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Berea College makes history by hiring first female president

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Published November 13, 2022 at 9:16 PM EST
Dr. Cheryl Nixon at 11-12-22 announcement in Berea
Berea College
Dr. Cheryl Nixon at 11-12-22 announcement in Berea

Beginning next July, Berea College will make history when the southern Madison County liberal arts school welcomes its first female president. The Berea College Board of Trustees Saturday named Dr. Cheryl L Nixon as Berea’s tenth president. Stu Johnson had a chance to speak with her soon after the formal announcement.

Current Berea College President Lyle Roelofs offered his comments about his successor:

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