Stephen R. Briggs

Dr. Steve Briggs, Berry College’s president since 2006, is a champion for educational pathways and experiences that advance the personal and professional development of students.

Under his leadership, Berry has renewed its emphasis on a model of education that unites challenging intellectual inquiry with practical learning in a culture that values mentoring. The goal is for students to graduate with a sense of direction, conviction about what matters, and confidence as they move forward.

During this period, the college opened or renovated a dozen buildings and strategically enhanced the beauty of its campus. Berry made a winning transition to NCAA-Division III, added six new varsity sports, upgraded its athletic facilities, and became a founding member of the Southern Athletic Association. Utilizing its incomparable campus, the college recently collaborated with the city of Rome to establish the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, one of the largest facilities in the country and is sponsoring the development of a retirement community with continuing care facilities, The Spires at Berry.