Though trained as an actor, Trey Wilkerson ’24 worked as the stitch supervisor in the theatre department’s costume shop and gained experience in set design, lighting, sound, directing and playwriting.
Finance major Chelsea Landreau ’24 graduated with multiple job offers and found an inspiring role she loves as a client service associate at Sound View Wealth Advisors. Looking back, she attributes her professional development to her work experiences and mentors at Berry.
Berry education majors with an interest in science and math enter the workforce with competitive resumes, thanks to hundreds of classroom hours earned before graduation.
Hannah Blanton ’25 pursued research early on in her Berry career. Her experiences as a student researcher took her from student symposiums and research grants all the way to a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.
A family studies introductory course changed everything for Charlie Sims ’24. He decided to major in psychology and served as a peer wellness coach, an experience that contributed to landing a post-grad job with a mental health center. Involved in many areas of campus life, from football player to Gate Scholar, Charlie received the Martha Berry Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award.
Lulie Ebaugh ’22 dreamed of a new professional direction after taking a break from her career to raise her son. Unsure of her exact path, she embraced the Berry MBA program to explore possibilities, which led to owning Lulie's Riverside Gourmet.
Exercise science major and student athlete Diego Lopez-Barahona ’24 praises the hands-on, real-world learning he experienced at Berry. From organizing college intramurals and getting experience in internships to working for a tennis center, he’s on his way to fulfilling his lifelong goals.
Anna Kelly Lawless embarked on her college experience knowing she wanted a career that would be care-focused and mission-minded. The guidance of college mentors and transformative learning experiences fueled her desire to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sciences.
Working in a biochemistry research lab at Berry, Caitlin Herring ’24 was listed as a researcher in a prestigious journal. Close mentoring by a caring professor instilled confidence and the skill set to step into computational chemistry.
Berry’s Class of 2024 recently stepped into the world — ready for the challenges and thankful professors who guided them.
Recent Berry graduate Morgan Frye is not only a four-time First Team All-SAA honoree and a regional college softball champion, but also a member of the newest class of law students starting at Ohio State University in the fall of 2024.
As Rosa Sanchez Alvarado ’24 enters the professional world, her hands-on experiences showcase her competitive skill set in marketing. From crafting campaigns in class to spearheading real-world initiatives, she took advantage of projects and internships while mentoring others.
From gaming to problem-solving, Sydney Brown shares how she built an immersive experience, found her place in Hackberry Lab and was shaped into a confident leader ready to take on the world of technology and design.
One-on-one coaching and classes tailored to real-world scenarios provided the tools this education professional needed to move into management while working full-time.
Event planner gains competitive edge through tailored MBA program and one-on-one mentoring.
Three Berry-minted entrepreneurs continue to evolve their clothing line while spreading a message of inclusion.
Gavin Duncan took advantage of Berry’s nursing program — from small class sizes and faculty mentoring to opportunities to learn about health care abroad though the department’s annual cultural immersive experience in Kenya.
Psychology major and registered behavior technician Mackenzie Fowler says Berry experiences beyond the classroom and academic advising helped her reach professional goals and apply textbook knowledge in the real world.
MJ Shaffer always loved technology but discovered the true impact it could have through hands-on coursework, in-depth internships and community engagement at Berry College. Emphasizing solution-driven work and collaboration, MJ encourages computer science students to embrace challenges and try new things.
Alex Rooks ’24 wants to supply the world with safe, plentiful food. Berry prepared her to conduct genetic research that could produce healthier livestock and prevent human disease.
Prepared by courses and work experiences at Berry, senior Annabelle Norton took a bite out of the Big Apple during her summer internship with IEX and returned to with a knowledge of fintech and real-world experience in social media and branding.
Chauncey Brown ’12 didn’t draw a straight line to her future career. Instead, she explored education and people groups, sparking the pursuit of an education policy and analysis master's degree at Harvard as an Equity and Inclusion Fellow.
Khanaja Scott came to Berry to study creative writing. Along the way, she discovered her talent as an editor and writing coach.
HR professional Gabby Sanders applies what she learned about human nature, management and professionalism at Berry.
Rette Solomon ’24 took advantage of Berry’s individually designed major that combined her love of visual storytelling and equestrianism, which helped her land an internship with an international equestrian center and resort.
Genny Castillo ’08 was named one of the top five Latinas reshaping U.S. politics in 2020 and listed in Georgia Trend’s 40 under 40. Her secret to success? The commitment to service instilled at Berry.