news-category: Campus News Join Gardner-Webb for a Night with the Charlotte Knights By Office of University Communications On March 28, 2023 Discounted Tickets Available to GWU Students, Alumni, Employees and Friends BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Join the Gardner-Webb University family at The Charlotte Knights on Friday, April 14. Gardner-Webb Cheerleaders, the Sound of the Springs Marching Band, Bo the Mascot and more will be at Truist Field to support The Knights as they take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The gates open at 6 p.m. with the first pitch at 7:04 p.m. Gardner-Webb’s own Big South Champion Football Coach Tre Lamb is set to throw out the first pitch. A fireworks show will be held at the end of the game. The Charlotte Knights, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, is a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in the International League. Truist Field is located at 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte, N.C. Discounted tickets are available to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends at this link. Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
News Article Gardner-Webb University Orchestra to Present Fall Concert Featuring Distinguished Soloists and Classical Favorites Fall Concert Showcases Celebrated Soloists While Honoring Dr. Patricia Sparti’s 25th Year of Leadership BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Patricia C. Sparti, will present its fall concert on Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in Dover Theatre on the Gardner-Webb campus. The performance will feature distinguished guest soloists, Dr. […] Office of University Communications | November 13, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb Faculty and Staff to Serve Community During Week of Giving, Service & Prayer Annual Initiative Combines Volunteer Service, United Way Giving and Prayer Opportunities Nov. 16-20 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff will join together Nov. 16-20 for the University’s annual Week of Giving, Service & Prayer. The campus-wide initiative is designed to strengthen the surrounding community through volunteer service, United Way giving and intentional prayer. The […] Office of University Communications | November 11, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb Veterans Day Observance Highlights Stories of Service and Sacrifice Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and GWU instructor Dr. Jim Rennie Encouraged Attendees to Learn from Veterans’ Experiences and Honor the Families who Serve Alongside Them BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—One of the most meaningful ways to honor veterans may be as simple as listening to their stories. That message was shared by Dr. Jim Rennie, a […] Office of University Communications | November 11, 2026
