Before Anna Helton ’16 attended Berry College, she never dreamed of becoming a software engineer. But thanks to the guidance of a professor, she is building creative solutions for clients and thriving in her career.
Love the aquarium? You don’t have to study marine biology to work there! The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is one of the largest in the world. It’s home to fish, penguins, sharks, whales and now Berry alumni Spencer Miller and Taylor Moore.
Combining her love of animals and a family military tradition, Elizabeth Anthony (16C) is on her way to her dream job with the Army Veterinary Corps. While at Berry, the 2016 graduate double majored in animal science and biochemistry, immersing herself in the culture of animal care and demanding academic rigor that Berry is known for.
Help from an attentive faculty member and a bit of jazz helped Mark Morton (16C) find his dream! Mark initially entered Berry as a midfielder for the lacrosse team, but an injury led him to leave the sports life in pursuit of another calling.
Brittany Miller (16C) never missed a chance to engage with Berry’s community. This math major joined in the fun whenever possible, from intramural soccer to student/faculty brain games in the physics lounge.
Emily Stromberg (16C) isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. As a student at Berry, the aspiring doctor took her time seriously, juggling a rigorous volleyball schedule and a challenging biology major.
Travis Helton (16C) is a problem solver. As a creative technology major at Berry, he was used to taking imaginative ideas and making them a reality.
Natalie Tracy (16C) has a heart for serving others. Though she entered Berry as a math major, that desire to help people coupled with guidance from a caring faculty member convinced her that Berry’s baccalaureate degree nursing program was the ideal fit.
Berry could always count on Lindsey Purvis (16C) to stand out among her peers. No job was too small in her theatre work, and she was a rising star both in the classroom and behind-the-scenes for Berry’s theatre productions.
Rhett Morrell (16C) found her love of teaching while at Berry, but it was her study abroad experience in Norway where she developed a passion for other cultures that led her to pursue a career overseas.
Sam Jones (16C) has a knack for numbers. As a Gate of Opportunity Scholar working his way through Berry, he found application for his aptitude through one-on-one interaction with his economics professors and extensive participation in the on-campus Work Experience Program.
Stephen Stamps (16C) knew how to shine at Berry. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre and a minor in business, he learned how to combine passion with practicality.
At Berry, Amanda Ashley (16C) pursued her dreams of making the world a better place. Whether at home or abroad, Amanda stood out among the rest, studying abroad in Moscow with the Gilman scholarship, yet tutoring at-risk children in Rome.
Berry has a knack for helping students think outside the box. Kyle Harris (16C), an exceptional student and track star, anticipated going into a career in physical therapy with his bachelor’s of science in biochemistry.
From day one, Berry challenged Amanda Dean (16C) to become a better scholar, educator and innovator. A dual math and education major, she knows about hard work and solving tough problems.
Matt Murphy (16C) never missed a chance to stand out as an exceptional leader at Berry.
From a family of 29 children, some of whom were adopted, Tessa Piety (16C) found her opportunity to shine at Berry.
Passionate leader, dedicated entrepreneur, research assistant, and world traveler…is there anything Rhoxie Ellard (16C) can’t do?
What’s a sophomore to do when she discovers her passion for marine biology – while attending college in the mountains of Northwest Georgia?
It was a long shot that two students from the same school would be accepted into Indiana University’s highly ranked graduate program in student affairs. These two beat the odds.
With his sights set on a career in spacecraft propulsion, it’s no surprise that Vedant Mehta (16C) flew through his undergraduate program at warp speed.
It was the scream heard around the campus. Colleen Curlee (16C) couldn’t contain her excitement when she was chosen from 600 applicants for a film and video internship at Big Machine Records.