Post Commencement Update: Ceremony Moved Indoors Due to the increased risk of severe weather, Gardner-Webb University has made the decision to move Commencement indoors to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). The safety and comfort of our graduates, guests, and staff remain our top priority. Important Reminders for Graduates and Guests: Please continue to monitor the University’s website and social media channels […] Gardner-Webb University | May 8, 2025
Post Changes to Search Committee Membership The Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., Board of Trustees chair and chair of the Presidential Search Committee, has announced changes to the membership of the committee. Ben Flournoy, coordinator for the GWU Learning Resource Center, will be leaving Gardner-Webb in June to pursue his PhD at UNC-Greensboro. He will be replaced by Stacy Simmons, associate […] Gardner-Webb University | May 7, 2025
Post Commencement Update: Potential Inclement Weather At this time, Gardner-Webb University plans to move forward with holding Commencement in Spangler Stadium as scheduled. We are closely monitoring the weather forecast, and any necessary changes will be communicated as soon as possible through the main website and social media channels. While we hope to celebrate outdoors with no limitations on guests, graduates […] Gardner-Webb University | May 7, 2025
Post Dr. Charlotte H. Stephens Associate Professor in the Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Charlotte H. Stephens Presents at International Dementia Conference in Australia Dr. Charlotte H. Stephens, associate professor in the Hunt School of Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner presented at the International Dementia Conference sponsored by Hammond Care and held in […] Gardner-Webb University | January 21, 2025
Post Important Spring Semester Information Happy New Year Bulldogs! I hope that this email finds you, your family and friends doing well and I hope that you have had a healthy and safe holiday season. We are very much looking forward to your arrival back to campus for the spring semester which begins on Monday, January 13, 2025. Please see the […] Gardner-Webb University | January 2, 2025
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 25 Wednesday, December 25 Psalm 98; Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12); John 1:1-14 Thanks be to God, for the blessed day of Jesus’ birth has arrived! Merry Christmas, Gardner-Webb family. I hope that this season of Advent has been filled with wonder, joy, and hope for you and for your loved ones. I trust that in reading […] Gardner-Webb University | December 25, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 24 Tuesday, December 24 Psalm 96; Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14; (15-20) The Christmas season is a time for our souls to find rhythm again. Specifically, this time of year tunes our hearts to the rhythm of grace around us. During this season we look back and we look ahead, and our hearts and minds awaken […] Gardner-Webb University | December 24, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 23 Monday, December 23 Psalm 113; Genesis 25:19-28; Colossians 1:15-20 “Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King!” Three Dog Night sang a similar song: “Joy to the world, All the boys and girls, Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, Joy to you and me.” While this song is […] Gardner-Webb University | December 23, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 22 Sunday, December 22 Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55; Hebrews 10:5-10 Mary’s Hymn of Praise . . . “My soul praises the greatness of the Lord, and my Spirit rejoices in God my savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because […] Gardner-Webb University | December 22, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 21 Saturday, December 21 Isaiah 66:7-11; Luke 13:31-35 I have to admit that it’s refreshing to come across feminine imagery for the Divine—especially in this season in which women’s lives, experiences, and voices are so central to the story. So often women’s stories and the feminine images of God we find in the Bible are ignored in […] Gardner-Webb University | December 21, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 20 Friday, December 20 Isaiah 42:10-18; Hebrews 10:32-39 Christmas is a special season that encourages Christians passionately to share their faith, celebrating the announcement and birth of the Messiah. Viewed through a cultural lens, Christmas serves as a meaningful occasion to pause and reflect on the incredible goodness of God in sending His Son, Jesus. In my […] Gardner-Webb University | December 20, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 19 Thursday, December 19 Psalm 80:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 10:10-18 My son loves solving puzzles. Stubbornly practicing the same movement over and over to hone a skill and overcome a challenge? Not his cup of tea. But poring over a riddle for hours or troubleshooting a workaround for a Lego design? He’s there for that. So, when […] Gardner-Webb University | December 19, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 18 Wednesday, December 18 Micah 4:8-13; Luke 7:31-35 This past Sunday, many of us lit the pink candle on the Advent wreath. You know, the one that stands out from all the others, that obscure candle most churches light to give reference to Joy within the Advent season. We approach this season filled with the beauty […] Gardner-Webb University | December 18, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 17 Tuesday, December 17 Numbers 16:20-35; Acts 28:23-31 Each year, our Student Ministry holds Christmas parties for our Middle and High School students. Each year, I offer a choice: do the students want to bring real gifts or gag gifts? Each year, some good-natured student who wants us all to put thought into getting gifts for […] Gardner-Webb University | December 17, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 16 Monday, December 16 Isaiah 11:1-9; Numbers 16:1-19; Hebrews 13:7-17; Ephesians 2:1-10 During the year, we tend to look forward to enjoying our freedoms and diversity in Christmas holiday traditions. As a child, I can remember spending time with my grandparents on Christmas. Their house would be filled with random acts of love, verbal praises to Jesus […] Gardner-Webb University | December 16, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 15 Sunday, December 15 Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 I love music and I love to sing! Each day I start with music and if the song is one of my favorites, I will sing along. I must admit, I am not a Yolanda Adams or Carrie Underwood, but I can make a joyful noise. […] Gardner-Webb University | December 15, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 14 Saturday, December 14 Amos 9:8-15; Luke 1:57-66 What’s in a name? Much, it seems. I vividly remember walking into my first-grade classroom at the beginning of the school year. I was full of excitement and wonder as I searched up and down the neat rows of desks for my name on my assigned seat. Although […] Gardner-Webb University | December 14, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 13 Friday, December 13 Amos 8:4-12; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 It is casino night at the local country club. A charity event is held in honor of some of the wealthiest members of the city. Everybody is there to have fun, gamble, and more importantly raise money for a good cause. Will is less concerned with the latter […] Gardner-Webb University | December 13, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 12 Thursday, December 12 Isaiah 12:2-6, Amos 6:1-8, and 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 After a long day of teaching class, answering students’ questions, and grading assignments, it’s time to go home. While I am trying to make dinner and thinking about the list of things I need to do before bedtime, my daughter asks for help with her […] Gardner-Webb University | December 12, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 11 Wednesday, December 11 Isaiah 35:3-7; Luke 7:18-30 I’ve heard it said before that everyone is either entering a trial, in the midst of a trial, or coming out of a trial. We’ve all walked the difficult roads of discouragement, grief, fear, and pain. We’ve felt, individually and collectively, the loneliness and confusion of the dark […] Gardner-Webb University | December 11, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 10 Tuesday, December 10 Isaiah 19:18-25; 2 Peter 1:2-15 Honor silently challenges us to go beyond words and honor God with our entire lives. Have you ever felt the excitement of preparing for a special guest? Imagine the anticipation and care you put into making everything perfect. This same spirit of preparation can transform our lives […] Gardner-Webb University | December 10, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 9 Monday, December 9 Psalm 126; Isaiah 40:1-11; Romans 8:22-25 We have all found ourselves in situations in which we were expected to know the correct answer to a question, often in a timed or otherwise high-stress environment. Many of us experience that to the extreme during exam season. While some exams I’ve taken have been […] Gardner-Webb University | December 9, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 8 Sunday, December 10 Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 Most likely you have experienced a phone call from someone saying, “I’m on my way to your house.” Immediately, after ending the call, you rush to the closet, grab a broom, vacuum, trash bags, and whatever else is needed to ensure that your house is prepared […] Gardner-Webb University | December 8, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 7 Saturday, December 7 Malachi 4:1-6; Luke 9:1-6 Malachi 4:1-6 describes a perplexing scene on the day of the Lord’s judgment. We read of a terrifying image of a voracious fire that consumes the wicked. The faithful are also present for this burning, but their experience is quite different. Instead of being consumed by the terrible […] Gardner-Webb University | December 7, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 6 Friday, December 6 Malachi 3:13-18 and Philippians 1:18b-26 Today’s passages encourage us to reflect on faithfulness and joy in the midst of waiting. In Malachi 3:13-18, God speaks to a people who feel weary and disillusioned. They see the wicked thriving and wonder if their efforts to serve God are in vain. But God assures them […] Gardner-Webb University | December 6, 2024
Post Dr. K. Angel Queen Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. K. Angel Queen, assistant professor in the Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing, completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Gardner-Webb in August 2024. Her dissertation was titled, “Addressing Nursing School Retention: The Necessity of Orientation in Nursing Education.” Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2024
Post Dr. Allison Shamblin Assistant Professor, Department of Physician Assistant Studies Dr. Allison Shamblin, assistant professor and director of Didactic Education, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, completed her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree in August 2024 at the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. Her dissertation was titled “Implementing Active Learning into Graduate-Level Education. Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 5 Thursday, December 5 Malachi 3:5-12; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:12-18a Chicago attorney Andrea Lyon, dubbed the “angel of death row,” has dedicated her career to upholding justice for all, even in the most challenging cases. From Lonnie Fields, who murdered a judge and an attorney in front of 27 courtroom witnesses, to Casey Anthony, charged with […] Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 4 Wednesday, December 4 Isaiah 1:24-31; Luke 11:29-32 God’s Promise of Restoration and Justice God declares to his enemies who he is; He reveals his intentions to punish those who have defiled Jerusalem with their own unrighteousness. He promises to restore His leaders and the righteousness He has intended for the city. There will be no hope […] Gardner-Webb University | December 4, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 3 Tuesday, December 3 2 Samuel 7:18–29; Revelation 22:12–16 Have you ever thought to yourself, “Why, oh Lord, why?” Most of us have, and usually this question comes during times of turmoil, distress, or lostness. However, when David asked this question of the Lord, he did so not out of a place of mourning or despair, […] Gardner-Webb University | December 3, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 2 Monday, December 2 Numbers 17:1-11; Psalm 90; 2 Peter 3:1-18 Having been born into a Christian family, I have read Psalm 90:14 many times, and I believe that, like the psalmist, I have prayed for unfailing love on many occasions. But on many of those occasions, like the people of Israel in the wilderness, I […] Gardner-Webb University | December 2, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 1 Sunday, December 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36 Psalm 25:1-10 by David sets the tone for a great Christmas. Now that the presidential election campaigns and results are behind us, shortening of days are before us, and Christmas break is upon us, taking a moment (with David) to “lift up my soul” (v. 1) […] Gardner-Webb University | December 1, 2024
Post Advent 2024 As I write this, the 2024 presidential election campaigns are in full swing. The first debate between the two candidates was two days ago. According to the countdown clock at www.270towin.com, there are now 53 days until the election. One side says, “Make America Great Again,” and the other says, “Together, we will fight for […] Gardner-Webb University | November 30, 2024
Post Fall Break Campus Lockdown Drill On Monday, Oct. 14, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Gardner-Webb University will conduct a campus-wide lockdown drill at the Boiling Springs Campus. Important Details: Please plan accordingly. Campus ID access cards will not be active during this time. If you will need access to a building during the drill, you should plan to be […] Gardner-Webb University | October 8, 2024
Post #BulldogStrong: Rallying Together After Hurricane Helene Last Friday seems like a lifetime ago. When the infamous Helene tore through the Carolinas, our beloved campus sustained real damage. Scores of trees were felled, roads washed out, roofs leaked, fences were decimated, and we lost power. It was worse, much worse, for many of our friends, neighbors, and colleagues throughout the western part […] Gardner-Webb University | October 1, 2024
Post Disaster Relief Resources Your support is urgently needed Thanks for your prayers and support during this unprecedented event. Please remember that the community around campus is still recovering from this storm, so while we will continue campus operations as normal, we will be finding opportunities to serve our community in the coming days. With over 800,000 people still […] Gardner-Webb University | October 1, 2024
Post Weather Schedule Update: Classes and all operations will resume Tuesday Thanks to our work with Duke Energy and emergency management the campus has power restored as of 11:30 this morning. Dining will be in the Cafeteria from 8:00am until 8:00pm. Classes and all operations will resume as normal Tuesday morning in all locations. Monday will be a day of recovery. Managers will notify essential staff […] Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2024
