category: Weather Updates Weather Update: Tropical Storm Ian By Gardner-Webb University On September 29, 2022 Monitoring Tropical Storm Ian University officials are monitoring Tropical Strom Ian and its projected path over the next 48 hours. The latest forecast has our main campus receiving wind gusts between 30-40 mph and rainfall totals between 3-5 inches from Friday morning into Saturday evening. Students in University Commons, please secure all items that may be on the porch of your apartment or suite. Be careful traveling Friday or Saturday and be aware that roadways will be slick and conditions may change quickly. Do not attempt to drive through standing water on, or across any roadway. The University will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as necessary. If you have not downloaded the LiveSafe app, now is the time to do so. The app can be found in both the Apple store or Google Play on your mobile devices.
Post Commencement Update: Ceremony Moved Indoors Due to the increased risk of severe weather, Gardner-Webb University has made the decision to move Commencement indoors to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). The safety and comfort of our graduates, guests, and staff remain our top priority. Important Reminders for Graduates and Guests: Please continue to monitor the University’s website and social media channels […] Gardner-Webb University | May 8, 2025
Post Commencement Update: Potential Inclement Weather At this time, Gardner-Webb University plans to move forward with holding Commencement in Spangler Stadium as scheduled. We are closely monitoring the weather forecast, and any necessary changes will be communicated as soon as possible through the main website and social media channels. While we hope to celebrate outdoors with no limitations on guests, graduates […] Gardner-Webb University | May 7, 2025
Post Weather Schedule Update: Classes and all operations will resume Tuesday Thanks to our work with Duke Energy and emergency management the campus has power restored as of 11:30 this morning. Dining will be in the Cafeteria from 8:00am until 8:00pm. Classes and all operations will resume as normal Tuesday morning in all locations. Monday will be a day of recovery. Managers will notify essential staff […] Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2024
