More than 100 students, alumni, their families and friends celebrated Brenau University Homecoming Weekend Sept. 28-29.
Events included campus tours, a cocktail reception and the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony. Nancy Rogers Reynolds, a 1970 graduate of Brenau Academy and 1973 graduate of the Women’s College, was named Academy Alumna of the Year. Jeff Seiple, Brenau class of 1990, received the Community Service Award, and Dr. India Rose, Women’s College class of 2006, received the Professional Achievement Award. Dr. Jennifer Allison, three-time graduate of Brenau, received the Service to Brenau Award, and Marjorie Uys Edenfield, class of 2012, received the Young Alumna Award.
Kathy Amos, two-time graduate of Brenau and executive director of Brenau’s Center for Lifetime Study, John Rudio, 1998 graduate, and Frances “Shay” English Stafford, 1969 graduate, were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame.
The Homecoming Weekend events also included a mini-softball tournament at Ernest Ledford Grindle Athletics Park on Friday, Sept. 28, where a student team, a faculty-staff team and an alumni team competed for bragging rights, as well as various sport-specific alumni games throughout the weekend.
“We had a fabulous Homecoming Weekend,” said Ashley Carter, director of alumni and constituent engagement. “It is always great to see alumni come back to campus and visit with former classmates and current faculty and staff. Our first annual Softball Tournament was a huge hit, and I am looking forward to continuing this as a new Brenau tradition. It is always great to have an event where staff, alumni and students can interact, share experiences and get to know each other. If you missed out this year I hope you will join us next year — it is sure to be another great weekend.”
-
- – Brenau University campus with historic architecture and lush greenery in Gainesville, Georgia.
-
- Diverse group of women standing outdoors on campus, showcasing Brenau University’s commitment to empowering women through higher education.
-
- Empowered women celebrating academic achievements at Brenau University.
-
- Brightly dressed campus community engaging outdoors at Brenau University event, showcasing campus life and vibrant student interactions.
-
- A woman receiving induction into Brenau University’s alumni hall of fame from a man at an outdoor event.
-
- Celebrating community service award at Brenau University with faculty member Jeff Seiple.
-
- Award ceremony at Brenau University honoring Dr. India Rose for professional achievement. Celebrating academic excellence and community impact.
-
- Service award ceremony at Brenau University featuring faculty member Jennifer Allison and Dr. E. L. Schrader in an outdoor setting.
-
- Award presentation at Brenau University outdoor ceremony, recognizing outstanding alumni achievements.
-
- Graduate student and faculty member celebrating commencement at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia.
-
- Filename: brenau-university-women-in-education-event.jpg.
-
- Joyful women celebrating sports victory at Brenau University athletic event.
-
- High-energy softball players celebrating victory on the field during a night game at Brenau University.
-
- Energetic Brenau softball players celebrating victorious game moment on the field.
-
- Cheer coach passionately encouraging athletes during a nighttime sports event at Brenau University.
-
- High-five celebration between college athletes on a softball field during night game.
-
- Chick-fil-A Baseball Field at Brenau University during a game under the evening sky.
-
- Faded but relevant filename: brenau_university_baseball_field_night.jpg.
-
- Cheerleaders interacting with a young fan at Brenau University college football game.
-
- Vibrant evening scene at Brenau University athletic event with students, families, and faculty enjoying the game together.
-
- Young man running on a baseball field during night game, wearing Brenau University logo T-shirt.
-
- Lively Brenau University students and a faculty member celebrate at an indoor athletic event, showcasing campus spirit and student engagement.
-
- Celebrating Brenau University Homecoming with students participating in lively campus events and athletic activities.
-
- – Filename: brenau-university-women-s-sports-team.jpg.
-
- Celebrating Brenau University Homecoming with student athletes at a nighttime softball game.
-
- A senior man playing baseball at night, swinging a bat to hit the ball during a game on a dirt field.
-
- High school baseball coach at Brenau University joins dillydallying with players during practice.