Post Weather Update: Power Restored Monitoring Tropical Storm The power has been restored to campus if you were still having trouble with Power in your housing unit contact the on call housing staff member. We will begin working to restore the internet on campus. We will send an update later on today about the internet. Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2024
Post Weather Schedule Update: Monday, September 29 Monitoring Tropical Storm The Caf will open tomorrow morning at 10:00am with an expanded menu available. You will also be able to charge phones and devices there, but bring your own charger connection. We expect full power to be restored to campus soon. Monday’s schedule will be posted Sunday afternoon. Download the Live Safe app […] Gardner-Webb University | September 28, 2024
Post Weather Schedule Update: University Curfew Monitoring Tropical Storm For everyone’s safety the university will be under a curfew from 11 pm until 8 am tomorrow morning. The cafe will be open at 10:00 for a Continental breakfast and will begin serving hot foot from 11 until 1:30. If you become locked out of you dorm or apartment, contact University Police […] Gardner-Webb University | September 27, 2024
Post Weather Schedule Update: University Closed Monitoring Tropical Storm Power remains out on campus and in many places across the county. As soon as we have power restored on campus we will advise. Food and snacks on campus are available in the Caf. If students do not want to stay in their dorms they can come to Tucker instead. Saturday’s Family […] Gardner-Webb University | September 27, 2024
Post Weather Schedule Update: University Closed Monitoring Tropical Storm In the interest of campus safety, Gardner-Webb University is canceling all scheduled events for today, Friday, September 27. That includes classes and Family Weekend activities. We will maintain dining services exclusively in The Caf. Managers will determine staff to be present for maintenance of essential operations. All scheduled events for Saturday, September […] Gardner-Webb University | September 27, 2024
Post Weather Schedule Update: Tropical Storm Monitoring Tropical Storm Gardner-Webb University will suspend normal operations until noon today, at which time classes will resume and all employees should report. Modified dining will be available at The Caf beginning at 9:00 am and at Chick-fil-A beginning at 10:30 am, with a return to full service at noon. All Family Weekend events will […] Gardner-Webb University | September 27, 2024
Post Weather Update: Tropical Storm Monitoring Tropical Storm Gardner-Webb University continues to watch the weather in our area. We expect rain and wind through Friday. Students should keep their phones/devices charged and can use their cellular service in the event of brief power outages that impact campus WI-FI. Contact campus police at 704-406-4444 in the event of an emergency and […] Gardner-Webb University | September 26, 2024
Post Get Ready for the new Caf! We’re back. Bigger and better! Here’s a little snippet of some of the enticing changes you will love! PIZZA lovers get ready to thrill your taste buds with the new brick oven pizza station; featuring freshly made dough and house made Italian inspired sauce. GLOBAL KITCHEN Ever want to eat delicious food from around the […] Gardner-Webb University | July 16, 2024
Post Dr. Hebert Palomino Professors, School of Divinity Dr. Hebert Palomino, professor of pastoral care and counseling in the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, accepted an invitation to be the main speaker for the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Continuous Education Week, held at the Paraguayan Baptist Medical Center in Asuncion, Paraguay, South America. His trip was made possible by […] Gardner-Webb University | July 15, 2024
Post Teralea Moore, M.A. Professors, College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Totten and Marissa DiMatteo, Biology class of 2024, received research funding from Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics honor society, to work on an undergraduate research project titled “Presumptive Drug Test Kits and Compounds That Are Responsible for False Positives.” This nationally competitive award is the first of […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2024
Post Stacie Smith, M.S. Instructor, Department of Natural Sciences Four faculty presented a talk titled “Reimagining the Science Capstone Experience at a Liberal Arts Institution” at the Lilly Conference on Innovative Strategies to Advance Student Learning in Asheville, on August 8, 2023. Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2024
Post Lane Wesson, PhD Professor, College of Education Dr. Lane Wesson co-authored an article with Dr. Joey Lord titled “Residency Teacher Support Beyond BTSP and How High Leverage Practices Impact Success” that will be published in the Spring 2024 edition of the Journal of Middle Level Education. Dr. Wesson presented the research at the North Carolina Association of Colleges […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2024
Post Jay Zimmer, M.S. Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Natural Sciences Gardner-Webb professor uses science to bring Easter to life Jay Zimmer and Madison Massie were asked to do an interview for Spectrum News 1 (Charlotte, NC) to discuss the physical sufferings of Jesus. The story was titled “Gardner-Webb professor uses science to bring Easter to life” and […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2024
Post D-Day Plus 80…A Moment in History the World Cannot Forget By now you have probably heard that the Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir is traveling to France to perform as part of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Like you, I am so proud that GWU students and faculty have the solemn opportunity to be present at a place where history was made, where the tide of […] Gardner-Webb University | June 6, 2024
Post Dr. Kortni Alston Assoc. Prof of Journalism & Communications & Chair of the Dept. of Communication Art, & Design February 2025 Associate Professor of Journalism and Communications and Chair of the Department of Communication, Art, & Design Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon has been awarded the 2025 Leibner Cooper Grant for Creative Productions on the History of Media. Her […] Gardner-Webb University | June 5, 2024
Post Family Weekend: Making New Memories at GWU This past weekend Gardner-Webb University hosted its twice-annual Family Weekend. What a joy it was to see so many parents, grandparents and siblings reconnect with their GWU students for fun, food, and fellowship. Granted, our students had only just returned to campus from the Christmas break a few short weeks earlier; nevertheless, the reunions were […] Gardner-Webb University | February 13, 2024
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 23 Monday, December 25 Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Samuel 1:1-18; Hebrews 9:1-14 Welcome Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is a day of joy and a day of majesty. It is our day to magnify His great and holy name. Glory to God! As you conclude the 2023 Advent devotional […] Gardner-Webb University | December 25, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 22 Sunday, December 24 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:26-38; Romans 16:25-27 During Advent our minds are oriented toward the past as we remember the birth of our Savior, and our minds are oriented toward the future as we eagerly anticipate His return. There is a rhythm of looking back and looking ahead in this season. As […] Gardner-Webb University | December 24, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 21 Saturday, December 23 Judges 13:2-24; John 7:40-52 Advent is the time for all of us to reflect on how we can prepare our hearts and homes for Christ’s birth in today’s world. These two passages give us guidance on how to be prepared. In the Judges passage, Samson, like Jesus, had the announcement of his birth […] Gardner-Webb University | December 23, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 20 Friday, December 22 2 Samuel 6:12-19; Hebrews 1:5-14 “David, dressed in a linen priestly vest, danced with all his strength before the Lord. This is how David and the entire house of Israel brought up the Lord’s chest with shouts and trumpet blasts” (2 Samuel 6:14-15 CEB). For most people, the seasons of Advent and Christmas […] Gardner-Webb University | December 22, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 19 Thursday, December 21 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; 2 Samuel 6:1-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 I am a huge Star Wars fan. Though I will always prefer the originals, I am enjoying the serials on Disney+. My favorite, by far, is the Mandalorian. It chronicles the adventures of a Mandalorian bounty hunter, Din Djarin, and his relationship with the “Child,” […] Gardner-Webb University | December 21, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 18 Wednesday, December 20 Malachi 3:16-4:6; Mark 9:9-13 I believe that the prophet’s words in Malachi 3 can bring us a lot of comfort at this time of year when we celebrate God’s love for us that was so great and extensive that He sent His son Jesus to be God with us. In Malachi 3:16 […] Gardner-Webb University | December 20, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 17 Tuesday, December 19 2 Kings 2:9-22; Acts 3:17-4:4 “Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.” These words by the hymn writer Charles Wesley often ring in our ears and leap from our lips during the first few Sundays […] Gardner-Webb University | December 19, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 16 Monday, December 18 1 Kings 18:1-18; Psalm 125; Ephesians 6:10-17 We recognize the season of Advent as being a season of anticipation and preparation for what God is doing and the miraculous event that is the birth of Jesus. So, we prepare. We clean and decorate our homes for guests; we attend special advent services at […] Gardner-Webb University | December 18, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 15 Sunday, December 17 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Isaiah speaks about making right that which is not good, about turning negative into positive, and about creating that good that can repair much. It is about comfort and joy and the promise “to comfort all who mourn” (61:2). It brings to mind an incident that […] Gardner-Webb University | December 17, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 14 Saturday, December 16 Habakkuk 3:13-19; Matthew 21:28-32 In this time of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth we read the words in Matthew’s Gospel about two sons. The father tells the older boy to go into the vineyard and work but the boy answers, “No.” Later, however, he changes his mind and goes. The […] Gardner-Webb University | December 16, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 13 Friday, December 15 Habakkuk 3:2-6; Philippians 3:12-16 Trouble! Trouble! Trouble! Seemingly, everywhere there is trouble! What are we to do? Daily, we are bombarded with disasters and potential disasters of every kind. We are challenged by natural disasters such as heat waves, severe flooding, severe droughts, destructive tornadoes, and raging forest fires. We are challenged by […] Gardner-Webb University | December 15, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 12 Thursday, December 14 Psalm 126; Habakkuk 2:1-5; Philippians 3:7-11 What does Advent mean to you? Is it a time we focus only on the birth of Jesus? Or can it be a time of celebrating the entire life of Jesus and all that he sacrificed for you and me? Jesus was obedient to the Father; he […] Gardner-Webb University | December 14, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 11 Wednesday, December 13 Malachi 2:10-3:1; Luke 1:5-17 It is around this time of year that one question is asked by family, friends, even strangers alike. It comes up in conversations from those who know us well or at the register from a chatty clerk. The question I often hear this time of year is, “Are […] Gardner-Webb University | December 13, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 10 Tuesday, December 12 Isaiah 4:2-6; Acts 11:1-18 It takes a lot of boldness to condone the casting out of a people-group based on differences such as ethnicity, religious views, or even belief systems, but it takes an even greater degree of faith and tenacity to stand up for this people-group and share the good news […] Gardner-Webb University | December 12, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 9 Monday, December 11 Psalm 27; Isaiah 26:7-15; Acts 2:37-42 The opening words of Psalm 27 set the tone for our Advent reflection. The psalmist declares that the Lord is his light and salvation. Amid darkness and fear, we find our hope in God, the source of our salvation, the reason that we wait, the reason […] Gardner-Webb University | December 11, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 8 Sunday, December 10 Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8; 2 Peter 3:8-15a Have you ever lost your voice? Last year, my two young boys had a cold and had to stay home from school for a few days. They recovered and returned to school, but they left a present for me as their mother: a cold that […] Gardner-Webb University | December 10, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 7 Saturday, December 9 Ezekiel 36:24-28; Mark 11:27-33 The gift of being made new through suffering. In Mark 11:27-33, when you read about the chief priests and teachers questioning Jesus’ authority, many of our first thoughts are about how naïve these chief priests must have been. We, knowing that Jesus is Lord, tend to believe that […] Gardner-Webb University | December 9, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 6 Friday, December 8 Jeremiah 1:4-10; Acts 11:19-26 Who does not like to hear a good word, especially if it is personal? Someone said that everyone wants to hear, “You are valued and loved.” I agree. Nothing like words that say good things about us. I was surprised when walking into a prayer retreat center recently. In […] Gardner-Webb University | December 8, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 5 Thursday, December 7 Psalm 85, Hosea 6:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 In March 2020, I was in Miami Beach, Fla., enjoying spring break when Gardner-Webb University abruptly sent an email instructing students and faculty not to come back to campus the next week. We had a few days to collect ourselves, and then all instruction went […] Gardner-Webb University | December 7, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 4 Wednesday, December 6 Micah 5:1-5a; Luke 21:34-38 First Peter 3:15 says we are to “be ready always to give an answer to every person that asks you for a reason for the HOPE that is within you.” This is sound advice from the apostle; it seems to speak to our general position as believers in Christ […] Gardner-Webb University | December 6, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 3 Tuesday, December 5 Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10 Every year my family goes on vacation to Myrtle Beach, S.C. It’s our family tradition. We have our favorite seafood restaurant that we must go to on the first night and other customs such as my husband getting up before sunrise for his morning coffee and making sure […] Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 2 Monday, December 4 Psalm 79; Micah 4:1-5; Revelation 15:1-8 Looking for Hope and Action I was initially asked to write an advent devotion via email. It was a typical ask email: “Hey! We’re doing this thing. We thought of you. Want to participate? Less than 500 words. Let us know! Thanks!” I read the final […] Gardner-Webb University | December 4, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 1 Sunday, December 3 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 “Keep alert,” Jesus said, because Advent (Jesus’ “coming”) begins today! The church actually spends four dedicated Sundays preparing for Jesus’ arrival, including many weekday and weeknight events as well. Christians and non-Christians alike light candles, decorate homes, put up manger scenes, bring […] Gardner-Webb University | December 3, 2023
