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Berea College Hosts Annual Celebration of Christmas

Gretchen Dykstra book cover

Gretchen Dykstra, author of newly released book exploring the contemporary mission of Berea College, to speak at College convocation

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51st annual Celebration of Traditional Music bringing a variety of performers to Berea

Future re-opening of bell hooks Institute at Berea College announced in celebration of bell’s birthday

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Washington Monthly names Berea College No. 1 Best Liberal Arts College, No. 1 Best Bang for the Buck in the South

Berea College to host world-renowned pianist Zhu Wang as the first Stephenson Memorial Concert of the school year

Draper cupola in the sunset.

Berea College taking steps to make education even more affordable for students

Janis Ian

“Breaking Silence” four-day event to celebrate opening of Janis Ian Archives

Berea College student wins Emmy Award

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For the second consecutive year, Berea College receives Kentucky’s only Five-Star Rating by Money Magazine

Rendering of the new building that will replace the Edwards Building.

Berea College begins construction on new building to replace Edwards Building

Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, housed at Berea College, names new executive director

Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, housed at Berea College, names new executive director

Elvin Combs Fieldhouse

Berea College Athletics Dedicates Elvin Combs Fieldhouse 

Berea College celebrates 186 graduates at 2024 commencement

Berea College to Host Chairmaker Event

Cornbread and Tortillas to Perform at Berea College

Master Kora player to perform at Berea College

American Artist Robert Shetterly to present at Berea College Convocation

Kristin Smith and Ouita Michel receive Berea College Service Award

Berea Radio student Ceara Young (26)

Berea College Radio awarded low-power FM license by the FCC

International Violinist Benjamin Baker to perform at Berea College convocation

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Celebrating Berea’s Labor Day

Comedian Ahamed Weinberg to perform at Berea College

Rev. Dr. LeSette M. Wright to speak at Berea College convocation

Flamenco Louisville to perform at Berea College

“Friday Finds” offers public a look at the Saint John’s Bible

Charles Booker to speak at Berea College convocation

Culture Writer Evette Dionne to speak at Berea College Convocation 

Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky

Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky hosting free teacher professional development workshop

 Berea College Celebrates 77 Graduates at Mid-Year Ceremony

Berea College Farm Store Celebrating 10th Anniversary

Registration now open for spring classes at the Berea College Woodworking School at Pinecroft

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Japanese American Taiko group to perform at Berea College

Wood working student in Student Craft shaping wood for a basket

Berea College Student Craft Exhibit on Display at University of Wisconsin-Madison

McClain Family Band

Celebration of Traditional Music to Honor McClain Family Band

Loyal Jones

Berea College Statement on the Death of Appalachian Studies Pioneer Loyal Jones

Jessie Reasor Zander

Berea College Statement on the Death of Jessie Reasor Zander, the State’s First Black Graduate Post-Day Law

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The Wall Street Journal Names Berea College Kentucky’s Top College Offering the Best Value

Jordanian musical virtuoso, Farah Siraj, performs at Berea College

Discover the Poetry and Art of Puerto Rico with Friday Finds

Brick college building on Berea campus during spring with students sitting on the green lawn.

Washington Monthly names Berea College No. 2 Best Liberal Arts College, No. 1 in Social Mobility

One Community. One Circle. One Blood. Convocation header surrounded by pictures of students, staff, faculty and alumni.

President Nixon to Celebrate Community at First Opening Convocation

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Berea College Giving Day is Aug. 31

Berea College Education Studies Department Adds Two New Members

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Berea College Receives Kentucky’s Only 5-Star Rating by Money Magazine

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Berea College named a Lowest Net Prices College by the U.S. Department of Education

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Statement from Incoming Berea College President Cheryl Nixon

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Berea College’s Founding Vision Continues Today

Graphic that says Berea College Joins the Heartland Athletic Conference #oneblood #theheartofD3

Berea College to Join Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Renewable Energy: A Key National and International Leadership Opportunity for Kentucky

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Berea College Celebrates 237 Graduates

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Team Kentucky Gallery includes photos by two Berea College seniors

Roxane Gay

Esteemed New York Times best-selling author Roxane Gay to speak at Berea College convocation

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Berea College, Local Salon Owner Partnering to Offer Kentucky’s First Beauty Product Vending Machine on Berea College Campus

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Berea College Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members

Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Berea College Library Offering Historical Look at Dr. Carter G. Woodson

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Berea College welcomes Award-winning Canadian music group The Wailin’ Jennys

Ann and Carl Evans

Berea College Recognizes 74 Students at Mid-Year Ceremony

Chaka Cummings

Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, Housed at Berea College, Names Inaugural Executive Director

Robert Immell was presented with College Physical Education Student of the Year, and Dr. Michelle Thornton was presented with College Professor of the Year.

