news-category: Campus News On June 24, The Dawg Tag Digital ID Adds Webb Card to Smartphone Wallet or Device By Office of University Communications On June 23, 2025 Users Can Tap Their Android, iPhone or Apple Watch Anywhere the Card is Accepted BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Beginning on June 24, Gardner-Webb University will launch its new digital ID, The Dawg Tag. This program brings the convenience of the traditional Webb Card to a smartphone. Available for both Apple and Android devices, the Dawg Tag allows students, faculty, and staff to access campus facilities, meal plans, and make purchases—all from their phone’s wallet. Through the GWU One Card office initiative, users can tap their device anywhere a physical card is accepted, making campus life more seamless and efficient. No longer will a separate card be required, the Dawg Tag can be managed from a smartphone. Utilizing The Dawg Tag The Dawg Tag is stored directly on the device and can be used even if Android, iPhone or Apple Watch does not have network connectivity. There is no cost to use a student ID card in Android or Apple Wallet. Faculty, staff, and students are eligible as long as they meet all device and software requirements. The Dawg Tag works the same way as the plastic card—simply tap the reader with the phone instead of the card. For general FAQs and specific information for Android, iPhone and Apple Watch, visit the website here. If you have any difficulty using The Dawg Tag to complete a transaction, report the issue to the GWU One Card Office at [email protected] or call (704) 406-2391. Business hours are Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 Students Engage in Summer Scholar Research Across Disciplines Seven Fellows Conduct Faculty-Mentored Projects Spanning History, Science and Human Behavior BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This summer, Gardner-Webb University undergraduate students are spending five weeks diving deeply into original research. They are exploring topics ranging from World War II history to human behavior, political extremism and biomedical science. Through the University’s Summer Scholar Fellowship, seven students are […] Office of University Communications | June 15, 2026
News Article Building Something Different: Gardner-Webb Team Focuses on Relationships and Gospel Witness in Argentina Through Training, Bold Conversations, and Cross-Cultural Connection, Students Discovered Confidence in Sharing Their Faith BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This trip was different,” shared Dr. Josh Parrott, Gardner-Webb vice president and university chaplain for Christian Life and Service. “This was heavy gospel ministry—evangelism, prayer walking, and sharing testimonies.” Focused on those priorities, a 10-member team spent a week […] Office of University Communications | June 15, 2026
News Article Q&A with Molly Hanley with Gardner-Webb’s First Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling Molly Hanley Discusses Her Coaching Philosophy, Inspiration, and the Vision for Launching a New Program BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Molly Hanley, the first head coach for Gardner-Webb Acrobatics and Tumbling, recently sat down for a Q&A with Gardner-Webb Sports Information. She offers some insight into her background, building a program, and what to expect from the first […] Office of University Communications | June 10, 2026