Post Susan Carlisle Bell Professor Emerita of Art Susan Carlisle Bell (1951- ) was the third child born to Elizabeth and Thomas Jones on Aug. 18, 1951, in Wytheville, Va. She loved the outdoors, nature and farm life. Bell and her sisters grew up riding horses and cleaning out stalls at one of her father’s farms. He even raised […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Carolyn Billings Professor Emerita of Music After Dr. Carolyn Billings (1946-) was born, her father gave her a piggy bank to save money for a piano. She started taking piano lessons in the first grade and soon had her own instrument. “When I was in second grade I decided I wanted to be a piano teacher when […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Kent Blevins Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies By the time Kent Blevins graduated from high school, he had lived in four states: South Carolina (where he was born), Nebraska, Oregon, and New Jersey. Although his father’s job led the family to move every few years, Blevins always felt an attachment to North Carolina. Both parents were from […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Nancy Bottoms Professor Emerita of English and Art Dr. Nancy Rogers Bottoms was born in Clemson, S.C., to Hilton and Evelyn Thorne Rogers while her father was a student at Clemson University. Hilton Rogers’ job as an extension agent meant the family moved to various locations around the state of South Carolina. The family eventually returned to […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Frieda Brown Professor Emerita of Psychology Dr. Frieda Brown (1948-) graduated from high school in Morganton, N.C., before earning bachelor’s (1970) and master’s (1972) degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Louisville, Ky., in 1979. Prior to coming to Gardner-Webb, […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Joyce Compton Brown Professor Emerita of English Dr. Joyce Compton Brown (June 8, 1942-) was born in Troutman, N.C., to Daniel Edgar and Catherine Vera Troutman Compton. Joyce’s father was a farmer and a furniture factory worker. Her mother was a housewife who struggled to hold the family together after her husband died at the young age of […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Les Brown Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. Leslie (Les) Morris Brown (Jan. 19, 1941-), the son of C. Eugene and Nelle Hensley Brown, was one of the few babies born at home during that time. He grew up in North Cove, in northern McDowell County, N.C. Les received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Claude Douglas ‘Doug’ Bryan Associate Provost Emeritus for Student Success Dr. Claude Douglas Bryan is the son of Rudolph and Beatrice Bryan. Born in 1954, he spent his childhood surrounded by the rugged beauty of Greenwood, S.C. The oldest of three children, he became the first in his immediate family to pursue postsecondary education. Once he started school, he […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Chuck Burch Athletic Director Emeritus Chuck Burch was born on July 12, 1957, to John and Esther Burch of Charlotte, N.C. Looking back on his life, he sees the numerous ways that God directed his steps—from attending Gardner-Webb University to meeting his wife, Franki Bailey Burch, and becoming vice president for Athletics at his alma mater. After […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Dr. Franki Bailey Burch Professor Emerita of Education During her 26 years at Gardner-Webb University, Dr. Franki Bailey Burch, was a faculty member, dean of Graduate Studies and associate provost for Professional and Graduate Studies. She retired in 2023 as coordinator of the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program and was named Professor Emerita of Education. The daughter […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Joseph ‘Joe’ Collins Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Dr. Joseph Collins was born the youngest child of Parks and Aldia Collins in 1956. Parks Collins joined the U.S. Army at the start of World War II, worked in the civilian world after the war, and later rejoined the Army until his retirement. His career shuffled the family around […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Sue Champion Camp Professor Emerita of Business Administration Dr. Sue Champion Camp was born in Shelby, N.C., to W.H. and Gladys Champion. Her father owned a small grocery store where family members worked and much of the community shopped. She worked at the store and learned much about entrepreneurship, hard work, business ethics, and increasing the bottom line. […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Alice Rae Cullinan Professor Emerita of Religion Dr. Alice Rae Cullinan was born to James and Elizabeth Cullinan in Richmond, Va., in 1939. She spent her childhood in Richmond until age 12, when her father was transferred to Middletown, Ky., a small town near Louisville. Her dad purchased a small farm, and the city slickers-turned-farmers enjoyed trying their […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Ramona ‘Mona’ L. Czarnecki Associate Dean Emerita of the Library Mona L. Czarnecki was born in Lincolnton, N.C., on Dec. 21, 1951, and grew up in Thomasville, N.C. Her mother was from Lincoln County and her father was a native of Warsaw, Poland. After World War II, he came to live with an uncle in America to further his […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Anthony ‘Tony’ F. Eastman Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Anthony (Tony) F. Eastman (1939-)was born to William Finley and Rachel Eastman in Laurel, Miss. His father