hillbilly Documentary Film to Debut, Berea College Faculty Featured

hillbilly documentary posterhillbilly, a new documentary film that explores the historical basis of cultural stereotypes about people from Appalachia in film and television, is scheduled to make its worldwide debut at the Nashville Film Festival on May 19, 2018.

The film’s two directors, Ashley York and Sally Rubin, both with Appalachian roots, interviewed Berea faculty, including Chad Berry, bell hooks and Silas House. Other Bereans connected with the film are musician and alumnus Sam Gleaves, who was interviewed and contributed music, and Sam Cole, who is the associate producer. Several other alumni made appearances in the film as well. Continue reading hillbilly Documentary Film to Debut, Berea College Faculty Featured

Berea College Partners with Centre College on Leadership Colloquium

Berea College/Centre College Leadership Colloquium

The Berea/Centre Leadership Colloquium held its first meeting at a luncheon hosted by Centre College in Danville, Ky., on Dec. 11 . The year-long collaborative program aims to help the 24 faculty and staff participants become more knowledgeable and effective leaders on their respective campuses. Continue reading Berea College Partners with Centre College on Leadership Colloquium

Chad Berry appointed to Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation board

The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation (MRBF) has appointed Chad Berry, academic vice president and dean of the faculty at Berea College, to its board of directors. He will join the board as a new director beginning January 1, 2014. Continue reading Chad Berry appointed to Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation board