Berry Alumni

These Berry alums are coming together to make a difference, and they’re inviting you to join them. Berry's first-ever Day of Giving is April 8, a day where you can rally around the programs, scholarships, teams and experiences that mean the most to you. dayofgiving.alwaysberry.com

Ellen Axson Wilson, President Woodrow Wilson’s first wife, had ties to Rome and corresponded with Martha Berry. After Ellen passed in 1914, she was buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Martha shared photos of Berry girls honoring her grave, for which Wilson expressed gratitude.

We are excited to announce the Vikings 2026 Inaugural Hall of Fame class: berryvikings.com/news/2026/3/23… #BattleBerry #WeAllRow

Today kicks off our first ever Day of Giving campaign. Let's all row together! @_RealAD_ @BerryAlumni @berrycollege #WeAllRow #BattleBerry

Did you know Martha Berry never held the title of president? As founder and director of the Berry Schools, she led with vision and grit, but the title came later. The only woman to serve as president was Dr. Gloria Shatto.

Did you know Dr. Sandeep Mazumder is Berry’s ninth official president, though 11 individuals have served in the role? In the early-to-mid 1950s, Dr. Williams McChesney Martin Jr. and Dr. Samuel Henry Cook both served as acting president.

Did you know President Theodore Roosevelt encouraged Martha Berry to open a school for girls? In a 1909, letter, he praised her school for boys for girls opened later that fall, and Roosevelt visited the Berry Schools on Oct. 8, 1910.

Did you know Berry’s longest-serving presidents helped shape generations of learning on the Hill? Dr. John Bertrand (1956-79), Dr. Stephen Briggs (2006-25), Dr. Gloria Shatto (1980-98) and Dr. G. Leland Green (1926-44) guided Berry through decades of growth and change.

Merry Christmas, Berry Alumni! Wherever this season finds you, may it be filled with joy, reflection and the connections that make Berry feel like home, year after year. Wishing you peace, warmth and a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Berry.

Happy Birthday, Martha Berry! We celebrate her pioneering impact on education, emphasizing a holistic work-study approach that nurtures the "head, heart, and hands" and look forward to this weekend's Mountain Day festivities!

From career wins to family news, we love sharing your stories! Send us your update for the next issue of Berry magazine: alwaysberry.com/classnotes

Rome-area alums: Raise a glass with us as we welcome Berry College’s new president, Dr. Sandeep Mazumder Sept. 23 | 5:30–7 p.m. Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill alwaysberry.com/mazumder-rome

Join alumni, parents and friends Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a casual evening with good food, great conversation and scenic views at the Columbus Botanical Gardens. Register by Aug. 24 at alwaysberry.com/columbus

Berry family, don’t miss this! Alumni Night at Truist Park is Sept. 12. Register by Aug. 10: alwaysberry.com/braves

Save the Date for Mountain Day Weekend 2025: October 10–12 Event registration will open in August, so don't miss out! Take a moment to update your contact info so you’re in the loop on all things Mountain Day: alwaysberry.com/updateinfo

New address? New email? New phone number? Help us help you stay connected to Berry! When you update your information, you'll ✅ get campus updates ✅ receive event invitations ✅ connect with fellow alumni ✅ receive Berry publications alwaysberry.com/updateinfo

Food. Friends. Fireworks. Berry. Don’t miss Berry Alumni Night on Sept. 12. Register by Aug. 10: alwaysberry.com/braves

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, Berry Alumni! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a day filled with sunshine, celebration and gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. Here’s to community, courage and the spirit that brings us together — today and always. Have a safe and joyful Independence Day!

🏟️ BERRY ALUMNI: Sept. 12 at Truist Park is going to be EPIC! ✅ Unlimited food at Terrace Gardens ✅ Braves vs. Astros premium seats ✅ Fireworks show finale ✅ Your Berry family Space is limited. Register now at alwaysberry.com/braves Registration closes Aug. 10!

Hey, Athens-area alumni! We’re hosting a Saturday morning brunch just for you. Join fellow Berry grads at Mama’s Boy on June 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy Southern comfort food, great conversation and Berry giveaways. Register by June 12 at alwaysberry.com/athensbrunchfun