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Brenau University Where dreaming becomes doing🐯

Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, United States, founded in 1878, is a private, not-for-profit, undergraduate- and graduate-level higher education institution with multiple campuses and online programs. Currently the university enrolls about 3,500 students who seek degrees ranging from two-year associates of arts through doctorates.

10/07/2026

When that good grade hits in time for fall break😎

Student Spotlight: Gavin Curry Major: ManagementHometown: Woodbine, GAExtracurriculars: Peer mentor, RA, president of th...
10/05/2026

Student Spotlight: Gavin Curry
Major: Management
Hometown: Woodbine, GA
Extracurriculars: Peer mentor, RA, president of the March for Our Lives chapter, SGA undergrad representative, and more

What drew you to Brenau?
I did a lot of fine arts in high school, including theatre. I found out about Brenau from going to the Georgia Theatre Conference and seeing the Gainesville Theatre Alliance tables. I've since changed what I want to do, obviously. But ever since I met some of the people from Brenau, I've fallen in love with the school. I wanted a new environment and just a new beginning. I wanted to make a name for myself without the influence of anything from my hometown or any of the general region I grew up in.

Why major in management?
I've always loved the idea of teaching and mentoring and being there for people, and I figured the best way to do that outside of a general education pathway was learning about management and learning how to lead and organize a team. A big concept that we talk about in our classes is the four functions of management—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Those are the big four things that I try to learn and apply to any leadership situation I’m in.

What opportunities have you gotten through the Brenau University Jacobs College of Business & Media?
No. 1 is getting to work with the Sullivan Foundation through professor Kierra Herring. There are also plenty of industry visits. I got to travel with a group to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium last year, and we met with executives within the organization and figured out how the stadium runs behind the scene during a game day. My organizational leadership class met with some leaders from BAE Systems International, and we helped develop a new manager training program for them.

What advice would you give to incoming Brenau students?
You need to learn how to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Everything in life is going to be a new experience for you, and you’re not always going to know what you’re doing. It’s a terrifying prospect, but it is going to be OK, especially here at Brenau. I would not have gotten through my years here at Brenau without my peers, the influence of professors, and the faculty on campus. Learning how to be comfortable with new experiences and learning how to apply that is how we can actually grow.

“James and the Giant Peach” is taking the stage tonight in Pearce Auditorium and will continue throughout the weekend!! ...
10/02/2026

“James and the Giant Peach” is taking the stage tonight in Pearce Auditorium and will continue throughout the weekend!! You don’t want to miss this family-friendly musical performance by Gainesville Theatre Alliance! Grab your tickets at gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Showtimes:
Friday, Oct. 2 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 - 2:30 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4 - 2:30 p.m.

Brenau’s Occupational Therapy Student Association recently hosted a CarFit event where they helped older adults in the c...
10/01/2026

Brenau’s Occupational Therapy Student Association recently hosted a CarFit event where they helped older adults in the community adjust their cars for comfort and safety. By making slight alterations and recommendations, the students were able to increase both the safety of the driver and others on the road. Some of the adjustments included ensuring the correct height of the steering wheels, aligning the mirrors, and checking that the seatbelts secure the drivers effectively.

“A lot of times as individuals age, they forget to make those adjustments of their cars, and so they end up having a lot of trouble with driving,” said Victoria Loudermilk, assistant OT professor and Gainesville OT chair. “So, what we do here is get them better fitted with their car. It’s a simple thing that we might fix that makes a huge difference for them.”

Future Georgia Educators Day📚✏️ Thank you to our friends at Cherokee Bluff High and East Hall High for joining the brena...
09/30/2026

Future Georgia Educators Day📚✏️ Thank you to our friends at Cherokee Bluff High and East Hall High for joining the brenaucadcoe for a day of learning about education career pathways! We had a blast highlighting our SLA, music education, and other degree programs!

Student Spotlight: Sam Everhart🩺💪Degree: Doctor of Physical TherapyHometown: Marietta, GAHobbies: Going to the gym, spen...
09/29/2026

Student Spotlight: Sam Everhart🩺💪
Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Hobbies: Going to the gym, spending time with family, and playing basketball and pickleball

What inspired you to pursue a PT doctoral degree?

I always knew that I wanted to help people, and health care is usually where you do that. As I got older and realized what PT was, it just made the most sense for who I am and the way that I learn.

What has been one of your most memorable experiences here so far?

Definitely the Early Mobility Program and what we’re doing now with working in the (ImpactTiger) Pro-Bono PT Clinic. We’re able to see real patients in the midst of learning. It’s great to be able to put what we learn into practice.

What drew you to Brenau?

What stood out was having the ability to work with patients early in the program. And when I met everyone here at my interview, it just seemed like a place where I’d want to be.

What advice would you give to students who are about to enter the DPT program?

You’re going to study a lot, but don’t make it seem like it’s the end of the world. You’re in school for this, so you should enjoy it. When you’re studying, don’t get lost in how much you have to do. Focus on why you’re doing it.

🧠Get PsychED Day🧠 The Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling welcomed students from Ivester Early ...
09/25/2026

🧠Get PsychED Day🧠 The Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling welcomed students from Ivester Early College (Main Campus), Jefferson High School, Gainesville High School, and Johnson High for a day of psychology-related demonstrations and hands-on activities! We had a blast exploring different areas of psychology with y’all.

Thank you to all of the Brenau faculty, staff, and students who made this possible🖤💛

Brenau has been ranked one of the best schools for undergraduate instruction in the South, according to U.S. News & Worl...
09/22/2026

Brenau has been ranked one of the best schools for undergraduate instruction in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings!!🎉🎉

Brenau is ranked No. 16 in the Undergraduate Teaching Programs – Regional Universities (South) category. The category focuses on schools whose faculty and administrators are committed to delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, according to U.S. News. Only the top schools are included on the list; not all eligible schools are ranked.

“The recognition from U.S. News for undergraduate instruction is a reflection of our faculty’s expertise and deep commitment to our students,” Brenau President David L. Barnett said. “For nearly 150 years, Brenau has empowered students to pursue lives of personal and professional fulfillment. This ranking validates our approach to achieve that: maintaining small class sizes, fostering personalized support, providing experiential learning, and offering a comprehensive curriculum that blends liberal arts, scientific inquiry and global awareness.”

To read more about Brenau’s national rankings, visit brenau.edu/news.

🎉🐯Spirit Week Recap🐯🎉We were definitely feeling the Golden Tiger spirit last week as the whole campus community came tog...
09/21/2026

🎉🐯Spirit Week Recap🐯🎉We were definitely feeling the Golden Tiger spirit last week as the whole campus community came together to celebrate!

Shout out to Alumni Engagement and Student Development & Engagement for organizing these wonderful events.

Last week at a glance💛
9/14: Library Fest with Brenau University Trustee Library
9/15: Career Fair + Pep Rally
9/16: GOLD Speaker Series +
100 Days Out celebration for seniors at Johnny’s Pizza
9/17: Volunteering with United Way of Hall County at the JCBM
9/18: Community Mosaic Project

We just unlocked a new psychology pathway today with North Georgia Technical College! Thanks to an articulation agreemen...
09/18/2026

We just unlocked a new psychology pathway today with North Georgia Technical College! Thanks to an articulation agreement between our two institutions, NGTC Associate of Applied Science Social Work Assistant grads can smoothly transition into pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Brenau.

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