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  1. The program allows students from Berea College and Transy to work alongside experienced scientists, conduct studies, present findings at academic conferences and contribute to published research.
    Faculty & Staff
    Nov 6, 2026

    Berea College, Transylvania University Expand Collaborative Animal Research with New Center

    A growing research partnership between Berea College and Transylvania University is entering a new chapter with the establishment of Transylvania’s Center for Animal Behavior, Cognition & Well-Being.

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  2. The Berea College Concert Choir will present its fall concert, themed “We Are One,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 in Berea College’s Presser Hall Gray Auditorium.
    Community
    Nov 2, 2026

    Berea College Concert Choir Hosting Fall Concert

    The Berea College Concert Choir will present its fall concert, themed “We Are One,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 in Berea College’s Presser Hall Gray Auditorium.

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  3. The Berea College Black Music Ensemble will host its 57th anniversary fall concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in Union Church to celebrate unity through gospel music and fellowship of brotherly love.
    Community
    Oct 29, 2026

    Berea College Black Music Ensemble to Host Fall Concert

    BEREA, Ky. – The Berea College Black Music Ensemble will host its 57th anniversary fall concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in Union Church to celebrate unity through gospel music and fellowship of brotherly love.

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  4. Community members are invited to join Berea College students, faculty and staff to walk, run or roll their way to a stronger community during the fifth annual Better Togther 5K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.
    Community
    Oct 26, 2026

    Better Together 5K Returns Nov. 7 to Support Berea Food Bank

    BEREA, Ky. – Community members are invited to join Berea College students, faculty and staff to walk, run or roll their way to a stronger community during the fifth annual Better Together 5K at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Hosted by Berea College’s Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS) at Berea College, in

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  5. Berea College has appointed Joshua “Josh” Shannon, CFA, as its first chief investment officer, establishing a new leadership position focused on the long-term stewardship of the College’s endowment.
    Faculty & Staff
    Oct 21, 2026

    Berea College appoints first chief investment officer to oversee endowment stewardship

    Berea College has appointed Joshua “Josh” Shannon, CFA, as its first chief investment officer, establishing a new leadership position focused on the long-term stewardship of the College’s endowment.

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  6. This fall, Berea College’s Doris Ulmann Galleries will present “Sonya Clark: 1-877-OUR-CURL,” an exhibition featuring the work of internationally recognized multimedia artist Sonya Clark. This is the first time Clark’s letterpress print series will be showcased in its entirety.
    Community
    Oct 16, 2026

    Berea College Doris Ulmann Galleries Present First-Ever Full Showing of Sonya Clark’s “1-877-OUR-CURL”

    BEREA, Ky. – This fall, Berea College’s Doris Ulmann Galleries will present “Sonya Clark: 1-877-OUR-CURL,” an exhibition featuring the work of internationally recognized multimedia artist Sonya Clark. This is the first time Clark’s letterpress print series will be showcased in its entirety. Clark will give an artist talk in conjunction with the exhibition’s opening at 5

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    Community
    Oct 1, 2026

    Berea College Welcomes Community Members to Free Fall Convocations Featuring Authors, Innovators and Performers

    Dubbed “Berea’s Largest Classroom,” Berea College Convocations create opportunities for intellectual exploration, artistic expression and meaningful dialogue. While Convocations serve as an integral part of the student experience, many events each semester are also open to the public.

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  8. Berea College Campus in the fall
    Admissions Insights
    Sep 25, 2026

    Berea College Ranked No. 1 in Best Value and Service Learning by U.S. News & World Report

    Berea College has again earned national recognition for delivering an exceptional, affordable education, ranking No. 1 in Best Value Schools and No. 1 in Service Learning in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The College was also ranked No. 62 among National Liberal Arts Colleges, No. 4 among Most Innovative Schools, and recognized among the nation’s leaders in first-year experiences, internships, undergraduate teaching and social mobility.

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  9. Events
    Sep 14, 2026

    Berea College Invites Community to Inaugural One Reunion Mountaineer Fest

    Berea College will host the inaugural Mountaineer Fest – a free outdoor music festival – from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Alumni Fields, located at 225 Scaffold Cane Road in Berea.

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  10. Students on campus at Berea College
    Admissions Insights
    Sep 1, 2026

    Berea College Again Named No. 1 Best College in Washington Monthly’s 2026 College Guide

    BEREA, Ky. – Berea College has once again been named the No. 1 college in the nation in Washington Monthly’s 2026 College Guide and Rankings, earning the top spot among more than 1,400 four-year colleges and universities across the country.

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