served in the U.S. Army, retiring as an E9 master sergeant, and Eastman credits his father with opportunities that fostered a deep appreciation for his country and its history. “My two brothers and […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Donna Ellington Professor Emerita of History Dr. Donna Spivey Ellington was the only child of John Carroll and Doris Clemmer Spivey. Born in 1955 in Charlotte, N.C., she was raised in Gastonia, N.C. As a high school student, Ellington fell in love with a young man, A. Steven Ellington, and also with the medieval time period. She […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Darlene J. Gravett Associate Provost Emerita When Dr. Darlene J. Gravett came to Gardner-Webb in August 1989, she joined the faculty as Professor of English. When she retired in 2007, she retired as Associate Provost for Schools. Widely respected for her leadership abilities as Associate Provost, Gravett became the first female to serve on the University’s senior staff. […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Patricia Harrelson Professor Emerita of Music Education Professor Patricia B. Harrelson (1941-) attended Cool Springs High School before graduating from the North Carolina School of Arts in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance. With a full graduate assistantship, she went on to earn a master’s degree in vocal performance from Converse College in 1972 before […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Paul W. Jolley Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Dr. Paul W. Jolley (1931 -), retired professor of mathematics, was born near the Rutherford/Cleveland county line in North Carolina, the second of three children of Z.W. and Lois B. Jolley. He attended Cliffside School and graduated in 1949. During his high school years he worked at his father’s service station […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Tom Jones Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences From his first day at Gardner-Webb College in November 1979 to his last day at the University in May 2022, Dr. Tom Jones focused his passion and energy on his students. A native of Fayetteville, N.C., he was born in 1949 to Hubert H. and Margery Golson Jones. He loved […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Benjamin C. “Ben” Leslie Professor Emeritus of Christian Theology and Ethics Dr. Benjamin C. Leslie was born in 1957 in Anniston, Ala., raised in a Southern Baptist family, attending church where his grandfather served as his first pastor. His parents owned a furniture store, and he spent much of his childhood there dusting furniture and watching television as his […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Robert Earle Morgan Professor Emeritus of French and Mathematics Dr. Robert Earle “Bob” Morgan, professor emeritus of French and mathematics, was born March 2, 1935, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the middle of three sons of Roy Gilbert and Sue Hampton Morgan. He attended Green Hill Elementary School. He was an honor graduate of Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School, where he […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Phil Perrin Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. Philip D. Perrin, son of Bruce and Fern Perrin, was born Dec. 4, 1940, near Knoxville, Tenn. He grew up in a rural setting, graduated from Knoxville Central High School in 1958, and earned a Bachelor of Science in music education at the University of Tennessee in 1962. He earned […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
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 25, 2022
Post Helen Tichenor Emerita of International Programs Helen Tichenor was born June 18, 1934, in Long Island, N.Y., to Swiss immigrants who had come to America separately. Her father was from Lucerne, Switzerland, and her mother from Zurich. They met in Chicago, Ill., when both joined a group for Swiss natives. Her parents became U.S. citizens and despite […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Oland Summers Professor Emeritus of Music Education Dr. Oland Summers (1934-) was born in South Bend, Ind., to Charles and Gladys Summers. He graduated in 1952 from James W. Riley High School in South Bend. He then earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music teacher education at Indiana State University, his education specialist degree in music […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2022
Post Zeno Wall Second President, 1930-1932 Dr. Zeno Wall (1882-1967) was born in Mooresboro, N.C., and was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Shelby (1925-1948). He became the interim president of Gardner-Webb College on May 20, 1930, and served for two years. He served without any salary. The relationship between the college and the churches in the […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post James Lineberry (J.L.) Jenkins Third President, 1932-1935 The Rev. James Lineberry Jenkins (1882-1973) was born in Stanly County, N.C., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jenkins. After completing his elementary and high school years in the Stanly County Schools, he enrolled in Wake Forest College, from which he received the Bachelor of Arts degree. He then entered the Southern Baptist […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Arsola Crawford (A.C.) Lovelace Fourth President, 1935-1936 A.C. Lovelace (1898-1956) was born in Rutherford County, N.C. He was the son of Cicero Crawford and Mary Elizabeth Carolina Flack Lovelace. Lovelace attended school at Pleasant Hill and graduated from Round Hill Academy; he taught there briefly before going to Wake Forest College in 1912. