Tag: Women’s History Month

bell hooks Honored in New York Times Column

Last modified: March 4, 2019
bell hooks speaking at a podium

bell hooks speaking during the formal presentation of her papers to Berea College on April 10, 2017.
(Photo: Bethany Posey ’18)

bell hooks, Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian Studies, was recently highlighted in a New York Times column by award-winning novelist and former student, Min Jin Lee. In the article, Lee looks back on her time as a student at Yale University in hooks’ “Introduction to African-American Literature” class. The writer reflects on how hooks’ writing helped shape the perception Lee initially had of her place in the feminist movement as a Korean woman. Continue reading bell hooks Honored in New York Times Column →

Showing Their Support: Women Help Ensure Berea’s Success

Last modified: May 22, 2018

As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we focus this week on women who have financially supported Berea College and its students. Of course, there literally are thousands of names that could be shared here, but we focus on a few, past and present, who represent the generosity of so many women who have made it their personal mission to share their financial resources for the benefit of Berea College and those we serve. Continue reading Showing Their Support: Women Help Ensure Berea’s Success →

Female Alumni – Success Stretches Over Many Decades

Last modified: May 23, 2018

From the beginning, women at Berea College have lived and learned alongside men. During Women’s History Month, we focus this week on several women who were educated here before pursuing successful careers in diverse fields. These few individuals listed here represent the thousands more who also used their Berea education to influence their world. Continue reading Female Alumni – Success Stretches Over Many Decades →