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Bryni’s Love Foundation

Bryni's Love Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit established in 2022 to honor the memory of Bryn Christine Howard. She was a 2017 graduate of UT-Austin with a degree in Civil Engineering and like so many, she struggled with anxiety and alcohol. She was a beautiful soul and is dearly missed. We are here to support college students with mental wellness initiatives and academic scholarships.

Our current projects are Academic Scholarships for Women in Engineering and a Wellness Space at Cockrell School of Engineering at UT-Austin.

We need new advancements in the mental health field.

UT Southwestern’s Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care (CDRC) believe that a future free from the burden of depression and associated issues is possible.

Mental health issues are becoming more prevalent among college students. We can make a difference by providing the support they need.

 
  • Mayo Clinic research shows that 44% of college students reported having symptoms of depression and anxiety.

  • Suicide is the third leading cause of death amount college students.

  • Nearly two-thirds of college students who develop substance abuse were found to suffer from mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.

NBC Texas Today

Learn more about President & Founder Marla Howard in this insightful interview with local station NBC TX Today. She shares her love and experience with daughter Bryni, the inspiration for Bryni’s Love Foundation.

Bryn Christine Howard

Board of Directors

Marla Howard - President & Founder
Evan Kuhner - Vice President & Events Chair
Chris Kuhner - Director
Barrie Howard - Secretary
Belinda Mathis - Director Scholarship Committee
Pam Darrow - Director &  Business Development
Loy Loveless - Director, Scholarship Committee
Becca Gerstein - Treasurer
Michael Howard - Director

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