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post George Jackson Burnett Fifth President, 1936-1939 George Jackson Burnett, born in December 1874 in Auburn, Ky., became the fifth president of the college, beginning with the 1936-1937 school year at a salary of $2,000. Burnett, based on previous experience, was one of the best-qualified persons to have been president of the college. He held the Bachelor of Arts […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post John R. Cantrell Sixth President, 1939-1943 John R. Cantrell (1888-1967), was the sixth president of Gardner-Webb College and served during its final years as it carried the name Boiling Springs Junior College. He was born in State Line, S.C., in Cherokee County. In his mid-20s, “J.R.,” as he was known, was called to the ministry, and having been […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Philip Lovin Elliott Seventh President, 1943-1961 Philip Lovin Elliott (1891- 1961), English professor and college president, was born in Wayside, N.C., in a little hamlet nestled among the hills and valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains. Despite the poverty of the region, Elliott was possessed by a consummate desire for education, and at the age of 18 he enrolled […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post E. Eugene Poston Eighth President, 1961-1976 Before becoming the eighth president of Gardner-Webb, Dr. Eugene Poston had served as chairman of the religion department of the College. Dr. Phil Elliott had announced that he would retire on Aug. 1, 1961. A selection committee had recommended to the trustees that Poston become president upon Elliott’s retirement. The trustees unanimously […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Thomas J. McGraw Interim President, 1976 Tom McGraw (1925-2002), the son of James and Eva Wood McGraw, was born in Whitmire, S.C. He was one of 11 children. McGraw went to Ruth Elementary School and Kings Mountain High School. He served in the United States Navy in World War II and flew fighter planes during the War. He […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Craven E. Williams Ninth President, 1976-1986 Dr. Craven E. Williams, (1940-) the ninth president of Gardner- Webb University, is a native of Monroe, N.C. He received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University, the Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Theological Seminary. Williams came to Gardner-Webb […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post M. Christopher White Tenth President, 1986-2002 Dr. M. Christopher “Chris” White (1943-) was born in Anderson, S.C., and grew up in Hartwell, Ga. He attended Hart County High School in Hartwell and graduated second (salutatorian) in his class in 1961. He graduated with an A.B. degree in 1965, with a major in mathematics and a minor in English […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Frank R. Campbell Eleventh President, 2002-2005 Dr. Frank R. Campbell (1936-2016) was not a stranger to the life of Baptist colleges when he was called upon to lead Gardner-Webb University for a three-year period beginning in the fall of 2002. Campbell spent much of his life following the call of God through university settings, pastorships, Baptist life, and […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post A. Frank Bonner Twelfth President, 2005-2019 Born in Durham, N.C. (May 18, 1947), Frank Bonner grew up in Greenville, S.C. The son of Francis Wesley Bonner and Nilaouise Carnes Bonner, he was raised in a college environment, almost literally in the shadows of the campus of Furman University. His father served Furman for more than 30 years in […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Deck Wallace Andrews Professor Emeritus of Business Deck Wallace Andrews (1912-1999) was born in Rutherford County, N.C., the son of Samuel and Geneva Wallace Andrews. He graduated from Rutherford-Spindale Central High School in North Carolina in 1930 and attended Lees-McRae College from 1933-1935. After leaving Lees-McRae, Andrews worked in textiles until 1942. He entered the United States Air […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Robert R. Blackburn Professor Emeritus of Health Education Dr. Robert R. Blackburn (1932-2019), a retired college professor and administrator, was born in Mooresboro, N.C., to Reid and Kate Blackburn. After graduating from Mooresboro High School (1950), he attended Gardner-Webb; he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education at Erskine College in 1954, where he […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Glenn Bottoms Professor Emeritus of Economics and Management Dr. Glenn Bottoms was born one of five children to Ary Glenn Bottoms and Emily Blackman Bottoms in 1946 in Emory, Ga., and passed away on May 12, 2023. He always assumed he would be a teacher. Three generations before him taught science, and he had ancestors that taught […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Bettye McClure Carpenter Professor Emerita of Psychology Dr. Bettye McClure Carpenter (1923-1987) was born in Shelby, N.C. She spent the first few years of her life in the western North Carolina near Rosman. Her family eventually settled in Shelby, N.C. After graduation in 1941 from the Shelby School System, Carpenter enrolled at Gardner-Webb Junior College for two years and […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Wallace Reid Carpenter Professor Emeritus of Management Information Systems Wallace R. Carpenter (1926-2008), the son of Cletus Carl and Nellie Bridges Carpenter, was born in Shelby, N.C., and grew up in Cleveland County. He had three brothers and one sister. He was a 1947 graduate of Shelby High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in history […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Pervy Augustus ‘P.A.’ Cline Professor Emeritus of Ancient Languages Pervy Augustus “P.A.” Cline Jr. (1922-2006) was born in Gastonia, N.C. He attended Flint Grove Elementary School and later graduated from Gastonia High School. Upon completion of high school, he worked in a cotton mill for three years. Cline served a total of three years in the U.S. Army, including […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post James Edward ‘Jim’ Crawley Dean Emeritus, School of Business James “Jim” Crawley (1930- 2014) was the founding dean of the Gardner-Webb School of Business, where he also served as a professor of management. Crawley was born and educated in Rutherford County, N.C., and after high school he joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for four years. After completing […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Barbara Jensen Cribb Associate Professor Emerita of Education Barbara Jensen Cribb (1928-2013), associate professor of education, dedicated her life to education. She began touching the lives of students during the years 1957-1959 in Clinton, Miss., as a kindergarten teacher at Clinton Baptist Church. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in 1962 with a major in both education […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post George R. Cribb Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. George R. Cribb (1927- 2024), university professor, department chair and choir director, was born in coastal South Carolina, the son of Boyd and Frances Granger Cribb. The son of a farmer, Cribb’s early values were shaped as he developed a respect for the traditional ethic of hard work. He graduated […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Robert ‘Bob’ Decker Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. Robert (Bob) Decker (1927-2013) was born in Ojus, Fla. He suffered the loss of both his mother and father before age seven, and was raised by his sister and her husband in Miami, Fla. At a young age he perfected playing the piano – one that had once belonged to […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Dorothy Washburn Hamrick Edwards Registrar Emerita Dorothy Washburn Hamrick Edwards (1916-2006) was born in Cleveland County during the great flood of 1916. Edwards was the fifth of 12 children to Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Washburn. Her grandfather, W.W. Washburn, was a member of the original Board of Trustees of Gardner-Webb University. Edwards graduated as valedictorian from Lattimore (N.C.) High […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Terry Fern Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts Dr. Terry Fern (1944-Sept. 14, 2024) was born in Oklahoma, where he graduated from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City in 1962. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sacred music from Oklahoma Baptist University before earning a Master of Music in Voice Performance from the University […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Roger G. Gaddis Professor Emeritus of Psychology Dr. Roger G. Gaddis (1946-2020) was born in Gastonia, N.C., to A.A. and Minalee Gaddis. He graduated in 1965 from the former Frank L. Ashley High School in Gastonia. He then earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, his master’s degree in English from […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Nettie Rayle Gidney Professor Emerita of Voice Nettie Rayle Gidney (1909- 2005) was born in Greensboro, N.C., the second of five daughters, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rayle. Her father was a carpenter and her mother, in Mrs. Gidney’s words, “was a true mother.” She was married to Robert S. Gidney of Shelby, N.C., and they had three […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Delores ‘Dee’ Hunt Professor Emerita of Physical Education, Dean Emerita of the School of Education, Vice President Emerita of Student Development “Dee Hunt has been a towering figure at Gardner-Webb for decades. Her fingerprints are all over the University’s success,” noted Gardner-Webb President, Dr. William Downs. “Dr. Hunt left an indelible impression on anyone who met her…fiercely determined, […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Marion ‘Lansford’ Jolley Professor Emeritus of Social Sciences Marion “Lansford” Jolley (1927-2013), professor emeritus of social sciences, was born in Cleveland County, N.C., the son of M.A. and Dovie Jolley, of Boiling Springs. Lansford’s mother, Dovie H. Jolley, taught first grade at Boiling Springs Elementary School for 46 years and was a graduate of Gardner-Webb. Lansford’s father, Marion […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post D. Doris Jones Professor Emerita of Sociology D. Doris Jones (1925-1998) was born in Greenville, S.C. She was the daughter of Walter Hobert and Azelia King Jones. After graduating from Mauldin High School, Mauldin, S.C., in 1942, Jones entered Furman University, Greenville, S.C., where she earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. While serving as a full-time […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Gerald Keown Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies Gerald L. Keown (1946-2021) was the son of Harlice Edmond Keown and Mildred Joiner Keown, formerly of Anniston, Ala. The couple welcomed Gerald in 1946 following the end of World War II, and his sister was born three years later. Keown’s mother worked as a