Eighth annual President’s Summer Arts Series showcases local artists
This year’s President’s Summer Arts Series — Ed Schrader’s eighth and last as Brenau University president — was a retrospective of work by seven artists previously featured in the engaging annual summer exhibition. “These artists were selected for their continued participation in and support of various university events and efforts over the last 14 years,” […]
Brenau recognizes student and faculty achievements
During the Honors Convocation in April and spring commencement in May, some of the highest honors offered at Brenau University were given to students and faculty in recognition of their hard work and dedication. The student awards included the Baxter-Bryan Scholarship, presented to rising senior Kendy Manzano, fashion design major from Adairsville, Georgia; the Sidney […]
President Schrader receives honors
At the Honors Convocation on April 11, then-President Ed Schrader received several honors and gifts before he retired after nearly 15 years at the helm of Brenau University. Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan declared the date Dr. Edward L. Schrader Day. Schrader was also given a basketball with a message from Mike Krzyzewski, head men’s basketball […]
Year one of the GOLD program
Year one of the GOLD Program GOLD, one of the new signature programs of the reimagined Women’s College, began this fall at Brenau University. W Courses GOLD curriculum features W courses, open exclusively to students in The Women’s College, designed to focus on the expertise and experience of women. Students entering in fall 2019 take […]
Brenau Gospel Experience features variety of musical talents
Alumna Karen Peck Gooch, WC ’81, returned to Brenau University with her group Karen Peck & New River to perform during the Kay and Doug Ivester Endowed Program Series’ Brenau Gospel Experience on March 29-30 in Pearce Auditorium. The group has five consecutive No. 1 songs in Southern gospel music and has received numerous Absolutely […]
Nursing simulation lab completed at Norcross campus
Brenau University completed construction of a state-of-the-art nursing simulation laboratory on its campus in Norcross, Georgia, in February. Program officials say the lab offers future nurses the best possible preparation before they enter the field. The simulation lab is utilized primarily by students in Brenau’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, a 16-month, full-time […]
Honors class paints piano as part of Vision 2030 public art project
In fall 2018, the Honors 230 artistic and creative imagination class taught by Debra Dobkins, dean of The Women’s College, took part in a special creative project in unison with Vision 2030, a coordinated group of volunteers leading long-term initiatives defined by the residents of Gainesville and Hall County, Georgia. Part of Vision 2030’s mission […]
Fruits of an international agreement
In May 2018, Brenau University and Anhui Normal University saw the culmination of a years long investment with the graduation of a particular cohort of students. The agreement, known as a 2+2 arrangement between the two institutions, was first signed in 2014 and allowed Chinese students majoring in early childhood education to complete the first two years of their undergraduate studies on their home campus and their last two years at Brenau.
Brenau hosts gospel music workshop
Brenau hosted its first community workshop and mass gospel choir performance on Nov. 4-5, 2017. The workshop enabled community singers to learn new gospel-style techniques and practices before joining the Brenau Gospel Choir in a performance titled All God’s People. Gospel choir director Portia Burns, WC ’12, and members of the Brenau ensemble taught vocal […]
2017 Alumni Awards & Homecoming
