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Berkeley alum shares her success in the fashion industry with prospective students

March 21, 2023

At a recent Berkeley College Fashion and Marketing Career Seminar, High School and Community Relations Associate Melissa Coudon didn’t waste any time capturing the attention of participants considering a career in the fashion industry.

A passion for healthcare. A plan for success.

March 8, 2023

Even as a child, Rachel Gonzalez had plans of working in the healthcare field one day. After entering community college, she felt her initial studies were “too broad.” She wanted more focus.

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Stories of inspiration, motivation, and more at Berkeley College Alumni Entrepreneurs Showcase

January 31, 2023

As part of National Entrepreneurship Month in November, a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs who serve their communities and bolster the American economy, Berkeley College held an Alumni Entrepreneurs Showcase in the gallery at the Woodland Park campus. The event featured a panel of alumni entrepreneurs and was attended by students, faculty, and associates from the College. Displays of the entrepreneurs’ businesses were also featured and the event was even catered by D’s Cozy Kitchen, which is owned and operated by one of the panelists. The event was organized by Michael Iris, Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Career Services, and Panagiota Babadelis, Marketing Manager at Berkeley College.

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Recognized for excellence by U.S. News and World Report for 10 consecutive years!

January 24, 2023

Berkeley College has again received several important distinctions from media authority U.S. News & World Report: • Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs–for the 10th consecutive year! • Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs for Veterans–for the 10th consecutive year! • Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs–Business • Best Online MBA Programs

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Berkeley College students become partners in class, in life, and in business.

December 12, 2022

In spring of 2019, Berkeley College students Vanessa Guzman and Danielle O’Neill both happened to be enrolled in an elective course, “Addiction and Obsession.” They became project partners and built a friendship during the semester. The two went on a few outings together outside of Berkeley as friends and instantly felt an unbreakable connection. Saddened by the semester coming to an end and thinking they would no longer see each other weekly; they both checked their schedules for the upcoming semester. Lo and behold, they were placed in not one, but two additional electives together, “Advances Writing” and “Forensic Psychology.”

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Excelling as a Berkeley Honors student, Lindsay Fiorellini aspires to protect the nation

November 30, 2022

Although she’s still a student, Lindsay Fiorellini is already quite accomplished. She’s certified as an EMT and a firefighter and has a passion for helping people in need. And she’s loving her time at Berkeley College as a Justice Studies - Criminal Justice major concentrating in Homeland Security. She expects to graduate in December with her Bachelor's degree.

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With three degrees from Berkeley, Vedika Rupee expands her options for the future

November 21, 2022

Vedika Rupee was 13 years old when her family moved to the United States from Guyana. “My upbringing in Guyana was different from the life here,” she remembered. “Transitioning from the metric system and learning the imperial system was just one of many things I had to learn!” And though her focus wasn’t initially on college, she would later go on to earn not one, but three degrees from Berkeley College

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Dan Birnbaum has built a career by building relationships

November 14, 2022

Thinking back, Dan Birnbaum is quick to point out the importance of the many relationships he built at Berkeley College. “I still keep in touch with some of my professors and advisors to this day,” said the 2003 graduate.

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October 25, 2022

Danielle Rose Russell was born October 31, 1999 in New Jersey. She started doing commercials and print ads as a child. At the age of 13, she was cast in the film, “A Walk Among the Tombstones.”

For Renuka Rupee, Berkeley’s personal approach to education led to a caring career in healthcare

October 19, 2022

Even as a child in Guyana, Renuka Rupee envisioned a future in the healthcare field. After seeing the success of her older sister Vedika, who earned three different degrees from Berkeley College, it was natural decision that she would check out the programs in the College’s School of Health Studies.

Berkeley leaders support—and celebrate—with graduate Roylyn McNatt

September 30, 2022

It was a difficult journey to the graduation stage for Roylyn McNatt. Between the pressure of working full-time and issues with completing her coursework, there were times she was ready to give up and walk away. She credits her support from Berkeley College—which included President Dr. Diane Recinos and Campus Operating Officers (COO) LaTysha Gaines and Linda Mauro, as well as others—with making it possible.

Berkeley grad Lachanee Scott keeps evolving… and never stops learning

September 20, 2022

Just a month after arriving in the United States from Jamaica, Lachanee Scott began her studies at Berkeley College. “It was a bit of a culture shock coming to the United States,” she remembered. “I looked into several schools, but I knew I didn’t want to feel just like a number. I saw the way the Berkeley professors and staff interacted with the students and the feel stood out to me.” After enrolling, she immediately felt comfortable, “Everyone at Berkeley made it easier for me to transition to life here and begin preparing for a career.”

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