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Carrying Berry into the World

Everyone agrees - there's something special about Berry that stays with you. Here are more stories of how Berry alumni, students and friends are channeling that spirit in their careers, service and lives.

These alumni, students and others are showing what it means to be "Always Berry" - and making a difference in the process.

A Gift of Gratitude

Scholarships made it possible for Navywife and mother of two, Barbara Bentley, to earn her Berry degree. Now, she’sdoing the same for others by endowing a scholarship at Berry through her will.“ … that’s what...Read More

Ask the Expert: Kelly Holloway

Having a will can give you the assurance that your loved onesand causes you care about will be provided for after you’re gone. To learn moreabout wills, don’t miss “Ask the Expert” with Kelly Holloway, an...Read More

Robert Carpenter (87C)

Reflecting on his 31.5-year career as a U.S. Navy chaplain and 27 years of pastoral ministry, Robert Carpenter testifies of two things: the faithfulness of God and the impact his experience as one of the inaugural...Read More

Mark Banta (82C)

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Distinguished Service Mark Banta (87C) When Atlanta Magazine issues its annual list of the "Atlanta 500," Mark Banta (82C) is regularly included among the ranks of...Read More

Robert Swarthout (04C)

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Entrepreneurial Spirit Robert Swarthout (04C) From a partnership launched during his days as a Berry student, Robert Swarthout has honed his business acumen and...Read More

Caroline Gettis Huffaker (09C)

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Outstanding Young Alumni Caroline Gettis Huffaker (09C) A volunteer position with the Sexual Assault Center of NWGA while a Berry student ignited a passion for...Read More

Bridgette Stewart (98C)

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Distinguished Achievement Bridgette Stewart (98C) Bridgette Stewart’s career in higher education has spanned over 20 years. Throughout that time, her focus has been...Read More

Hester Parks (95C)

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Entrepreneurial Spirit Hester Parks (95C) Having started her career as a financial analyst, Hester Parks took the leap to follow her dream of owning her own event...Read More

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Pat Jackson (82C, FFS)

Patricia Jackson (82C, FFS)

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Distinguished Service Patricia Jackson (82C, FFS) Patricia Jackson is a retired educator who taught students with disabilities and supervised special education and...Read More