Post Advent 2023 In the apostle Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome, he makes this statement: “Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers” (13:11). What was true for Paul and the Roman […] Gardner-Webb University | November 14, 2023
Post September 2023: The Importance of Family Here at Gardner-Webb University, we are eager and ready to host Family Weekend this September 8-10. Our campus will come alive with numerous activities, including a huge GWU vs. Elon football game at Spangler Stadium, lots of music (a concert as well as some open mic and karaoke fun), food everywhere (including the grand opening […] Gardner-Webb University | September 7, 2023
Post Fall 2023 Food Service Information Welcome Back Dawgs! Here’s the scoop about food on campus this fall! The Caf will be serving food in Tucker as we start the fall semester, and will be open: Renovations continue on the expanded New Caf in the DCC! ‘Sup Dawgs! Food Truck hours and locations have been expanded for the fall! Bo’s Smokehouse […] Gardner-Webb University | August 10, 2023
Post March Newsletter: College of Arts & Sciences Bulldog Press There’s a scene in my favorite James Bond film, 2006’s Casino Royale, where Daniel Craig’s James Bond is sitting in a casino playing poker against the bad guy, Le Chiffre. At the height of the tension in the poker tournament, James pushes all his chips into the middle of the table declaring, “ALL […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2023
Post March Newsletter: College of Education Bulldog Press I hope your 2023 is off to a great start. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and candidates of the College of Education, I want to thank you for all your support in the past. The College of Education serves as the beacon of K-12 education preparation in North Carolina and beyond. As […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2023
Post March Newsletter: College of Health Sciences Bulldog Press Greetings, College of Health Sciences (CoHS) alumni and friends. I am excited to share the first edition of the bi-annual CoHS alumni newsletter! During the past year, the College of Health Sciences at Gardner-Webb University expanded and renewed its commitment to be Christ-Centered, Student-focused, and Purpose-driven as we welcomed the addition of the […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2023
Post March Newsletter: Godbold College of Business Bulldog Press Hi Alumni! I am excited to share with you news and upcoming events in the Godbold College of Business. In Fall of 2021, the College of Business launched Experiential Learning Days. These days were created in an effort to give our students hands-on experiences, networking opportunities and exposure to professionals in all types […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2023
Post March Newsletter: School of Divinity Bulldog Press Hello, SOD Alums! Just a few words of greeting from and about your School of Divinity. We’ve been working hard to continue to make our ministry-related degrees possible for current and new students (you may have someone in your network who comes to mind). We recently launched the MABT degree (Master of Arts […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2023
Post Susan Manahan, M.S. Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Rowe and Prof. Manahan were accepted and completed the Genomics Education Partnership’s recent Carolinas regional node new member training, with full expenses paid. GEP is a network that includes over 200 institutions where faculty incorporate undergraduate research into course curriculum. The training covered implementation of primary scientific research […] Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023
Post Meredith Rowe, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Rowe and Prof. Manahan were accepted and completed the Genomics Education Partnership’s recent Carolinas regional node new member training, with full expenses paid. GEP is a network that includes over 200 institutions where faculty incorporate undergraduate research into course curriculum. The training covered implementation of primary scientific research […] Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023
Post Dr. Benjamin Brooks Professor of Chemistry Four faculty presented a talk titled “Reimagining the Science Capstone Experience at a Liberal Arts Institution” at the Lilly Conference on Innovative Strategies to Advance Student Learning in Asheville, on August 8, 2023. Previous Recognition February 2023 Drs. Totten, Eddins, Brooks, and Mr. Willis were just published in the scientific journal Food […] Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023
Post Jacob Willis Chemistry Lab Coordinator Drs. Totten, Eddins, Brooks, and Mr. Willis were just published in the scientific journal Food Research International. The article was titled “Qualitative Identification of Volatile Compounds in Foods and Flowers Using Passive Headspace Extraction with Activated Charcoal Fabric”. Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023
Post Dr. Jennifer Buckner Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Professor of English, Composition Studies Coordinator The volume, “Amplifying Soundwriting Pedagogies: Integrating Sound into Rhetoric and Writing,” was recently published by the WAC Clearinghouse and features a chapter written by Dr. Jennifer Buckner (English) and 9 Gardner-Webb University graduates: Benjamin Flournoy (BA alum, current MA), Katie […] Gardner-Webb University | February 1, 2023
Post Perry Hildreth Professor of Philosophy T. Perry Hildreth (Professor of Philosophy) was selected to participate in the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, UK, August 7-10, 2022. Dr. Hildreth was among 7 scholars associated with Baptist life and institutions from the UK, Australia, Brazil, and the US who participated in the discussion of […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Ami Steele, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA Associate Professor, Director, Department of Physician Assistant Studies I had the privilege to write a chapter on Breast Cancer for a new text released this summer for physician assistants in obstetrics and gynecology. This book aims to equip PAs with an updated review of gynecologic and obstetrical disorders commonly seen in primary care or specialty […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Ashley Hull, MSN, RN Instructor, BSN Licensure and Program Coordinator, Hunt School of Nursing Mrs. Ashley Hull and Mrs. Tara Hayes presented a 45-minute webinar entitled “Looking in from the Outside: Simulation Learning from an Observer Perspective” at the 12th Annual Beyond the Manikin: Best Practices in Simulation Education Conference on Friday, April 1st, 2022. This was originally a […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Jessica Van Cleave, PhD Associate Professor, College of Education Dr. Van Cleave, along with her two co-editors, Hilary Hughes (University of Georgia) and Sarah Bridges (Georgia State University), won the 2022 Award for Significant Contribution to Qualitative Research Methods from Division D of the American Educational Research Association for their two-volume special issue of Qualitative Inquiry. This award recognizes […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Don Caudill, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing, Godbold College of Business Dr. Caudill has achieved two digital marketing certifications – the Certified Digital Marketing Professional from the Digital Marketing Institute and the PCM® Digital Marketing (Professional Certified Marketer) from the American Marketing Association. After his sabbatical is completed, Caudill plans to write a proposal for both an undergraduate (TUG […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Stefka Eddins, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Totten and Marissa DiMatteo, Biology class of 2024, received research funding from Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics honor society, to work on an undergraduate research project titled “Presumptive Drug Test Kits and Compounds That Are Responsible for False Positives.” This nationally competitive award is the first of its […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Venita Totten, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Totten and Marissa DiMatteo, Biology class of 2024, received research funding from Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics honor society, to work on an undergraduate research project titled “Presumptive Drug Test Kits and Compounds That Are Responsible for False Positives.” This nationally competitive award is the first […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Jennifer Putnam, Ed.D. Associate Professor & Associate Dean, College of Education Dr. Putnam and Dr. Brown were invited to present for Duke University Graduate School’s Professional Development Lunch and Learn series. Their session, “Guiding Graduate Students: Maximizing Mentorship through Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness”, was presented on February 26, 2024. Previous Recognitions November 2023 Dr. Brown and Dr. Putnam […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Tara Hayes, MSN Instructor, RN-BSN Program Coordinator and Interim Simulation Coordinator, Hunt School of Nursing Mrs. Ashley Hull and Mrs. Tara Hayes presented a 45-minute webinar entitled “Looking in from the Outside: Simulation Learning from an Observer Perspective” at the 12th Annual Beyond the Manikin: Best Practices in Simulation Education Conference on Friday, April 1st, 2022. This was […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Aihua Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences Dr. Zhang has published a new book: Materializing a Gendered Modernity: The Beijing Young Women’s Christian Association (1927-1937) (Rowman & Littlefield, 2921). It is currently available through Amazon Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Tracy Arnold, DNP Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Arnold and DNP alumna, Dr. Marielle Combs, had their manuscript “Human Trafficking: Empowering Healthcare Providers and Community Partners as Advocates for Victims” published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing. Their work was also recently shared in a poster presentation at the NurseTim Nuts & Bolts for Nurse Educators […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Erin Montgomery, DNP Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Montgomery successfully passed the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination in July 2021, earning the credentials of Certified Nurse Educator. Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Melissa McNeilly, Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. McNeilly successfully passed the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination in July 2021, earning the credentials of Certified Nurse Educator. Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Jessica Ivey, Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Ivey successfully passed the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination in July 2021, earning the credentials of Certified Nurse Educator. Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Scott Shauf, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy Dr. Shauf participated in a panel discussion on sacrifice in early Christian worship at the annual conference of the European Academy of Religion at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, June 19-23, 2023. His participation included presenting a paper titled “Sacrifice as the Lynchpin of Early Christian […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Katie Hartley, MLIS Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor, John R. Dover Memorial Library Ms. Hartley was invited to present at the 2022 NC LIVE Annual Conference on May 16, 2022. Her topic was “Story Time: Applying Public Library Principles to Serving the Community in an Academic Library.” Previous Recognition June 2021 Ms. Hartley led a roundtable discussion on […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2023
Post Advent Devotions: Day 29 Sunday, December 25 Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-20 The traditional English Christmas hymn, “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” contains the repeated and familiar refrain of “comfort and joy.” God rest you merry, gentlemen,Let nothing you dismay,For Jesus Christ our SaviorWas born upon this day,To save us all from Satan’s powerWhen we were […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 28 Saturday, December 24 Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-15 I want you to take a moment and try to recall all the titles you have held during your life. For me, there are formal titles such as Mister, Reverend, Children and Youth Minister, Camp Counselor, College Minister, Professor, and even Interim Vice President. Other titles […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 27 Friday, December 23 2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14 Have you turned on the news lately? Have you listened to the conflicting messages our politicians are sending us from Washington? Who is telling us the truth? Whom should we believe? What should we believe? Fortunately for all of us, the truth is in God’s Word. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 26 Thursday, December 22 Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20 Waiting is the story of life. We wait on all sorts of things, events, and people, for the package to arrive or for the trip to begin. Then there are moments when the gravity of waiting is heavy: waiting on the results of a medical […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 25 Wednesday, December 21 Genesis 37:2-11; Matthew 1:1-17 I am a fan of the documentary series on PBS, Finding Your Roots, produced and hosted by American literary critic, professor, historian, and film maker Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. Every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. I enjoy ancestral stories of fascinating people. Some of my favorite personalities over the […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 24 Tuesday, December 20 Genesis 21:1-21; Galatians 4:21-5:1 Most of us have a favorite Christmas movie at the top of our watch list during the holidays. One of the movies I loved growing up was “The Santa Clause.” Everyone that loves this classic knows that Scott Calvin, played by Tim Allen, goes outside to see what all […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 23 Monday, December 19 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 17:15-22; Galatians 4:8-2 First Samuel 2:1-10 is known as Hannah’s Song. The passage is poetic; it has verses, and it is uplifting. It has a good beat; you can dance to it. Hannah extols God’s power and God’s justice. Yet, 2:1 does not say that she sang as if […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 22 Sunday, December 18 Isaiah 7:10-16; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Signs are interesting! They are a clear and direct way of communicating. We are taught their meaning from an early age. When my children were young, they could spot the sign for Chick-fil-A from miles away. They knew that sign meant yummy chicken with an ice cream […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 21 Saturday, December 17 2 Samuel 7:23-29; John 4:31-26 Legacy is a noble word, but it could be flattering at times. When the prophet Nathan delivered the good news of “blessing” to David and posterity, the king was overwhelmed. David understood the tremendous weight of responsibility and accountability that comes with his legacy. He was, after all, […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 20 Friday, December 16 2 Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 4:1-7 As a child, Christmas was my favorite holiday. It was always exciting to help my dad put up the outdoor Christmas lights, decorate the Christmas tree with my little sister, help my mom put out the Christmas village, and bake Christmas cookies with my aunt. I loved singing […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 19 Thursday, December 15 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:1-17; Galatians 3:23-29 In the most general of terms, promises hold human society together. For example, we collectively promise not to harm one another, or steal, etc. The breach of this social agreement is the foundation of discord and violence. Promises tend to encourage and entice us towards […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 18 Wednesday, December 14 Zechariah 8:1-17; Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34 In today’s Gospel text, Matthew recounts for us a day in the life of the earthly Jesus, a day full of healings, exorcisms, and wonders. Peter hosts his teacher for the evening in his own home. Almost hidden away in the shadow of miraculous events and powerful […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 17 Tuesday, December 13 Ezekiel 47:1-12; Jude 1:17-25 “Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.” These words by the hymn writer Charles Wesley often ring in our ears and leap from our lips during the first few Sundays of […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 16 Monday, December 12 Psalm 42; Isaiah 29:17-24; Acts 5:12-16 Why is waiting so hard? Is it the anticipation that something will happen, or is it the doubt that anything will happen at all? Anyone who exercises knows that holding a plank will test your patience and endurance. A one-minute plank can feel like it lasts for […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 15 Sunday, December 11 Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 One of my favorite hymns to sing during Advent has always been “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Its solemn, almost mournful—yet joyful—tune seems to me to capture the spirit of the season perfectly. The first stanza acknowledges that things are not going so well […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 14 Saturday, December 10 1 Samuel 2:1-8; Luke 3:1-18 Advent is a season for a rich and full reflection on the ways of God, for it culminates with his entrance as a human person into this cosmos. The story of John the Baptist, the one whose prophetic voice announced the coming of the Messiah, is intriguing. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 13 Friday, December 9 Ruth 4:13-17; 2 Peter 3:11-18 “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day . . . He shall be to you a restorer of life” (Ruth 4:14-15 NRSV). The soft rain was suddenly disrupted by a boom of thunder. The rain grew steadier and louder. My patio umbrella swayed in […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 12 Thursday, December 8 Psalm 146:5-10; Ruth 1:6-18; 2 Peter 3:1-10 Hope My husband and I will celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary in June of 2023. I still remember the day we were married like it was yesterday. It was a very hot summer day. We had friends and family in town from all over the United […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 11 Wednesday, December 7 Genesis 15:1-18; Matthew 12:33-37 This episode in Abram’s journey begins, “After these things.” What were “these things”? If we look back at the story leading up to Genesis 15, the things that this part of the story comes after include considerable family drama that gets caught up in geopolitical affairs of the […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 10 Tuesday, December 6 Isaiah 41:14-20; Romans 15:14-21 I love the Advent season, and as a children’s minister, I start preparing for Advent as early as August, thinking about what we’ll do for our Advent breakfast or when to order the children’s Christmas tree for the sanctuary. We’ll sing Christmas carols, decorate the church, and get […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 9 Monday, December 5 Psalm 21; Isaiah 24:1-6a; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 In 1997, I started a new job in a new state—Florida. I was to visit schools to deliver educational materials and visit faculty members. The 26 assigned schools were all within one county, but I had no concept or familiarity with the area, which made […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 8 Sunday, December 4 Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 Many of our societal norms were disrupted by the pandemic. One disruption that has persisted is “contactless waiting” for medical appointments. Prior to March 2020, patients were expected to go inside the healthcare provider’s front entrance, speak to a receptionist, and then sit in a waiting […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 7 Saturday, December 3 Isaiah 40:1-11; John 1:19-28 How frequently do we use the expression “God bless you”? No doubt that it has a powerful implication. What a blessing it is when everything in our life goes well. It’s another thing when trials, frustrations, burdens, and disappointments come our way. The history of Israel, in previous […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 6 Friday, December 2 Isaiah 30: 19-26; Acts 13:16-25 Thanksgiving Day in America signifies the beginning of the holiday season. As we enjoy the celebration of dinner and fellowship, our conversations progress to discussions about Christmas Day, the anticipation of the gifts, and the joy the day brings. Many of us will explore the newspaper and surf […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 5 Thursday, December 1 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 4:2-6; Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 What an excitement that rushes through us when we begin a new role in life, be it a new job, making a new friend, becoming a mother, grandfather, or sister. When we are given the new title and the new job description is placed […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 4 Wednesday, November 30 Isaiah 54:1-10; Matthew 24:23-25 For many families, there seems to be a month of the year that is particularly difficult. It is often a month that carries painful anniversaries. For me, that month is November, the month that marks the birthdate and death date of my infant son and daughter, my daughter’s being […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 3 Tuesday, November 29 Genesis 9:1-17; Hebrews 11:32-40 Have you ever noticed the calm after the storm? The clouds break and there is a stillness that covers the land. The sun may even peek around the clouds to see if you notice. And just behind the storm, there is a rainbow: a covenant from the Creator […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 2 Monday, November 28 Psalm 124; Genesis 8:1-19; Romans 6:1-11 This fall has been a time of reflection for Franki and me. With Franki completing the third year of her phased retirement plan and my retirement looming at the end of this academic year, we have recalled fondly many occurrences over our 40 years together. Watching […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 1 Sunday, November 27 Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 Advent begins today! As the children’s song we used to sing said: “All I want for Christmas is …” and we get to fill in the blank. For me, what Isaiah 2, Psalm 122, and Jesus said in Matthew 24 sum it up nicely. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Advent 2022 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? So begins Psalm 13, a lament psalm in which the psalmist calls on God for deliverance from unidentified enemies. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2022
Post Weather Update: Tropical Storm Nicole Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole University officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and its projected path has shifted more to the west. The latest forecast has our main campus receiving wind remaining steady at 10-15 mph with gusts between 20-25 mph and heavy rainfall from late this evening into early tomorrow morning. We are under a […] Gardner-Webb University | November 10, 2022
Post Weather Update: Tropical Storm Nicole Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole University officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and its projected path over the next 48 hours. The latest forecast has our main campus receiving wind gusts between 20-25 mph and rainfall totals between 2-3 inches from late Thursday evening into Friday evening. Be careful traveling Thursday or Friday and be aware […] Gardner-Webb University | November 9, 2022
Post Weather Update: Tropical Storm Ian Monitoring Tropical Storm Ian University officials are monitoring Tropical Strom Ian and its projected path over the next 48 hours. The latest forecast has our main campus receiving wind gusts between 30-40 mph and rainfall totals between 3-5 inches from Friday morning into Saturday evening. Students in University Commons, please secure all items that may […] Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2022
Post Garland Allen Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Garland Allen (1922-2014) was born in Tuckerman, Ark., as the middle child to Roy and Evelyn Rich Allen. His parents only had the opportunity to receive an eighth-grade formal education. Roy Allen was a self-taught farmer and veterinarian by profession. He researched and studied through numerous books of animal science […] Gardner-Webb University | August 25, 2022
Post Sheryl “Sheri” Ann Dawson Adams Professor Emerita of Theology and Church History Dr. Sheryl “Sheri” Ann Dawson Adams was born July 2, 1947, in Baton Rouge, La., but grew up in her father’s hometown of Jackson, La. It was a small town, where she and her three brothers would play outside, and Sheri spent many hours with her friends riding […] Gardner-Webb University | August 25, 2022
Post James Blaine Davis First President, 1928-1930 On Sept. 3, 1928, Boiling Springs Junior College opened for its first session. Prior to this time, it existed only as a high school. Rev. James Blaine Davis, a graduate of Mars Hill College, Wake Forest College, the University of North Carolina and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, had been elected as President. […] Gardner-Webb University | August 25, 2022
Post 2022 Fall Academic Convocation Surround Yourself With Success Good morning, everyone. It is really, really good to see you all. I’m excited that we are here. I’m grateful that we are together. I hope you had a good first week of classes, and I hope you’re ready for a strong and successful semester. Ladies and gentlemen, I am eager […] Gardner-Webb University | August 24, 2022
Post Updated COVID Reporting and Testing for Fall 2022 Welcome back to campus Runnin’ Bulldogs! We are already off to a great start to the Fall 2022 semester! As classes begin, we continue to keep your health as a top priority. Given COVID’s persistence locally as well as nationally, we recommend masks indoors in crowded situations, but they are not required. Free masks are […] Gardner-Webb University | August 16, 2022
Post August 2022: Love and Marriage August brings with it the start of a new academic year and a wonderful sense of renewal at our University. Indulge me for a moment, however, as August also has an additional special meaning in the Downs household. On August 5, Kim and I celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary. This year, we also celebrate that […] Gardner-Webb University | August 1, 2022
Post We’re Ready to Welcome You Back! The fall 2022 semester will be here soon and we’re all set to welcome everyone back to campus! COVID cases were rare on campus over the summer, with less severe variants accounting for the few we have seen. Given these current conditions and in keeping with the recommendations of public health authorities, we are able […] Gardner-Webb University | July 25, 2022
Post Title IX Ways to Get Help Choose what is right for you! The resources below empower individuals to overcome sexual misconduct and gender discrimination. Seek Medical Attention Seeking timely medical attention is extremely important. In the event of an emergency, call 911. If a non-emergency: ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND HOSPITALProvides free specialized sexual violence treatment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. […] Gardner-Webb University | June 22, 2022
Post 9 Things to Know About Title IX Title IX is a civil right that prohibits sex discrimination in education Title IX applies to all students regardless of gender identity. All schools receiving federal funding, including public K-12 schools and the majority of colleges, are subject to Title IX. Gardner-Web cannot discourage you from continuing your education. Gardner-Webb can issue no-contact directives to […] Gardner-Webb University | June 21, 2022
Post Commencement Update: Location Change due to weather Officials at Gardner-Webb University have announced that tonight’s commencement ceremony will be moved indoors to the Paul Porter Arena in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution, because the Cleveland County area is under severe weather warnings. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are required for […] Gardner-Webb University | May 6, 2022
Post Commencement Update: Potential Inclement Weather Inclement Weather Plan In case of inclement or threatening weather, Commencement will be held in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center and tickets will be required to attend. Graduates should meet at the Dover Theatre at LYCC by 6:30 PM. Ticketing Process At this time, we plan to hold the ceremony outside with no limitations on number of […] Gardner-Webb University | May 4, 2022
Post March 2022: …In Like a Lion We all know the old saying, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.” This bit of folklore from the world of weather has long predicted that the month’s early roar will ultimately yield to something kinder and gentler as April approaches. The adage seems apt again this year, […] Gardner-Webb University | February 28, 2022
Post COVID cases continue to decline! COVID cases continue to decline among our campus community. Additionally, NCDHHS data show statewide declines as well. Here are the updates and changes you need to know right now: Charlotte Center Masking Requirement Lifted Gardner-Webb University will no longer require masks/face coverings indoors at the Charlotte Center beginning February 26. Mecklenburg County leaders voted to lift […] Gardner-Webb University | February 21, 2022
Post February Updates and Changes Happy Groundhog Day, Runnin’ Bulldogs! Good news as campus cases of COVID continue to decline. Additionally, NCDHHS data show statewide declines as well. We’ve all worked hard to protect our “bubble” here on campus and it’s clearly paying off! Now it’s time to focus on a great campus experience for the rest of the semester. […] Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2022
Post Weather Update: 2 Hour Delay Delayed Opening January 18 Gardner-Webb University will operate on a two-hour delay the morning of Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Campus classes and events will begin at 10:00 a.m. If you have questions, please contact your instructors. Dimensions is cancelled tomorrow the 18th. The cafeteria will be open for breakfast at 9am and will resume normal […] Gardner-Webb University | January 17, 2022