secretary and in various administration […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Robert L. Lamb Dean Emeritus, School of Divinity In the 116-year history of Gardner-Webb University, numerous faculty pioneers have engineered components of campus life and curriculum. One of those influential professors was Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Lamb, (1930-2021) dean emeritus of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity. “While we are all deeply saddened by Dr. Lamb’s passing, […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Betty Hoyle Logan Associate Professor Emerita of Business Betty Hoyle Logan (1926-2015) was born in Shelby, N.C. Her parents were Alex and Evelyn Shyte Hoyle. She graduated from Shelby High School in the Class of 1943. Logan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secretarial administration from Woman’s College in Greensboro (now the University of North Carolina at […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Abbie Miller Mitchell Professor Emerita of Music Abbie Miller Mitchell (1907-2002) was born in Lamar, Colo., to Abbie Ellis Dawson and Marvin Miller. Her mother was a musician; her father worked in a business school. The family moved to Owensboro, Ky., where Mitchell spent her formative years. Mitchell graduated from Owensboro High School in 1924. She furthered her […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Martin Arthur ‘M.A.’ Moseley Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Martin Arthur “M.A.” Moseley (1912-1987) was born in the small town of Cowpens, S.C. Moseley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Arthur Moseley Sr., a prominent family in the community. His father was the town mayor, and the owner of a local bank, cotton gin, and community store. The […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post M. Vann Murrell Professor Emeritus of Religion Dr. M. Vann Murrell (1929-2019), professor emeritus of religion and former chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, was born in Jacksonville, N.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Z. Ennis Murrell. Murrell graduated from Wake Forest College (now Wake Forest University) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951; the […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post F. Thirlen Osborne Professor Emeritus of English F. Thirlen Osborne (1921-2018), son of Fillmore and Eddie Mae Dee Osborne, was born and raised in Winchester, Ky. His father was a dairyman, and Thirlen helped him deliver milk from house to house; this taught Thirlen a strong work ethic and connection to community and to a variety of people. […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Sherman Parrish Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Clarence “Sherman” Parrish served Gardner-Webb for over three decades in the Department of Natural Sciences. He was known for his personal investment in students’ success, professional connections, willingness to serve his community, and a calm demeanor. Parrish passed away at age on 85 on August 6th, 2023. Parrish was a North […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Valerie M. Parry Dean Emerita, Libraries Valerie M. Parry (1946-2016) grew up on the east end of Long Island, N.Y.; she was to discover a love for libraries that led to a career of more than 40 years. Accustomed to small town life, Parry attended Bridgehampton, a school that housed kindergarten through the 12th grade, and she graduated […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Jack Partain Professor Emeritus of Religion Jackie “Jack” Gene Partain (1933-2010) was born to Charles Forris and Una Jean Partain in Erath County, Texas. After struggling to start their farm in the midst of drought and depression, his parents moved to the Dallas area, where his father worked in retail sales and his mother in the fashion […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Patricia Woodward Partin Professor Emerita of Psychology and Counseling Patricia Woodward Partin (1938-2012) was born in Albemarle, N.C., to J. Floyd and Pauline Willis Woodward. Her mother was a teacher for 40 years, and her father was a superintendent in the Wilkes County school system. She had one sister, Gail. Partin graduated from Wilkes Central High School and […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Launita ‘Lonnie’ June Eye Proctor Professor Emerita of Physical Education Launita “Lonnie” June Eye Proctor (1929 -2014) was born in Rantoul, Kan., to Dr. Boyd Franklin and Mary Jane Sutton Eye. She and her two brothers were reared in Philadelphia, Pa. Proctor spent her early years just outside of Philadelphia until moving to Missouri. She graduated from Central High School […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Paul John Stacy Professor Emeritus of Biology Paul John Stacy (1907-1991), a native of Cleveland County, N.C., was the son of the late Lucius and Sarah Stacy. He had one sister, Mary Elizabeth Stacy. Upon completion of high school, Stacy attended Duke University. He also did graduate work at Duke in cancer research. Stacy was professor of biology […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post James Orville ‘J.O.’ Terrell Dean Emeritus James Orville “J.O.” Terrell (1900-1988), university professor of history, dean and vice president of Gardner-Webb, was born in Whittier in Jackson County, N.C., the son of Joel K. and Viola Cooper Terrell. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in English from Western Carolina University (then Western Carolina […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 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
