Brenau University Ivester College of Health Sciences

10/08/2026

On September 9th, the Brenau Psychology Club learned the su***de intervention strategy Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). The QPR training helps to teach people how to approach someone who is considering su***de and was conducted by MacKenzie Kework with MedLink in Gainesville.

10/07/2026

We invite you to learn more about Brenau University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program! At this Virtual Open House event, prospective students will learn about the program, meet the faculty, tour our facility, and review admissions criteria.

Follow the link for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/475MDX6

10/06/2026

Students in the Darby School of Psychology's Dance/Movement Therapy Certificate Program pose together on a simulated group day after successfully leading their practice groups.

09/22/2026

Darby School of Psychology 4.0 GPA senior psychology major and Women’s Swimming & Diving athlete Olga Bukowska was named the NAIA 2025-2026 Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character® Award for her academic accomplishments as well as, according to the NAIA, "...the consistency of her leadership, the strength of her character, and her genuine commitment to those around her. Whether encouraging her teammates, mentoring younger students, welcoming visiting competitors, or serving her campus community, Olga leads through her actions and sets a standard that others naturally follow." See the NAIA announcement: https://www.naia.org/membership/awards/national-awards-day/

A huge congratulations to Brenau swimmer Olga Bukowska for receiving the 2025-26 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character Award!!

The national award, named in honor of former NAIA and U.S. Olympic Committee President Dr. LeRoy Walker, is given each year to an outstanding student-athlete for their academics, athletics, leadership, and dedication to living the Champions of Character core values. Only one student-athlete is selected each year from among the thousands competing at the more than 230 NAIA member schools.

To read more about Olga and her achievements, visit https://www.brenau.edu/athletics/bukowska-named-naia-champions-of-character-award-winner/

08/28/2026

The Darby School of Psychology held a dinner on August 13th to celebrate the first PsyD interns successfully completing their doctoral internship. The interns are Tomeki Davis, Daja Robinson, and Hafsa Ahmed-Bradford. Congratulations!!!

07/27/2026

Our favorite moments from the recent pinning ceremony for our MSOT 2025 Norcross Weekend Cohort! This ceremony marks their transition from the classroom to level two fieldwork. We’re so proud of our MSOT students as they step into this next phase of their OT journey!

07/27/2026

Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony!🩺🥼Our DPT class of 2028 cohort recently experienced their white coat ceremony! This tradition signifies the end of their classroom work and their transition into clinical experiences. We are so proud of this dedicated group of students, and we can’t wait to see how they’ll flourish as practicing physical therapists!

Also, congrats to Taylor Walker (pictured in second image), who received the Clinical Tiger Award! This honor is presented to one PT student who stands out both academically and clinically.

07/27/2026

As a part of an interdisciplinary class this summer, a group of PsyD, PA-S, and PT students teamed up to provide support to some of the residents of Myrtle Terrace, an independent living facility in Gainesville! Through their collaborative efforts, they conducted collaborative screenings to evaluate the physical and mental health of their assigned residents. From there, the students helped the residents establish personalized health goals, then connected them with community resources.

07/10/2026

Don’t forget! Coming up!

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th for a Doctor of Physical Therapy Virtual Open House!

To register or for more information: https://bit.ly/4f6NEmk

06/29/2026

The importance of mental healthcare is front of mind for our students in the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling as they provide clinical counseling for the Brenau and local community. As they continue to meet the mental healthcare needs of others, it is important that they also prioritize their own mental health care. A fund was recently created in memory of Brenau alumna Laila Muhanna to assist School of Psychology graduate students with the cost of their own mental healthcare. To contribute to this important endeavor in memory of Laila, you can make a gift to the Laila Muhanna Fund for Psychology Students at brenau.edu/muhanna-fund.

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