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Berry Police outlines immigration enforcement, off-campus crime policies

Officials from Berry College Police Department (BCPD) shared details on their approach to immigration enforcement activities and off-campus crime. While they declined to share specifics on how they would handle immigration enforcement actions, they said they regularly cooperate with local law enforcement. Continue reading Berry Police outlines immigration enforcement, off-campus crime policies

Berry for Change aims to provide space for civil discourse

A group of six students founded Berry for Change (BFC), a new student group, in response to recent killings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in cities around the United States. The founding members’ goal for BFC is to provide a safe space for civil discourse between students about current political events. Continue reading Berry for Change aims to provide space for civil discourse

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Classic Learning Test joins ACT, SAT as accepted admissions tests at Berry

Berry is a test-optional school that accepts test scores a student believes will enhance their application when applying to college. Senior Associate Director of Admission Trevor Ehrenheim said that Berry accepts the newer Classic Learning Test (CLT), which focuses on the humanities and classical authors, in addition to the SAT and ACT. Berry has been willing to accept the CLT since Aug. 1, 2020 when they adopted a test-optional policy for the admission cycle. Continue reading Classic Learning Test joins ACT, SAT as accepted admissions tests at Berry

Grubhub ordering begins to pick up speed at Viking Court

Berry Dining Services opened mobile ordering at Viking Court last fall, changing how students interact with one of the busiest spots on campus. This makes it possible for students to order food on their phones, reducing foot traffic and congestion, shortening wait times and elevating the dining experience for the campus. Continue reading Grubhub ordering begins to pick up speed at Viking Court

New law may add hunting, outdoor education to school curriculum

Georgia’s General Assembly recently passed legislation allowing public schools to teach courses on outdoor and hunter safety starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Should the legislation be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) will be required to establish standards and a curriculum before April 1, 2026. Certified Hunter Education (HE) instructors will be able to teach sixth- through twelfth-grade students in public schools.  Continue reading New law may add hunting, outdoor education to school curriculum