Berea College Student and Professor Honored with State Awards in Health and Human Performance

Janis Ian and Dolly Parton

Multiple Grammy Award Winning Artist Janis Ian Donates Personal Archives to Berea College

Rochelle Arms Almengor

Berea Professor Named One of Four Recipients of the 2022-2024 Restorative Justice Research Community Fellows

Andy Glenn

Registration Now Open for Spring Classes at The Woodworking School at Pine Croft

Christmas Concert

Berea College Hosts the Annual Celebration of Christmas

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Berea College, Berea Food Bank Teaming Up to Help Address Food Insecurity

Dr. Cheryl Nixon, Berea College President

Berea College Names 10th President

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Berea College Archaeology and the Forestry Outreach Center to Host Day-Long Celebration of the History of the Berea College Forest

St. Johns Bible

Berea College Hutchins Library Offers Public Look at the Saint John’s Bible

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Berea College Forestry Outreach Teaming with Berea Tourism to Host Berea Tree Week

Jerron Paxton

49th Annual Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music Performances Kick Off with Stephenson Memorial Concert by Jerron Paxton

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Berea College Library Offering Historical Look at the Art of Quilting

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Berea College Planetarium Hosting ‘International Observe the Moon Night’ Event

Photo of bell hooks presenting papers to Berea College in 2015

Berea College hosting Inaugural bell hooks day

Boone Tavern Side View

Olympia Hotel Management to Operate the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant

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Dr. Kathy Bullock and Friends Uncovering the Songs of Slavery and Emancipation

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Berea College Named No. 5 Liberal Arts College, No. 1 Best Bang for the Buck in the South in Washington Monthly’s 2022 College Guide

Berea College sustainability and environmental studies

Grow Appalachia Partners with National Recreation and Parks Association, WalMart Foundation to Support community Wellness Hubs in Berea, Whitesburg

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Blues Artist Brian Owens Bringing R&B, Soul to Berea College Campus This Week

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Berea College Offering Support to Eastern Kentucky Areas Devastated by Recent Flooding

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Berea College Giving Day is Thursday, Sept. 1

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Berea College Ranks No. 4 on List of Kentucky Colleges with Best Praxis Elementary Education Pass Rates

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Berea College’s Justin Skeens Wins Three Emmys

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Berea College Junior Nathaniel Fish Selected as 2022 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow

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Lexington Gallery to Feature Works by Berea College Student Craft Program Staff, Apprentices

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21 Berea College Students Named Gilman Program Award Winners

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Berea College Professor Silas House Awarded Duggins Prize, Largest Given to an LGBTQ Writer in the United States

Berea College Board of Trustees Elects New Member

An artist rendering of the first of two tech buildings to be built on the Berea College campus

Berea College Launches $10 Million Campaign to Build Two Future-Focused Tech Buildings

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Berea Students Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

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Money Names Berea College 20th Best Overall, 10th Best in the South

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Berea College Constructing Second Hydroelectric Generating Plant at Lock 14 in Beattyville

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Berea College Recognizes 260 Students During First In-Person Spring Graduation Ceremony Since 2019

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2022 Berea College Service Awards Presented to Former Berea College First Lady Jane Stephenson, Community Organizer Michael Maloney

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Berea College Student Nationally Honored as Major of the Year in Health & Human Performance

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Two Berea College Students Selected as Watson Fellows

Ezell becomes the Appalachian Eagle during the Clear Creek premier of the full Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man performance

<em>Ezell</em> National Tour Launches in Berea Over Earth Day Weekend

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Founding Member of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Sule Greg Wilson, to Perform at Berea College

National Book Foundation Authors Present “The Environment of Now” at Berea College

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Berea College Joins New Collegiate Conference of the South Following USA South Separation

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Berea College Woodworking School at Pine Croft Spring Registration Now Open