Post January 2022: The Unfolding Work of Destiny Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2022 Gardner-Webb University joins the nation in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2022. This is a day of reflection, and it is a day of rededication. As a society, we are all on a journey together…and there are still miles to go before we sleep. I was […] Gardner-Webb University | January 17, 2022
Post Student Update: Potential Snowfall Students, We have all heard the weather forecast and yes it’s exciting to have snow. But please remember that remaining on campus this weekend is clearly the safest thing to do, not just for the weather but for protecting the Covid “bubble” we always try to create. So…Stay in the Springs! Gardner-Webb officials are monitoring a […] Gardner-Webb University | January 14, 2022
Post Welcome Back Runnin’ Bulldogs! We’re excited to start the Spring 2022 semester with you right here on campus! Because positive COVID cases across the country have surged over the holidays with the new Omicron variant, we are taking some active measures that we hope will increase everyone’s health and safety during your return to Gardner-Webb. We are taking action […] Gardner-Webb University | January 5, 2022
Post Advent Reflection: Day 28 Saturday, December 25 Isaiah 52: 7–Isaiah 62: 6–12; Psalm 97; Titus 3: 4–7; Luke 2: 1–20 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” […] Gardner-Webb University | December 25, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 27 Friday, December 24 Isaiah 52: 7–10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1: 1–12; John 1:1–14 It was an unlovely tree in an unlikely place with an unmistakable message. The tree sat on a hill along Interstate 30 just outside of Fort Worth, Texas—a mimosa tree that seemed lifeless, except at Christmas. Each December, for over thirty years, […] Gardner-Webb University | December 24, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 26 Thursday, December 23 Isaiah 9:2–7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–20 Each year, as the Christmas season rolls around, there are many things I know I can count on: I know my daughter will change her wish list four or five times. I know the stores will be excessively crowded and the lines excessively long. […] Gardner-Webb University | December 23, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 25 Wednesday, December 22 Micah 4:1–5; Ephesians 2:11–22 It feels good to win, even if the win comes vicariously through our favorite sports team, political party, or faith-tradition. Wins feel especially great when we’ve been waiting a long time for one. Nothing compares to the thrill of knowing that you’re aligned with winners, those who are the […] Gardner-Webb University | December 22, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 24 Tuesday, December 21 Genesis 30:1–24; Romans 8:18–30 The look on my wife’s beautiful face was priceless as we lay in the hotel room gazing at our amazing kids sleeping after an eventful day at the amusement park. We spent a few moments reflecting on the wonderful time and all the fun we experienced. It’s hard to […] Gardner-Webb University | December 21, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 23 Monday, December 20 Psalm 113; Genesis 25: 9–28 Colossians 1:15–20 I love the Christmas season—the music, the decorations, the movies, the baking. Throughout the nearly two-year long pandemic I have read a number of accounts of people celebrating “Christmas in April” or “Christmas in June” just to add some joy to their lives during these trying […] Gardner-Webb University | December 20, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 22 Sunday, December 19 Micah 5:2–5a; Luke 1:46b–55; Hebrews 10:5–10 The Magnificat is Mary’s song of praise. She has just been informed by Gabriel that she will give birth to Jesus. She has been sent to stay with her cousin, Elizabeth, who is now pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth tells her that as Mary greeted […] Gardner-Webb University | December 19, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 21 Saturday, December 18 Isaiah 66:7–11; Luke 13:31–35 “Do we want healing? What kind of God would ask us that?” Sho Baraka, a Christian rapper, asks this in his song “Pianos in Jericho,” and he calls attention to the hesitation that we have as we hope for deliverance.In Luke 13:32 Jesus is warned that he is once […] Gardner-Webb University | December 18, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 20 Friday, December 17 Isaiah 42:10–18; Hebrews 10:32–39 A Call to Persevere in Faith It’s often said that the hardest step in any journey is the first step. Be it an unknown outcome, a fear of failure, or an indolent attitude that holds us back, we often fail to start. In my experience, the arduous task of […] Gardner-Webb University | December 17, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 19 Thursday, December 16 Psalm 80: 1–7; Jeremiah 31: 31–43 Hebrews 10: 10–18 Much like the early Christians, we are living in a world that needs reassurance. As we begin this Advent season after another year of challenges, we need reassurance to come from somewhere and to impact everywhere. Advent gives to me, and many of us, […] Gardner-Webb University | December 16, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 18 Wednesday, December 15 Micah 4:8–13; Luke 7:31–35 The Old Testament passage for today in Micah hints of a coming honor for Zion; it pointed to the glory of a coming Messiah who would reign. We know it suggested the hope of Jesus. As someone relatively new to social media (I joined Facebook when our son […] Gardner-Webb University | December 15, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 17 Tuesday, December 14 Numbers 16:20–35; Acts 28:23–31 Luke’s two-volume opus is bookended by lyrical speech. His gospel begins with seemingly everyone singing—Mary, Zechariah, the host of heaven, and the devout Simeon. Singing is what we do at this time of year. We have good news to proclaim. God’s promises are being fulfilled. The Messiah is […] Gardner-Webb University | December 14, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 16 Monday, December 13 Isaiah 11:1–9; Numbers 16:1–19 Hebrews 13:7–17 Every year, the holidays become more and more meaningful as our children get older and more grandchildren become part of the story. When I was a much younger parent, Christmas was more about the celebration and the gifts; now it’s more abouttime with family and The Gift. […] Gardner-Webb University | December 13, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 15 Sunday, December 12 Zephaniah 3:14–20 Philippians 4:4–7; Luke 3:7–18 My wife is my favorite person! If I attempted to enumerate all the reasons why this is the case, you would grow weary and I would exceed my word count guidelines. Suffice it to say, we love spending time together and being near each other. If […] Gardner-Webb University | December 12, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 14 Saturday, December 11 Amos 9:8–15; Luke 1:57–66 When we follow the path that God has designed for us, He will build cities of prosperity around our lives. In Amos 9:8-15, it is said that God will take the House of Israel and shake it. He will shake it in the way that one would shake […] Gardner-Webb University | December 11, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 13 Friday, December 10 Amos 8:4–12; 2 Corinthians 9:1–15 The Magi had no idea they were birthing a financial dynamo that would someday propel the economy of America in the far west. Nonetheless, with those three gifts, the mysterious visitors from the East initiated “the season of giving.” In our family, not unlike others, we go all […] Gardner-Webb University | December 10, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 12 Thursday, December 9 Amos 6:1–8; Isaiah 12:2–6; 2 Corinthians 8:1–15 I have found myself during different times and seasons of my life wondering, when does it become easier? This wondering often leads to that dangerous place of comparison and allowing pride to take hold without realizing how blessed that I really am, particularly in the society […] Gardner-Webb University | December 9, 2021
Post Merry Christmas Runnin’ Bulldogs! As the semester draws to a close, what a Fall we have had! Back on campus we’ve grown and strengthened our community with campus traditions, celebrations, and service. More students are choosing Gardner-Webb in person and online every semester, and as we grow the sense of community that defines us grows as well. We even […] Gardner-Webb University | December 8, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 11 Wednesday, December 8 Isaiah 35:3–7; Luke 7:18–30 Advent represents the time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during Christmas and prepare for Christ’s second coming. Our scriptures are Isaiah 35:3-7 and Luke 7:18-30. As we celebrate Advent, let us be reminded of the four themes: hope, peace, love, and joy. In Isaiah chapter […] Gardner-Webb University | December 8, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 10 Tuesday, December 7 Isaiah 19:18–25; 2 Peter 1:2–15 Modern Israel is known as a terror to Egypt, and that’s nothing new. In war after war, Egypt has fallen subject to Israel’s dominating attacks. And although a recent ten-year old “peace” treaty links the two governmental systems today, there is still much resentment from the Egyptians […] Gardner-Webb University | December 7, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 9 Monday, December 6 Psalms 126; Isaiah 40:1–11; Romans 8:22–27 Looking around, what do we see? Could suffering be any more evident? The very issue of suffering makes us pursue a cure for it. In our attempts to find answers, we end up complicating the situation even further. The United States made an attempt to end […] Gardner-Webb University | December 6, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 8 Sunday, December 5 Malachi 3:1–4; Philippians 1:3–11; Luke 3:1–6 I often find myself seeking God regarding what He requires of me next, never wanting to allow myself mundanely to go through life and end up somewhere God never intended for me to go. When I say, “what’s next?” I am not just talking about a […] Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 7 Saturday, December 4 Malachi 4:1–6 ; Luke 9:1–6 This passage in Malachi bids the reader to see a new day. For those who are arrogant and evil, the outlook is bleak. For those who revere God’s name, the new day brings joy; “like calves from the stall,” the image is one of new life bursting […] Gardner-Webb University | December 4, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 6 Friday, December 3 Malachi 3:13–18; Philippians 1:18b–26 Liminal: Living in the “in-between” Spaces Many of us often feel like we are living “on the edge,” waiting for something to happen, on the verge of a “next place” or a “next time.” Years ago when I was deep in grief and depression, my pastoral counselor told me […] Gardner-Webb University | December 3, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 5 Thursday, December 2 Malachi 3:5–12; Psalm 85; Hosea 6:1–6; I Thessalonians1:2–10 Do we live in opposition to God’s purposes or prepare the way for them? Let us explore these two different ways of living portrayed in today’s Scripture readings. In Malachi 3:5–12, the Israelites are put on trial for withholding wages, oppressing the vulnerable, and […] Gardner-Webb University | December 2, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 4 Wednesday, December 1 Isaiah 1:24–31; Luke 11:29–32 At Christmas time we have much to celebrate in the coming of our Lord and Savior. We are reminded of the many blessings that God has given us, and especially of our salvation that was provided for us through an unlikely source, a baby who was born to humble […] Gardner-Webb University | December 1, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 3 Tuesday, November 30 2 Samuel 7:18–29; Revelation 22:12–16 How many times, in prayer, do you ask God to move or do something in your life? Now, how many times, in prayer, do you praise God for all He has done in your life? If you are like me, then you are realizing you do more […] Gardner-Webb University | November 30, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 2 Monday, November 29 Numbers 17:1–11; Psalm 90; 2 Peter 3:1–18 The texts for today’s devotion at first glance seem an odd miscellany: a story about a budding, flowering, almond-bearing staff that signifies God’s choice of Aaron; a psalm voicing the lament of a suffering people; stern warnings about the coming “day of the Lord.” One […] Gardner-Webb University | November 29, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 1 Sunday, November 28 Jeremiah 33:14–16; Psalm 25:1–10; Luke 21:25–36 Advent begins today! Thank God! It could not come soon enough for most of us. We have needed some good news for quite some time now. So, leave it toGod to do something special at just the right time, in just the right way, and with […] Gardner-Webb University | November 28, 2021
Post Advent Many of us are entering into this season of Advent troubled in our spirits. Peace is a major theme of Advent (see, for example, Isaiah 9:1–7, Isaiah 11:1–9, Luke 2:14, Philippians 4:7, among other texts in this devotional). The coming of Jesus has brought peace to all of creation. Further, during Advent we renew our […] Gardner-Webb University | November 27, 2021
Post Thankful for our Many Blessings Hello Runnin’ Bulldogs As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday next week, it’s time to be thankful for all of our many blessings. We are back to our regular activities and the campus community is stronger than ever. We have enjoyed a fall semester that included football, homecoming, theater performances, service trips and so many of our other traditions. We’ve […] Gardner-Webb University | November 17, 2021
Post November 2021: Saluting Our Veterans The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. 11:00 am, November 11, 1918. It was at that time and on that date that hostilities ended in what we now know as World War I. WWI was, sadly, also deemed the “Great War” and the “War to End All Wars.” More than 116,000 […] Gardner-Webb University | November 3, 2021
Post Community Update: It’s time to Beat the Camels Hello Runnin’ Bulldogs! It’s time to Beat the Camels (#HumbleTheHumps) because we’ve got the East/West Barbeque Bowl this Saturday in Spangler Stadium against Campbell University! Before the fun this weekend, here are the things you need to know right now! Current Data As of October 5, Gardner-Webb is reporting only five positive COVID cases among our […] Gardner-Webb University | October 6, 2021
Post Branch out: Go Worldwide at Gardner-Webb From Boiling Springs to Berlin College is about learning and experiencing new things. It’s also for branching out and leaving your comfort zone. But what exactly is a comfort zone? Your comfort zone is what’s familiar or feels safe to you. We totally get it, why would you want to leave somewhere you feel secure? […] Gardner-Webb University | October 6, 2021
Post Putting Your Faith into Action From the classroom to the World Race To say that my life was changed would be an understatement. Shelby Robinson ’17 Going to school at Gardner-Webb has always been about more than going to class, getting a degree, and entering your profession. That’s important, but it’s also about growing in your faith through life-changing experiences. […] Gardner-Webb University | October 6, 2021
Post Community Update: It’s Fall, Runnin’ Bulldogs It’s Fall, Runnin’ Bulldogs! The temperatures have dropped and we’ve got cool weather on campus just in time for a fabulous Family Weekend. Here are the things you need to know right now! Current Data As of September 22, Gardner-Webb is reporting only 4 positive COVID cases among our students (2), staff (1), and faculty (1). All are […] Gardner-Webb University | September 23, 2021
