Alumni

Once a Bulldog. Always a Bulldog.

We build relationships for life.

At Gardner-Webb, we are dedicated to serving our current and future alumni. Whether it’s information about Homecoming, opportunities through Career Development, keeping your peers updated on what you’re doing today, our team is here to help you stay connected to all things Gardner-Webb!

Current Alumni

From the moment you graduate, we work hard to nurture a life-long relationship between our university and you, our extraordinary alumni. We plan Homecoming, Regional Events, and support monthly Alumni Chapter Gatherings so that we can hear about what our alumni are doing as well as catch alumni up to speed on what is happening at the Webb!

Future Alumni (Current Students)

Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for our current students to participate in activities that promote philanthropy and school pride.

Philanthropy on the Fly

Our student philanthropy initiative (link to Philanthropy on the Fly page) gives students a chance to partner with Alumni Relations by investing in a project that will benefit others and will cost them only a small fraction of their time (60 seconds or so).

Student Alumni Association

Students may also seek membership in our Student Alumni Association, an organization open to all students. Join the SAA by filling out this application.

Legacy Student Recognition

We have many students at GWU who come from a long line of family members who have made Gardner-Webb a family tradition. Special programming is offered to these students to recognize and celebrate them.

November Red Cross Blood Drive

Sponsored and staffed by our Legacy Students and the Honors Student Association, this is a great way for students and members of our community to make a lifesaving gift.

Resources & Opportunities

Alumni Update Form

Share your updated information with us so we can keep in touch with you about all the great things happening at GWU here.

Submit a Class Note

Submit a Class Note Runnin’ Bulldog Alumni: keep your fellow alumni in the know. Share what you’ve been up to after graduation by submitting a class note to be considered for print in the Gardner-Webb magazine: 

Alumni Legacy Form

Are you continuing your family’s tradition by attending Gardner-Webb University? Any student who has at least one parent, grandparent, or sibling who graduated from Gardner-Webb University is considered GWU Legacy. Share your story with us here.

Office of Personal and Professional Development

The Office of Personal and Professional Development is dedicated to serving Gardner-Webb students and alumni with an emphasis on two fundamental roles: aiding in career exploration & self-discovery and providing a myriad of resources to aid in the job search process.

Request a Transcript

Request your official and unofficial transcript here.

Social Media Takeover

Current GWU students, alumni, faculty and staff may participate in taking over Gardner-Webb University’s Instagram channel to show what their Bulldog stories and experience looks like through their eyes and with their voice.

Request to takeover our GWU Instagram account here.

Alumni Advisory Board

The mission of the Gardner-Webb University Alumni Advisory Board is to advance the University by developing and strengthening lifelong relationships between alumni and the University community, by benefiting current and future alumni and friends, and by serving as a catalyst for communications and involvement.

Our Alumni Advisory Board:

  • Meets 3-4 times a year
  • Serves at the New Alumni Reception following commencement ceremonies in May, August, and December
  • Supports Regional Events through promotion and attendance
  • Supports Alumni Chapter Development
  • Members make a one-year commitment to serve, with the opportunity to re-commit each summer for up to 3 years of consecutive service.

If you are interested in serving your alma mater as a member of the Alumni Advisory Board, please contact Alumni Relations by emailing [email protected].

Leah Clevenger

Director of Alumni Relations

[email protected]
(704) 406-2251