Our View: LifeWorks needs to rethink the hourly limit
The LifeWorks program at Berry is a way for students to gain professional development in their area of study, as well as earn cash on the side. One signifigant problem students face with LifeWorks is the limit on hours. To put this in perspective, freshman are allowed 10 hours, and upperclassman are allowed 12 hours. With the low amount of work hours delegated to each student, it is apparent that LifeWorks has lost some value, as it makes it more difficult for students to support personal needs through the help of Berry, an impending desire to grow within multiple professional settings and a deterrence of important time-management lessons. Continue reading Our View: LifeWorks needs to rethink the hourly limit
Faculty aim to enhance learning while preserving integrity with AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly grows in usage within schools across the nation, educators are looking for a way to not only combat the unethical use of AI but also use it as a tool and make it part of a student’s skill set. Professors at Berry College are seeking ways to use AI in beneficial ways and embracing the new technology. For institutions like Berry, the conversation is no longer about whether AI belongs in the classroom, but rather how it can be implemented responsibly without diminishing the core values of learning. Continue reading Faculty aim to enhance learning while preserving integrity with AI
Foundations curriculum in process of receiving structure updates
President Sandeep Mazumder has launched the General Education Renovation Project (GERP), a series of updates that will be made to the general education curriculum at Berry College to more closely align with the school’s mission and values. This project began with Mazumder’s instruction to the deans and provost David Slade to support faculty in evaluating and updating the foundations curriculum to shape general education to fit the needs of today’s students. Continue reading Foundations curriculum in process of receiving structure updates
Bell Hopping into the New School Year
Berry Bellhops help move freshmen onto Berry Campus. Continue reading Bell Hopping into the New School Year
Women’s soccer team prepares for new challenge
With the upcoming soccer season approaching, Head Coach Kathy Brown of the women’s soccer team at Berry College has many challenges to face this coming season. There are many areas that Brown is looking to improve upon as well as look out for in the
fall semester. Continue reading Women’s soccer team prepares for new challenge
Show off some Viking school spirit
Dear New Vikings,
Welcome to Berry College! We’re thrilled to have you join our vibrant campus community, and I’m excited to introduce you to the dynamic world of athletics that awaits you. Continue reading Show off some Viking school spirit
Travel the world with study abroad
Welcome to the Class of 2029 and welcome to our returning students! I’d also like to extend a special welcome to our students coming to Berry from around the world! Although you all have just arrived to Berry, now is the perfect time to start thinking about studying abroad. Study abroad is for any student in any major, and there are over 600 programs and over 40 different countries you can go to. Continue reading Travel the world with study abroad
Volleyball looks forward to the unexpected this year
The Berry College women’s volleyball team is staring their season in light of a previous victory. They won conference at the Southern Athletic Association Tournament (SAA) and had a first-round win in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament (NCAA). This marks this as their tenth overall wins in the SAA and their fourth time in a row winning as well. The coaches and team are excited for this coming season and what it holds for them. Continue reading Volleyball looks forward to the unexpected this year
Warm Welcome from KCAB
Welcome to Berry from KCAB!
Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the very first time or returning for another year of adventures, KCAB—the Krannert Center Activities Board—is here to help you dive into the full Berry experience. Continue reading Warm Welcome from KCAB
Tips for a Great First Semester
Hello, newest Vikings! We are so happy to welcome you to campus and look forward to connecting with you all throughout this next year. We all work hard, do our part, and partner together to help you grow academically, personally, and professionally each semester you are here. As for the CPPD, our part is to help you confidently and competently navigate the next steps of your journey at Berry and beyond. Continue reading Tips for a Great First Semester