Wellness Programs
Bryni’s Love Foundation was established in 2022 to support mental wellness initiatives for students at the Cockrell School of Engineering. We honor the memory of Bryn Christine Howard, who graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2017 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Like many others, she faced challenges with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we lost her in 2021. Our mission is to help Cockrell students navigate the stresses of daily life by providing the support they need.
How ESL Defines Wellness
Wellness encompasses physical, mental, emotional and social health. It includes promoting healthy lifestyles, providing access to resources for stress management and mental health support, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging personal development and academic success.
Our core values include:
- Holistic health and wellness: understanding that the health of the whole person is important and linked to the health of our community
- Community and collaboration: fostering a greater sense of community through collaboration that improves the health and wellness of the people we serve
- Forward-thinking approaches: targeting and addressing root issues that lead to negative health outcomes
- Student-focused service: ensuring that the student voice is the driving force in our work and decision-making
- Data and assessments: using data to inform strategic decisions and new program development
Wellness Speaker Series
The Wellness Speaker Series brings together research leaders, mental health professionals and wellness advocates to share insights and strategies for thriving in personal and academic life. This series aims to foster community, collaboration and resilience within the Cockrell School. Through engaging talks and interactive discussions, students will gain practical tools to enhance their physical, mental and emotional wellness, empowering them to navigate their college experience confidently.
Wellness Resource Fair
The Wellness Resource Fair is a vibrant showcase of the resources and services available to support the wellness of Cockrell students. By connecting students with valuable resources and services, the Wellness Resource Fair promotes a culture of care and ensures that every student has access to the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
About Bryni’s Love Foundation:
Bryni’s Love Foundation was established in 2022 to support mental wellness initiatives for students at the Cockrell School of Engineering. We honor the memory of Bryn Christine Howard, who graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2017 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Like many others, she faced challenges with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we lost her in 2021. Our mission is to help Cockrell students navigate the stresses of daily life by providing the support they need.