Post Community Update: Everything you need to know for Fall Hello Runnin’ Bulldogs! We are well into the fall semester, and our first home football game is only a few days away. We’re excited to be able to gather in Spangler Stadium and cheer on our football team this Saturday against Lincoln! It’s a RED OUT, so come decked out in your best gameday reds! […] Gardner-Webb University | September 14, 2021
Post 10 Things to Bring (and 10 to Leave at Home) When you move on campus for the first time, it can be tough to decide what needs to make the trip and what needs to stay behind. Don’t make the mistake of bringing everything but the kitchen sink. Here’s our suggestions for 10 things to bring with you on Move-In day and 10 things you […] Gardner-Webb University | September 3, 2021
Post Choosing a College Major Let’s face it, a lot of us don’t know exactly what we want to do with our lives when we come to college. That’s totally okay – while you can declare your major as early as the second semester of your freshman year, most students don’t declare until late in their sophomore year. It often […] Gardner-Webb University | September 3, 2021
Post Paying for College A question in any student’s college search is “how will I pay for it?” At GWU, a majority of students receive a generous financial aid package comprised of institutional scholarships and financial aid, mixed with federal aid and scholarships from outside sources. Financial aid plays a big role in your college search, but you shouldn’t […] Gardner-Webb University | September 3, 2021
Post New Full Scholarship at GWU An exciting newer scholarship opportunity is available for students interested in attending Gardner-Webb University! The Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship annually awards full tuition, room, board, and required fees to a student who exemplifies the principles and values of Christian service as embodied by Carolyn and Robert Tucker. THE SCHOLARSHIP EMPHASIZES FOUR AREAS: […] Gardner-Webb University | September 3, 2021
Post Community Update: Welcome Back to the Springs! Welcome back to The Springs, Runnin’ Bulldogs! We are already a week into the fall semester, and there is a lot of excitement on campus…we are so very glad that you are all here! Just like last academic year, we will be updating you regularly on COVID status and procedures. We have to be on […] Gardner-Webb University | August 25, 2021
Post 2021 Fall Academic Convocation Why Not Us, Why Not Gardner-Webb? Faculty and Students of Gardner-Webb University, you really are a wonderful sight for sore eyes! We didn’t get to do this last year. But today, thanks to the grace and glory of God, we are together again in this special place, celebrating the start of a new academic year. […] Gardner-Webb University | August 24, 2021
Post Community Update: Vaccine Clinics Important information for the Gardner-Webb community as we begin the Fall Semester: Consistent with the recommendation of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Gardner-Webb University strongly encourages you to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have not already done so. There are two vaccination clinics upcoming on our campus. The first is […] Gardner-Webb University | August 17, 2021
Post Finding the Best Fit Finding a college that’s the best fit for you is an important task! While no college is 100% perfect, don’t settle for something that doesn’t feel right. Here are the four major things that you should consider when exploring colleges and universities, to find the best fit for YOU! Small VS. Large GWU’s student to […] Gardner-Webb University | July 20, 2021
Post FAFSA FAQ’s Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an essential part of your college admissions process. It’s important for two main reasons: It will show you what federal financial aid you’re eligible for. It’s an essential piece of your overall financial aid package from GWU. The FAFSA opens on October 1, and aid is distributed […] Gardner-Webb University | July 20, 2021
Post Ask Your Admissions Counselor Questions To Ask Your Admissions Counselor Your college admissions counselor is a fantastic resource to utilize during all parts of your college search process. It’s their job to help you every step of the way – from submitting your application to learning more about the school and deciding where will be the best fit. At […] Gardner-Webb University | July 20, 2021
Post Community Update: Fall 2021 Updates Hello Bulldogs! We’re almost a month from move in! As we get closer to the beginning of the fall semester, our plans continue to evolve. As was our practice last year, we will follow the guidelines and direction provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as state (NC DHHS) and local (Cleveland […] Gardner-Webb University | July 14, 2021
Post July 2021: Reflections on America at 245 This July, I was able to get away for a little vacation. With Kim and our daughter, Rachel, I spent Independence Day in Massachusetts…birthplace of the American Revolution. July 4th in the Bay State is all about the Boston Tea Party, battles against the British at Lexington and Concord, and lots of Sam Adams (the […] Gardner-Webb University | July 6, 2021
Post Community Update: Fall 2021 Campus Return Happy Summer Bulldogs! As we approach the July 4th Independence Day celebration here in the Springs, we’re already preparing for the fall. We’re also getting ready for your return to campus so we have several updates to share: COVID-19 Vaccinations will not be required for students to return to campus, though a vaccination is strongly encouraged. Vaccinated students should bring their proof of vaccination documentation with […] Gardner-Webb University | July 2, 2021
Post Community Update: Current Data, Commencement & Summer School Gardner-Webb community, For the past 14 months, we have communicated regularly with you to provide vital information related to the COVID pandemic and its impact on our campus. In our weekly or bi-weekly “Community Updates,” we have detailed the number of positive cases among our faculty, staff and students, as well as the number of […] Gardner-Webb University | April 23, 2021
Post Community Update: Only three weeks from the end of the semester The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus this week has dropped! Thanks to the Runnin’ Bulldog family for doing their part. We are only three weeks from the end of the semester and while we are turning the “COVID Corner”, we have to continue to mask up and keep our distance while we finish […] Gardner-Webb University | April 9, 2021
Post Community Update: Easter Break, class schedules, vaccines and facility updates As we prepare to celebrate Easter and share some time with family, friends and community, we encourage you to engage in all the healthy habits we have developed over the last year. The successful conclusion of the semester is in all of our hands. Wearing face coverings, washing hands frequently, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining […] Gardner-Webb University | March 26, 2021
Post Community Update: We must remain vigilant The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus remains high this week. This is due in part to GWU’s continuing commitment to repeated testing and aggressive contact tracing. That being said, we also know that some of the recent spike is because too many of us have grown complacent and let down our guard. Let us […] Gardner-Webb University | March 19, 2021
Post Community Update: Current Data, Football, Commencement, and Fall Semester The number of COVID cases among our campus community is up this week. It’s not good news. Yes, the weather is beautiful and yes, we’ve won two exciting home football games but if this trend continues, there will be changes and restrictions could return. We are all tired of hearing this but you have to […] Gardner-Webb University | March 12, 2021
Post Community Update: Commencement, Football and Upcoming Breaks Commencement North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper updated the Executive Order the week of February 26 and the changes included increasing “Outdoor” spaces and venues capacity to 30%. This allows 2,700 people in Spangler Stadium. With this change in mind, the University is excited to announce that we will hold May Commencement at 7:00 p.m. on […] Gardner-Webb University | March 5, 2021
Post Community Update: Football in the Springs Good news! There’s going to be football in The Springs this weekend! And while this means a move back towards something “normal” here is what the game doesn’t mean. It doesn’t mean we can stop wearing masks. You must wear masks at the game! It doesn’t mean we don’t have to keep a safe, social […] Gardner-Webb University | February 26, 2021
Post Community Update: Statewide Curfew, Current Data and Vaccinations The Gardner-Webb family is staying strong as we near the end of February. Our numbers are down this week on campus and that’s because you’re doing your part! Mask on, hands washed and keeping a safe social distance. Let’s stay together and strong through the spring, Bulldogs! Current Data As of today, February 19, Gardner-Webb […] Gardner-Webb University | February 19, 2021
Post Community Update: Let’s have a successful semester It’s the middle of February and the number of COVID-19 cases in the GWU family remains low. In fact, in Cleveland County the number of new cases, positivity rate, and hospitalizations are all down. This is good news for all of us on campus and for our nearby communities, too…but we can’t let up. Just […] Gardner-Webb University | February 12, 2021
Post Community Update: Campus Events and Updates As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our campus community, it is essential that we avoid complacency and pandemic fatigue. Our shared goal: to stay together on campus with in-person classes through the end of the semester. The formula is simple and by now very familiar: wear it (your mask), wash ’em […] Gardner-Webb University | February 5, 2021
Post Community Update: We Continue to Protect our “Bubble” When we all returned to campus in January, the University tested a total of 1,455 individuals and found only 18 positives, a rate of 1.23%. This is a very low percentage. The good news is we now have a “bubble” we can protect! Protecting the bubble means keeping up the healthy practices we learned last […] Gardner-Webb University | January 29, 2021
Post Community Update: How to report COVID-19 Symptoms and Current Status Over the first two weeks of classes, we have had a couple of individuals come to campus even though they had symptoms of COVID-19. Those individuals were tested and immediately sent to quarantine. It’s very important to remember if you have symptoms you must report this immediately. Do NOT come to campus with symptoms. Faculty […] Gardner-Webb University | January 22, 2021
Post January 2021: Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President Ronald Reagan signed the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day federal holiday into law in 1983, with its first observation occurring in 1986. Now celebrated on the third Monday of January each year, MLK Day encourages all Americans to pause and reflect on a man who gave his life in the promotion of […] Gardner-Webb University | January 18, 2021
Post Community Update: First week of classes and COVID-19 Numbers A Smooth Return to Campus Welcome back, Bulldogs! With the first week of class ending, we’re off to a good start. Beginning last Sunday, volunteers conducted tests this week on 692 students, resulting in three asymptomatic positives. Earlier in the month all 604 returning athletes underwent the same testing, which also resulted in three asymptomatic positives. […] Gardner-Webb University | January 15, 2021
Post Volume 53 Now Available You may now purchase the new issue of Broad River Review (Volume 53). The new issue features the Rash Award in Poetry & Fiction winners and finalists, as well as other excellent poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Cover photo by Peter Kahn. Learn More about Broad River Review Magazine Gardner-Webb University | January 15, 2021
Post Community Update: FAQs, Stay at Home Order and Encouraging Results Welcome back, Bulldogs! As we prepare for classes to start, we are finishing COVID testing and the initial results are very encouraging. We appear to have only a 1% positive rate among those returning students who have been tested. This is far below the county or state averages and a good sign as we begin […] Gardner-Webb University | January 12, 2021
Post Community Update: Welcome Back, COVID-19 Testing and Executive Orders Extended Welcome back, Bulldogs! We all hope that your holidays were pleasant and restful, and we extend a big Happy New Year to each of you!! At Gardner-Webb, we are optimistic about 2021 and we very much look forward to a full and vibrant semester with you on campus. Before you pack up your red and […] Gardner-Webb University | January 8, 2021
Post Community Update December 22, 2020 As we prepare for the Christmas holiday, things are calm and quiet on campus in Boiling Springs. While many of our students are now back at home, we still have dozens of students with us on campus. Regardless of where you are, let us all continue to follow the guidelines: wearing masks, washing hands, and […] Gardner-Webb University | December 22, 2020
Post Virtual Commencement, NC Executive Order and January Return Schedule Virtual Commencement The University will celebrate Winter Commencement for our Gardner-Webb University December graduates tomorrow, Saturday, December 12. The virtual ceremony will premiere at 10:00am. It will be available on the Gardner-Webb website, on Facebook, and on YouTube. A Winter Commencement program is also available online. As a new graduate, you’re now among our alumni, […] Gardner-Webb University | December 11, 2020
Post Changes to Academic Calendar and Current Status Update Christmas Break and Campus Return As we get ready for the end of the fall semester and the Christmas holiday, there are changes to the Spring 2021 schedule that affect your return to campus. The first day of classes on campus will be moved out by a week. Instead of campus classes starting Wednesday, January […] Gardner-Webb University | December 4, 2020
Post Community Update November 24, 2020 COVID-19 Executive Order North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper updated his COVID-19 Executive Order yesterday, and some of the changes included in the update impact us on campus. Since the changes take effect at 5:00 pm on November 25, you will want to make sure that you follow the updated rules as you prepare to return […] Gardner-Webb University | November 24, 2020
Post Voluntary COVID -19 Testing Gardner-Webb Family, The University will be providing free, voluntary COVID-19 Rapid Tests, provided by the state of North Carolina, at the end of this week and on Monday of next week for students, faculty and staff. This is in preparation for the Thanksgiving break. We encourage you to consider getting tested to protect yourself, your […] Gardner-Webb University | November 19, 2020
Post Finish the Fall Semester Strong Dear Gardner-Webb students, I am contacting you directly today to stress the importance of finishing our semester in a way that minimizes the threat from COVID-19.Compared to other colleges and universities across the state and across the country, Gardner-Webb University has fared remarkably well since move-in day back in August. For most of the semester, […] Gardner-Webb University | November 18, 2020
Post Thanksgiving Break and COVID-19 Numbers Campus COVID-19 Numbers As of Friday afternoon, November 13, Gardner-Webb has two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in isolation on campus. We also have four residential undergraduate students who have tested positive and are in isolation at home. We have two commuter/graduate students who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation at home. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 13, 2020
