. Visiting assistant professor of creative writing Ansel Elkins leads her students into places so dark they invoke “a poetic frenzy.”