news-category: Christian Life and Service Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs and First Lady Kim Downs Share Christmas Greetings By Office of University Communications On December 10, 2024 Concert Choir Performs Holiday Classic to Celebrate the Spirit of the Season BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—With music performed by the Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Joshua Cheney, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs and First Lady Kim Downs invite you to join them in celebrating the spirit of the season in this annual video Christmas card. Enjoy a beautiful rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine with accompaniment by Timothy Scruggs of the Gardner-Webb University Department of Music. While celebrating togetherness, success, and Christ’s guiding light, Dr. and Mrs. Downs reflect on the blessings shared with the Runnin’ Bulldog family and extend their heartfelt thanks to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters who make Gardner-Webb a community like no other. “From our hearts to yours, may this season be filled with joy, hope, and the peace of Christ.” Special thanks: • Boiling Springs Florist – Set Decorations • The GWU Department of Music – Set Decorations • Linda Lee – Set Decorations • Joyce Reagan Pegram – Art Design Support • Dr. Joshua Cheney and the GWU Concert Choir – Beautiful seasonal music 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 Celebrates Achievements of Nearly 500 Graduates University Awards its 25,000th Bachelor’s Degree During Spring Commencement Ceremony BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University hosted its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Families and guests celebrated the achievements of nearly 500 students in traditional undergraduate, online, and graduate programs of study. Gardner-Webb University Interim President Nate Evans […] Office of University Communications | May 8, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb to Award its 25,000th Bachelor’s Degree During Spring Commencement on May 8 Ceremony Celebrates Achievements of Nearly 500 Undergraduate and Graduate Students Thursday’s commencement ceremony will be shown on the University Facebook page. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University will host its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Spangler Stadium. Families and guests will celebrate the achievements of nearly 500 students in traditional undergraduate, […] Office of University Communications | May 8, 2025
News Article Dr. Heather Wright Honored with Gardner-Webb President’s Early Career Award Assistant Professor of English Recognized for her Outstanding Instruction, Scholarship and Community Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. Heather Wright has received the Gardner-Webb president’s Early Career Award in recognition of her exceptional performance as an assistant professor. The award is presented to faculty members who have completed at least two, but no more than six years […] Office of University Communications | May 6, 2025