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Recent News About Brenau Academy
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International connections strengthened through cultural celebrations
Brenau University held a number of events during the fall semester to celebrate diversity and global awareness while highlighting the university’s international partnerships.
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Brenau University honors graduates at winter commencement Dec. 16
Brenau University will celebrate more than 370 graduates during its 143rd commencement, including some 240 expected to participate in one of two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16.
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation offers scholarships to Brenau students
A foundation honoring a prominent Atlanta businesswoman has once again awarded Brenau funding to support student scholarships this year.
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Castillo Barahona challenges women to ‘unite, not compete’
A Costa Rican activist for gender equity and the environment challenged Brenau students, faculty and staff to join together to seek a better, more inclusive world.
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Graduate student attends inaugural diversity summit for PA studies
A Brenau University graduate student was among a select group chosen for an inaugural summit on diversity in the physician assistant field this month.
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WonderQuest presents The Pirate Queen on Sept 30
WonderQuest, the Theatre for Young Audience division of Gainesville Theatre Alliance, presents THE PIRATE QUEEN by Gay H. Hammond, Sep 30-Oct 2 at Brenau University's Pearce Auditorium.Young Gráinne Mhaol, the daughter of an Irish Chieftain, was born wild as the waves and wind, born to be a sea captain—if only she can convince the world of that!
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Brenau supports global education at annual fall convocation
Hundreds of Brenau University students, faculty and staff gathered on the historic Gainesville campus Thursday, Sept. 8, to celebrate the Miller Institute for Global Education and the international efforts in motion. Brenau’s fall formal convocation is held at the beginning of each academic year.
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Center for Health and Well-being announces new hours, services
Brenau University’s Center for Health and Well-being now is a unit of the Ivester College of Health Sciences and will be overseen by Dr. Gale Starich, dean of the college.
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New academic year begins with ‘energy and enthusiasm’
Brenau University welcomed students on Monday, Aug. 29, for the start of the traditional fall semester, and has exceeded its goals for new students and the retention of returning students.
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Campus eateries feature refreshed menu, new branding
Brenau University students, faculty and staff will have a fresh menu to order from in redesigned spaces this fall when they grab a bite at Hopkins Dining Hall or the Tea Room on the historic Gainesville campus.
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Brenau, Mexican Consulate renew grant agreement
Brenau University has received a grant renewal from the government of Mexico that allows first-generation Mexican-American students to pursue higher education at the university. Brenau hosted Consulate General Francisco Javier Díaz de León and Gabriela Cobos Uribe from the Mexican Consulate for a signing ceremony formalizing the grant Friday, Aug. 5, on the historic Gainesville campus.
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Board of Trustees welcomes two new members
The two newest members of the Brenau University Board of Trustees are a longtime Hall County-area community leader and a former financial services CEO and current executive coach.
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Music Department supports new choir co-founded by professor
The Brenau University Music Department is supporting a new local choir that was co-founded by Ashley Conway, WC ’08, Brenau choral director and music education coordinator.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: Brenau Women’s College, University to award 370 degrees this spring
Commencement ceremonies for Brenau University and The Women’s College will take place Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, to celebrate some 370 degrees awarded this spring.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: Research Symposium brings people, information together
Students, faculty and guests joined together for Brenau University’s annual Research Symposium on Friday, March 25, to present, share and engage in varying types of research. The event, held in a hybrid format at the Brenau Downtown Center and via Zoom, included about 60 presentations.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: Washington-Hubbard selected as dean of College of Business & Communication
The Brenau University Provost’s Office announced on Monday, March 7, Shatrela Washington-Hubbard, Ph.D., will be the Swinton A. Griffith III Dean of the College of Business & Communication, effective immediately. Washington-Hubbard previously had served as interim dean since August 2021.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: Brenau recognizes Black history, MLK Jr. legacy at winter convocation
Brenau University celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and honored Black History Month at its annual winter convocation on Thursday, Feb. 10.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: Brenau establishes Miller Institute for Global Education
Brenau University has established the Miller Institute for Global Education to guide its internationalization plans that aim to increase students’ global awareness, an initiative key to the university’s mission and its strategic plan.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: Brenau’s Medical Scholars Program continues to engage local high school students
Since 2015, Brenau University’s Ivester College of Health Sciences has been providing hands-on learning experiences for students from local high schools through the Medical Scholars Program. There are 11 public and private high schools in Gainesville and Hall County included in the program, along with Dawson County High School.
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BRENAU UNIVERSITY: International Week Nov. 15-18 to focus on Central America and the Caribbean
Brenau University will highlight Central America and the Caribbean, including welcoming several Panamanian officials, during the university’s annual International Week from Nov. 15-18.