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Bryan College hosted its 2026 Opportunity Scholarship Dinner in Chattanooga, featuring keynote speaker Shannon Bream and student testimony from Adriana Martinez-Rodrigues. The event highlighted the life-changing impact of scholarships and raised $353,725—surpassing its goal—to support Tennessee students pursuing a Christ-centered education.

Bryan College Athletics has announced Kassidy Gaylor as the new Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball program. A North Georgia native and former collegiate player at Samford University, Gaylor brings a strong coaching background and a passion for investing in student-athletes within a faith-centered environment. She and her family are excited to join the Bryan community as she steps into this new role.

Bryan College will celebrate its 2026 Commencement on May 2, honoring the Class of 2026 and featuring student speakers Ella Lipscomb and Tiffany Johnson.

In 2025, Tim and Connie Winkler Slocum and Annette Winkler Egeberg established the Alan Winkler Memorial Scholarship for Biblical Studies in honor of their dad, a beloved Bryan College professor whose dedication to God’s Word and love for students left an indelible mark on the Bryan community.

Bryan College has launched a new Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Organizational Leadership online, designed to help students build leadership skills for a wide range of careers. This flexible, transfer-friendly program focuses on communication, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making—preparing graduates to lead in business, nonprofit, ministry, and public service settings. Offered 100% online, the degree is ideal for working adults and students looking to complete their bachelor’s degree while advancing their leadership potential.

In Bryan College’s BBA in AI-Driven Analytics, students don’t just learn data concepts—they build dashboards, interpret trends, and make real recommendations. Through hands-on practice, they develop the confidence and skills needed for today’s data-driven careers.

Bryan College’s Clara Ward School of Nursing held its third annual Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat Ceremony on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Rudd Auditorium, marking an important milestone as students transitioned into clinical practice.

Bryan College is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 for its new AI-Driven Analytics option within the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), offered fully online.

Dayton, TN — Bryan College hosted its inaugural Difference Maker Award Dinner on January 16, honoring two longtime community leaders, Marvin Keener and Randy Wells, for their exceptional service to Rhea County and the Bryan College community.