Location
Why Gardner-Webb University
Gardner-Webb University is a coeducational, residential, church-related university on a beautiful campus just outside Shelby in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The University derives its name from O. Max Gardner, distinguished governor of North Carolina in the 1930's, and his wife, Fay Webb Gardner. The beauty of the campus and the quality of the academic program owe much to their example and leadership.
Statement of Purpose
Gardner-Webb, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides superior undergraduate and graduate education strongly grounded in the liberal arts. By fostering meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning, Gardner-Webb prepares its graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity in an ever-changing global community.
Gardner-Webb University is located in the Piedmont section of western North Carolina, one of the most desirable and rapidly developing areas of our nation. Boiling Springs is a small rural town. Nearby Shelby, a city of 22,000, is noted for its support of the arts as the home of state and national leaders. Forty-five miles east of Gardner-Webb is the thriving city of Charlotte, the largest city in the Carolinas. Less than one half hour away to the south is the city of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Gardner-Webb University is easily accessible, located only three miles from U. S. 74 and thirteen miles from Interstate 85. Less than one hour from campus are the Blue Ridge Mountains with many recreational opportunities.
Students
Gardner-Webb University, founded by area Baptists in 1905, has grown steadily to its current enrollment of over 3,500 students. The 2,300 undergraduates come from many states and numerous foreign countries. Slightly less than half of the students are men, and the student body includes a variety of racial and socioeconomic groups. Gardner-Webb University admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin without discrimination. This diversity enriches the life of the campus community and reflects the nature of American society.
Faculty and Staff
Gardner-Webb University's distinction as an elite regional university stems from its history of academic excellence and dedication to personal service. The administrative staff is devoted to providing students with the most friendly and professional assistance possible.
Faculty members of the Gardner-Webb University hold doctoral degrees from major universities throughout the world. They have varied experiences and bring to the classroom a mixture of practical and theoretical experience. The faculty is committed to providing a program of study that clearly gives its participants an advantage when competing with others in today's business climate. Students will experience an innovative curriculum combined with dynamic discussions stimulated by students with diverse backgrounds and faculty who are leaders in their respective fields.
Accreditation
Gardner-Webb University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone Number 404-679-4501) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's and Doctor's degrees. In addition, the baccalaureate nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission; the music department by the National Association of Schools of Music; the School of Education by NCATE and the School of Divinity by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada: the Broyhill School of Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The University is authorized by the immigration authorities of the United States for the training of foreign students.