Post Shirley Putnam Toney Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita of Nursing With a career spanning more than half a century, Dr. Shirley Putnam Toney, Dean Emerita of Gardner-Webb University’s School of Nursing, has dedicated her life to advancing nursing education and healthcare. Born in Henrietta, N.C., Toney has remained deeply rooted to Rutherford County, where she and her late […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Dr. Danny West Professor Emeritus of Preaching Dr. Danny West retired from Gardner-Webb University in 2022 after serving in the School of Divinity for 20 years as a professor of preaching and pastoral studies. He was also the director of the Doctor of Ministry program and Ministry Leadership Development. In 2023, he was honored with the title of […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Ron Williams Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and Philosophy Dr. Ron Williams (1950-) was born in Kentucky, where he graduated from Bremen High School in 1968 before earning a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in 1972. He went on to earn his Master of Divinity degree at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1977, later earning […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Tips and Techniques for Successfully Managing Seasonal Stress Lower Your Stress Level in as Little as One Minute Written by Dr. Sharon Webb Weary from stress and multiple emotions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking forward to the holidays. However, Christmas celebrations will probably look different this year as families strive to keep everyone healthy. Changing traditions could lead to […] Office of University Communications | December 9, 2020
Post On Dec. 21, Southwest Sky Features Celestial Event Called Christmas Star Saturn and Jupiter Will be in Their Closest Alignment in 800 Years Written by Dr. David Judge Saturn and Jupiter have been dancing closer and closer to each other for months, coming together in a conjunction on Dec. 21, the Winter Solstice. It is being called the Christmas Star, as it brightens the sky at […] Office of University Communications | December 8, 2020
Post Dr. Kemeshia R. Swanson discusses English 434, ‘Still I Rise’ A Course Featuring African American Literature Assistant Professor of English Dr. Kemeshia Randle Swanson will be teaching an African American literature course in the spring semester entitled “Still I Rise.” English 434 is open to any student registered at Gardner-Webb University. In this Q&A, Swanson talks about why the topic is important to her and […] Office of University Communications | November 20, 2020
Post What Does Gratitude Have to Do with It? Life during the pandemic is hard. Written By James P. Morgan Jr., Ph.D. Even the easiest of things are not so easy anymore. And some people are facing major, even catastrophic, life changes. We don’t have to look far to find someone who has experienced the death of a loved one, the loss of livelihood, […] Office of University Communications | November 18, 2020