Post Ignite Your Future Now that you’re officially a Bulldog, take the next step toward your future by learning what you need to do before arriving on campus. Checklist It’s official – you’ve already completed the necessary admissions paperwork, paid your deposit, and now you’re ready to step foot on campus as a Bulldog. Check out what’s next on […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Ignite Your Mind Land your dream internship or take a semester abroad – learn more about the opportunities that will shape your academic experience inside the classroom and around the world. John R. Dover Memorial Library The library houses over 282,000 physical texts in a 45,000 square foot multi-purpose space, complete with study rooms and vending options to meet […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Ignite Your Spirit What’s it like to live in a residence hall? What’s happening on the weekends? Get insight into the campus life you can look forward to as a Bulldog. Residence Life Living on campus is an incredible experience, but only if you come prepared! Use this list to get started, and consult the Guide to Residential Living for […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Ignite Your Soul A huge part of the educational experience at GWU is learning what it means to love God and be a loving neighbor in your community and beyond. Check out the resources available to help you ignite your faith. The Office of Christian Life and Service The Office of Christian Life and Service provides you with […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Ignite Your Strength Paint up for the Dawg Pound, work on your fitness, or join in on a little healthy competition – here are some ways you can stay active! Athletics Gardner-Webb students have a front row seat to 22 Division I athletic programs. The Dawg Pound cheering section injects every home event with energy and passion and […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent What a year! It was a year of confusion, pain, isolation, despair, and disorientation. All of life wobbled and the primary objective was sheer survival and protection. While these words may sound like my reflection on calendar year 2020, they are not. Rather, I am recounting the complexities of the world into which Jesus was […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 1 Sunday, November 29 Isaiah 64:1–9; Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19 ; 1 Corinthians 1:3–9; Mark 13:24–37 Watching and waiting aren’t always easy for most of us. We are people of action. “Better to wear out than to rust out,” the old saying goes. Waiting and watching, however, is what we must do when it comes to Jesus’ […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 3 Tuesday, December 1 Micah 4:6–13; Revelation 18:1–10 The etymology of the name Micah is very interesting. His name means, Who is like Yahweh. It was more an exclamation rather than a question. Micah’s narrative, just as John’s, has several contrasts and approximations, even though they were so many years apart from each other. Both exposed […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 4 Wednesday, December 2 Micah 5:1–5a; Luke 21:34–38 (NRSV) Hope. Why is it important to cultivate hope while here on earth? Maybe a better question would be, What if we do not hope? Clement of Alexandria (c.155–c. 220) would say, “If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.” We certainly needed […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 5 Thursday, December 3 Psalm 85; Hosea 6:1–6; I Thessalonians1:2–10 On October 16–25, 2010, the most representative gathering of Christian leaders in the history of Christianity took place in Cape Town, South Africa. Four thousand delegates from 198 countries participated in the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. Thousands more joined virtually through social media platforms. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 6 Friday, December 4 Jeremiah 1:4–10; Acts 11:19–26 When I was studying for my PhD at Baylor University, I had a professor whom I will call Dr. T. When Dr. T was convinced that a certain idea was correct, it was somewhat risky to contradict him. His students learned very quickly that if you were going to […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 7 Saturday, December 5 Ezekiel 36:24–28; Mark 11:27–32 Pausing was her only symptom. A mother’s keen eye noticed it. Her once active baby began taking “short breaks” while crawling, as if to catch her breath. The diagnosis was grim. The severe effects of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy left her child in heart failure. There were no choices. Fourteen–month–old […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 8 Sunday, December 6 Isaiah 40:1–11; 2 Peter 3:8–15a; Mark 1:1–8 Shortly after graduating from college, my best friend and I traveled to the Pacific Northwest for a four–day adventure led by a mutual friend who lived in Seattle. She knew the area well and from the moment she picked us up, we were busy exploring. […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 9 Monday, December 7 Psalm 27; Isaiah 26:7-15; Acts 2:37-42 Last summer, my family went to Sunset Beach for our vacation. As we were leaving from a fantastic week at the beach, my 4–year–old daughter said, “Can we just start this week over?” On the opposite end of the spectrum, does anybody feel like that about […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 10 Tuesday, December 8 Isaiah 4:2–6; Acts 11:1–18 As I was driving down the Bostic Sunshine Highway in my Ford pickup truck with all the windows down listening to Willie Nelson singing “It’s All Going to Pot,” I could not help but reflect on Isaiah’s description of Judah at the time of this writing. In the […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 11 Wednesday, December 9 Malachi 2:10-3:1; Luke 1:5-17 In a world painted by panic, politics, and a pandemic identified as COVID–19, it is safe to say that the year of 2020 will not be soon forgotten. One of the crucial steps in decreasing the spread of COVID–19 is washing your hands. This pandemic has revealed our […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 12 Thursday, December 10 Psalm 126; Habakkuk 2:1–5 Philippians 3:7–11 I have a friend who has three dogs and she is convinced that the Lord speaks to her through those dogs. Every time she preaches a sermon or leads a devotion, she uses them in some analogy. While I also have three dogs, I feel like the […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 13 Friday, December 11 Habakkuk 3:2-6; Philippians 3:12-16 Growing up, my church did not celebrate Advent. When I was young, our celebrations included rehearsals, Christmas plays, concerts, and brown bags of fruit, nuts, and hard candy. I remember the anxiety of forgetting my lines, fear of embarrassment, and thoughts of people laughing at me. During Advent ceremonies, […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 14 Saturday, December 12 Habakkuk 3:13–19; Matthew 21: 28–32 I don’t know what it is about being in the car, me driving, my six–year–old daughter sitting in the back, but something about this situation prompts her to ask challenging questions such as “why are people mean?” and “why does God let people get sick?” She asks […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 15 Sunday, December 13 Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11; Luke 1:46b–55; John 1:6–8, 19–28 I am not someone who likes surprises. One need only look through my Netflix viewing history to find that, rather than trying something new, I return to the same, well-worn television content again and again. I enjoy the predictability of knowing where a story […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 16 Monday, December 14 Psalm 125; 1 Kings 18:1–18 Ephesians 6:10–17 Growing up in central Missouri, the coldest night of the year always seemed to be the evening of our annual Hanging of the Green service. As part of that Advent tradition, the entire congregation would recess near the end of the service to stand outside and […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 17 Tuesday, December 15 2 Kings 2:9–22; Acts 3:17–4:4 How do you know what to believe when it comes to faith, society, politics, or other important issues? This is a question I have found myself rhetorically asking more than ever over the past year. Should we blindly follow the direction of our pastor? Or our preferred […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 18 Wednesday, December 16 Malachi 3:16–4:6; Mark 9:9–13 In Mark 9, it is observed that the prophesy in Malachi 3:16–4:6 has just been fulfilled. Both Elijah and Moses have just appeared up on the mountain with Jesus, Peter, James, and John in a moment known as the Transfiguration. In a conversation walking down from the mountain […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 19 Thursday, December 17 Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26; 2 Samuel 6:1–11; Hebrews 1:1–4 One of the most disheartening aspects of this pandemic has been the inability to make plans and keep commitments. My “cancellations” for the year included multiple funerals, several family gatherings, a dentist appointment, a doctor’s appointment, my youngest daughter’s 4th birthday party and my oldest […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 20 Friday, December 18 2 Samuel 6: 12–19: Hebrews 1: 5–14 For my wife, Laura, the giving of gifts is a source of joy as much as it is a way of expressing love. She thoroughly enjoys searching for gifts that are meaningful and wrapping them in a manner which intentionally adds to the message of the […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 21 Saturday, December 19 Judges 13:2–24; John 7:40–52 As a child, I was taught that Christmas was not about receiving gifts, but about giving them. Nonetheless, I still remember waking up every Christmas morning and running to my living room to open the gifts that I was privileged enough to have waiting for me under the Christmas […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 22 Sunday, December 20 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16; Romans 16:25–27; Luke 1:26–38 “When the angel came to her, he said, ‘Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!’ She was confused by these words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be” (Luke 1:28-29 Common English Bible). Angels play many roles throughout Scripture. They announce […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 23 Monday, December 21 1 Samuel 1:1–18; Hebrews 9:1–14 Have you ever felt like you just weren’t good enough, whether it be in school, at the sport you were involved in, or at the instrument you played? No matter how much you practiced or how much you studied, you never felt like it was enough. I can […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 24 Tuesday, December 22 Samuel 1:19–28; Hebrews 8:1–13 We were all set apart to fulfill God’s purpose. In Hannah’s story and Samuel’s birth, we understand God’s purpose for those who are set apart for his service. We also gain knowledge of perseverance in faith. Hannah was barren, but she had bold faith and belief that God can […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 25 Wednesday, December 23 1 Samuel 2:1–10; Mark 11:1–11 Hosanna moments. We all need them, those moments when we cry out, “Lord, save us!” This past May, I called my friend Elaine because she had been on my mind for several days. She said to me, “Paula, I have had such a glorious time in the hospital […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 26 Thursday, December 24 Isaiah 9:2–7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–20 Leland Thomas observes, “In the eyes of children we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we find its meaning.” Although my children are now young adults, I remember the joy Christmas morning would bring. Our daughter would awaken our son, and together […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 27 Friday, December 25 Isaiah 52: 7–10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1: 1–12; John 1:1–14 Perhaps never have so many been so eager for the end of a calendar year than we have this 2020. Sickness has covered the globe. In our own country, prolonged pandemic was joined this year by deep divisions throughout society. Politics and […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post COVID-19 Numbers, Testing and Spring Schedules Campus COVID-19 Numbers As we begin the month of November, our numbers have risen modestly. This is not what we want to see. We have to stay smart and proactive to keep our numbers low: wear your mask, wash your hands, and follow all social distancing guidelines. We are committed to keeping our campus community […] Gardner-Webb University | November 6, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 2 Monday, November 30 Psalm 79; Micah 4:1–5 Revelation 15:1–8 The simplest objects can become weapons with which to inflict violence upon our fellow human beings: sticks, stones, and even our fists and our knees. God creates humanity from the dust of the earth. We use that same dust to create means by which we might […] Gardner-Webb University | November 4, 2020
Post Flu Shots, Student Support and Updated COVID-19 Numbers Campus COVID-19 Numbers As we conclude the month of October, we’re staying strong together! Keep up the good work! As of Friday afternoon, October 30, Gardner-Webb continues to have no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have three residential undergraduate students who have tested positive and are in isolation at home. We […] Gardner-Webb University | October 30, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Commencement, Octoberfest Cancellation and Updated COVID-19 Numbers Commencement We are excited to offer congratulations to our Gardner-Webb graduates from May and August; we celebrate them this weekend. The University will hold its first-ever virtual Commencement on Saturday, October 24. The ceremony will be shown on the 24th at 10 a.m. for May 2020 graduates and at 2 p.m. for August 2020 graduates. It will […] Gardner-Webb University | October 23, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Keep Up the Good Work Current Status As we Power Through Fall Break, we are glad to be together on campus protecting our GWU “bubble.” While trending numbers around us may not look good, on campus we are Bulldogs Together and Strong. Keep up the good work! As of Friday afternoon, October 16, Gardner-Webb continues to have no (zero) confirmed […] Gardner-Webb University | October 16, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: October 9 Status Update Current Status As of Friday afternoon, October 9, Gardner-Webb has no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have one residential undergraduate student who has tested positive and is in isolation at home. There are 14 students in quarantine/isolation on campus. Some are showing mild symptoms. Some are waiting to be tested or […] Gardner-Webb University | October 9, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Current Status As of Friday morning, October 2, Gardner-Webb has three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in isolation on campus. We have five residential undergraduate students who have tested positive and are in isolation at home. There are 12 students in quarantine/isolation on campus. Some are showing mild symptoms. Some are waiting to be tested or have […] Gardner-Webb University | October 2, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Fall Break Getting It Done We are now in our seventh week since move-in day. Since the bump in cases and quarantines that followed students’ return from the long Labor Day weekend, we have successfully flattened the curve. Looking ahead, if we want to keep the numbers low and preserve the on-campus experience for the entire semester, […] Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: We Can Do This Six weeks since move-in day. Gardner-Webb is still in good shape. Since the slight increase in cases and quarantines after the Labor Day holiday, we’ve flattened the curve. If, however, the previous six months have taught us anything it’s that we can’t relax or let down our guard. The formula is simple: face coverings + […] Gardner-Webb University | September 25, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Keep Calm and Stay Safe It’s All On Us We’re now five weeks in since move-in day. Gardner-Webb is still in good shape, while other colleges and schools are not. To finish out our semester face-to-face, on campus and enjoying college life, we have to remain actively vigilant. We have to follow all health safety rules. We have to look […] Gardner-Webb University | September 18, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Stay Safe Bulldogs Following the long Labor Day holiday weekend, Gardner-Webb authorities have observed a noticeable spike in COVID-19 cases. The present jump in positive tests is most likely attributable to lax mask-wearing habits and large gatherings. If you don’t want the 28 current positives to compound further and endanger your ability to continue with on-campus instruction, then […] Gardner-Webb University | September 11, 2020
