Berea College

09/03/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of the Berea College Magazine has arrived!

🔗 Check it out: https://magazine.berea.edu/category/summer-2026/

09/02/2026

"Going to Turkey is an experience my life truly wouldn't have been the same without, but I don't know that I could've achieved that without Berea and their endless opportunities and support. Not only did I get to visit and experience another country, but I also got to study a class I was really interested in. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to go to Turkey and Berea's help to get there!" - Maya Meads '27

09/01/2026

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.

Read details here: https://www.berea.edu/mountaineer-news/news/berea-college-again-named-no-1-best-college-in-washington-monthlys-2026-college-guide

08/30/2026

Berea College, the private liberal arts college in Kentucky will provide every enrolled student the opportunity to earn a fully funded four-year degree beginning in Fall 2027. The initiative — known as the Financial Freedom Pledge— guarantees that Berea will cover 100 percent of students’ tuition, housing, food and fees without loans. Learn more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2026/08/28/berea-college-to-offer-all-its-students-a-fully-funded-four-year-degree/?utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB

08/27/2026

Starting Fall 2027, Berea College will guarantee 100% of tuition, housing, food, fees, and supplies are covered without loans for all students.

Your Future, Fully Funded Berea College is revolutionizing the economics of higher education. We are the first college in the country to exclusively admit students with unlimited potential and limited resources, and to provide every student with a fully funded degree—covering tuition, housing, foo...

08/26/2026

A pivotal moment in Berea College’s story is coming this Thursday.

You won’t want to miss this. Join us for the livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/6131536/4dc87d6d4c

08/26/2026

We can't wait to welcome our alumni home for ONE REUNION September 25-27! Register here: https://bereareunion.vfairs.com/en/registration-form

For the first time in our history, alumni from generations will gather on campus for ONE REUNION­­—a weekend inspired by Berea’s One Blood, All Peoples core belief. Together, we will celebrate the traditions, memories, and people that connect us through time. Whether you graduated 5 years ago or 50 years ago—this ONE REUNION is for you.

08/18/2026

There’s nothing quite like seeing campus come back to life. Welcome back, Bereans! 💙

📷: Crystal Wylie '05, Sonam Tsering '27

08/11/2026

Fall is around the corner, and our calendar is packed with exciting events! Get a head start on your plans and check out what’s coming up: https://calendar.berea.edu/all/audience/Public

Your Fall 2026 soundtrack is here!🎶

Save the dates, bring a friend, and experience the incredible music our students and faculty are creating this semester.

We'll save you a seat!

(Student recitals will be added as the semester unfolds. Follow us and don't miss any updates!)

08/06/2026

Raised in a household where education and music were the building blocks of his childhood, Matt Parsons ’15 wanted his music to reflect his regional identity. He never imagined it would lead to Grammy Award recognition.

🔗 Read More from the Berea College Magazine: https://magazine.berea.edu/alumni-impact/building-a-community-of-writers/
📷: Niema Hussain '27