Featured Speaker Announcement

DAYTON, Tenn. — Bryan College has announced Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday with Shannon Bream, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Bryan Opportunity Scholarship Program Dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Portman Ballroom of The Westin.

The annual dinner supports the Bryan Opportunity Scholarship Program, which helps make a private, Christian education at Bryan College accessible to students with significant financial need. The event is free for adults, though advance registration is required by April 9 due to limited seating.

About the Speaker

Bream serves as FOX News Channel’s Chief Legal Correspondent and is the host of the Livin’ the Bream podcast. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of several faith-based books. Her professional background in law, journalism, and Christian authorship reflects a commitment to truth, service, and thoughtful engagement with today’s culture and legal landscape.

Supporting Bryan’s Mission

The Bryan Opportunity Scholarship Program directly supports Bryan College’s mission of educating students to become servants of Christ who make a difference in today’s world. Through an education grounded in an integrated understanding of Scripture and the liberal arts, Bryan College prepares students for lives of leadership, service, and faith.

Attendees of the dinner will be invited to learn more about the impact of the Bryan Opportunity Scholarship Program and to partner with Bryan College in expanding access to Christian higher education for students with significant financial need.

Event Information

• Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Portman Ballroom, The Westin
• Cost: Free (advance registration required by April 9)

Due to limited seating, youth ages 17 and under will not be admitted.