Post Community Update September 4, 2020 As Gardner-Webb University concludes the third week of the Fall 2020 semester and heads into the Labor Day weekend, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. It’s absolutely essential that students wear their face coverings on campus, indoors in all buildings and outdoors as well if a physical distance cannot […] Gardner-Webb University | September 4, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Second Week of Fall 2020 Semester As Gardner-Webb University concludes the second week of the Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. As of Friday, August 28, Gardner-Webb has no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have five students in quarantine who are waiting to be tested or who have […] Gardner-Webb University | August 28, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Fall 2020 Safety Regulations As Gardner-Webb University concludes the first week of the Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. As of Friday, August 21, Gardner-Webb has no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have three students in quarantine who are waiting to be tested or who have […] Gardner-Webb University | August 21, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Preparing for Students, Family Weekend and Fall Sports As Gardner-Webb University continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. This week we prepare for the arrival of our students and the start of classes. Throughout the summer, GWU’s staff and administration have worked diligently and proactively to keep our facilities […] Gardner-Webb University | August 12, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information Bulldogs Together: Ready and Strong As Gardner-Webb University continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. As of Friday August 7, Gardner-Webb has no (zero) confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have no (zero) students in quarantine or isolation. We have […] Gardner-Webb University | August 7, 2020
Post Coronavirus FAQs About the Virus What is the Novel Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that can cause illness in animals and humans. Some coronaviruses commonly circulate in the United States, and usually cause upper respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose, although some can cause more serious illness. The 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus […] Gardner-Webb University | August 2, 2020
Post 6 Tips for Better Mental Health During Coronavirus 1) Pause, breathe and notice how you feel Take a moment at the start of each day and as needed throughout the day to check in with yourself. Stop what you are doing and take inventory of your thoughts and your actions: What are you thinking about? What emotions are you feeling right now? What sensations are […] Gardner-Webb University | August 1, 2020
Post Nicole Waters, DNP Associate Provost College of Health Sciences, Assoc. Prof. of Nursing Dr. Waters has been accepted in the 2020 BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women program at UNC-Chapel Hill. BRIDGES is an inclusive professional development program for women in higher education who seek to gain or strengthen their academic leadership capabilities. It is designed to help women […] Gardner-Webb University | August 1, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Summer Commencement As Gardner-Webb University continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. As of Tuesday, July 28, the University has only one positive Covid-19 student case remaining on campus in isolation. Five international students, quarantined upon entry into the country, will be released […] Gardner-Webb University | July 29, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Confirmed Cases As Gardner-Webb University continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. As of Monday, July 13 Gardner-Webb has two confirmed cases of COVID-19. These are the first two reported cases. Both cases are student-athletes, the first case was confirmed July 12. This […] Gardner-Webb University | July 13, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Spring and Summer 2020 Graduates Commencement Update As Gardner-Webb continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. COVID-19 cases are now spiking again in our region and across the country, partially as a result of various re-opening activities. The University will, by necessity, follow the advice of state and […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2020
Post July 2020: Revival of the Social Sciences In this month’s blog, I’m not going to mention COVID-19, Coronavirus, pandemics, face coverings, vaccines, or even social distancing. Indulge me…there are other pressing issues. As the infamous year 2020 lurches forward, we should take note of what’s going on across our nation. There’s hurt, frustration, and anger in the streets of some of our […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: North Carolina’s Most recent Executive Order and Fall 2020 Ppdates Gardner-Webb continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. Here are the latest updates for the GWU community. In accordance with North Carolina’s most recent Executive Order, effective June 26 at 5:00PM, face coverings are required everywhere indoors on the Gardner-Webb Campus both in Boiling Springs and in Charlotte where physical distancing of six […] Gardner-Webb University | June 26, 2020
Post Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Information Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Student Assistance – HEERF I On April 9th, the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) informed Gardner-Webb University that it would be receiving $1,825,407 in total Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act assistance. Approximately half of those funds ($912,704) were designated by the DOE to be […] Gardner-Webb University | June 19, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Gardner-Webb continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. The Post-COVID Transition Taskforce met on June 19, and recommendations were received from four workgroups: Decisions were made on a number of items: Academics Beginning with Summer Session II, face coverings will be required in classrooms and labs for […] Gardner-Webb University | June 19, 2020
Post June 2020: Strategic Plan for Growth and Excellence Colleagues and Friends of Gardner-Webb University, I am pleased to report that on June 18 the University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to endorse GWU 2020-2025: A Strategic Plan for Growth and Excellence. This new Strategic Plan is the product of a thoughtful, systematic process that included more than 500 responses to an online survey, three […] Gardner-Webb University | June 1, 2020
Post May 2020: Future of Higher Ed, Post-COVID These days it seems that everyone in our business is prognosticating about the future of higher education. At the risk of piling on, I am going to use my monthly blog to address this topic in light of what we think we know about COVID-19’s impact on our society. Spoiler alert: nobody, myself certainly included, […] Gardner-Webb University | May 1, 2020
Post Dr. Kimberly Williams-Thompson, EDS Instructor of Mental Health Counseling, School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education Prof. Williams-Thompson and Dr. Sharon Webb, Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs in the School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education offered a presentation at the NC Counseling Association Conference on February 27 titled “An Experiential Approach […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
Post Dr. Steven R. Harmon, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Historical Theology, School of Divinity Dr. Harmon’s journal article “La cattolicità battista: che cos’ève perché è importante per i battisti e per tutta la chiesa di Cristo” is published in the current issue of Protestantesimo: Rivista della Facoltà Valdese di Teologia 79, no. 1 (2024): 41-55. The article is a revision and […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
Post Dr. Sharon Webb,Ph.D Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs in the School of Psychology and Counseling Dr. Webb and Prof. Williams-Thompson, Instructor of Mental Health Counseling in the School of Psychology and Counseling, offered a presentation at the NC Counseling Association Conference on February 27 titled “An Experiential Approach to Facilitate […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
Post April 2020: GWU’s Healthcare Heroes Heroes. In the best of times, that word gets bandied about casually and is far too often overused. Today, as we inch forward toward what we hope is the end of a protracted pandemic, the notion of heroism takes on sharpened clarity. There is no question but that the heroes of 2020 are the frontline […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
Post Dr. Anna S. Hamrick, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN Associate Professor of Nursing and Associate Director in the Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Hamrick delivered a podium presentation on April 8, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 48th Annual Conference. The presentation titled “The Lived Experience of Holistic Self-Care: Integration of Human Flourishing into NP Education” was […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
Post Dr. Candice Rome, DNP, RN, CNE Associate Professor of Nursing, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Rome successfully passed the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination in July 2021, earning the credentials of Certified Nurse Educator. Previous Recognition October 2019 Dr. Rome was the clinical editor for the book, NCLEX-RN Review Made Incredibly Easy! sixth edition, published by Wolters Kluwer in […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2020
Post Dr. David Yelton, Ph.D. Associate Provost for Arts & Sciences and Professor of History Dr. Yelton was recently awarded the Vandervort Prize from the Journal of Military History for his article “Older German Officers and National Socialist Activism: Evidence from the German Volkssturm,” that appeared in the April 2019 issue. Yelton is one of only four historians to receive the award […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2020
Post Holly Mabry, MLIS Digital Scholarship and UX Librarian Dr. Bishop and Ms. Mabry co-authored a chapter titled, “Creating Sustainable Historical Community Partnerships through Institutional Repository Collections.” In Josh C. Cromwell (Ed), Rethinking Institutional Repositories: Innovations in Management, Collections, and Inclusion (Association of College and Research Libraries: American Library Association, 2023). Holly and Jessica Xiong co-presented a paper at the Georgia […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2020
Post Dr. Natalie Edwards Bishop, Ed.D. Associate Dean of the Library and University Archivist Dr. Bishop and Ms. Mabry co-authored a chapter titled, “Creating Sustainable Historical Community Partnerships through Institutional Repository Collections.” In Josh C. Cromwell (Ed), Rethinking Institutional Repositories: Innovations in Management, Collections, and Inclusion (Association of College and Research Libraries: American Library Association, 2023). Previous Recognition June 2021 Dr. Bishop presented […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2020
Post Dr. Jeff Hamilton, Ed.D. Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, College of Education Dr. Hamilton successfully completed the International Leadership Association’s (ILA) Leadership Education Academy certification program. The Leadership Education Academy is designed to advance one’s ability to teach leadership foundations and theory while exploring and practicing a range of instructional strategies and pedagogies for use in credit-based leadership courses and programs. […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2020
Post March 2020: Thriving, Not Just Surviving, In Turbulent Times They say that March “comes in like a lion.” Wow, little did we know a few short weeks ago just how true that old adage would be! This year the lion has chosen to bare unexpectedly sharp teeth, and “March Madness” has taken on a completely new and unpleasant guise. In all fairness, humanity has […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2020
Post February 2020: Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Black History Month Black History Month first gained national traction in 1976, and it has been recognized and celebrated throughout the country ever since. Here at Gardner-Webb University we, too, join in this annual opportunity to recognize the successes (and the struggles) of African-Americans…both locally and across the country. Just a few weeks back, we opened a new […] Gardner-Webb University | February 1, 2020
Post January 2020: High-Impact Learning Opportunities For many years, I had a sign in my office that encouraged students to “Go Away!” My intention was to get young people—many of whom had never left their hometown or their county of birth—to study abroad. Not surprisingly, “Go Away!” was routinely misinterpreted by many who came to my door…so, I removed the sign […] Gardner-Webb University | January 1, 2020
Post December 2019: Christmas Greetings Christmas Greetings to our Gardner-Webb Family and Friends! For Christians, Advent is a time of great expectation and preparation. We look forward to trumpeting the nativity of Jesus, and in doing so we are filled with renewed hope, peace, joy, and love. Kim and I feel so happy to be spending our first holiday season […] Gardner-Webb University | December 1, 2019
Post Dr. Sydney K. Brown, Ph.D. Dean of Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies and Professor in the College of Education Dr. Brown was recently selected to chair the BRIDGES Advisory Board for the 2024 year. The BRIDGES program works with academic leaders in public and private higher education institutions across the state who are interested in growing their leadership […] Gardner-Webb University | November 1, 2019
Post Hannah Allford, MA Instructor in the Department of English Hannah Allford, MA and Natalie Edwards Bishop, Ed.D. are co-authors of “Learning from Failure: Using Collaborative Technology to Make the Feedback Loop Work, ” (pp 292-314) of Prince Bull and Sagini Keengwe’s Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners, IGI Global, 2019. Gardner-Webb University | November 1, 2019
Post Dr. Kathy Davis, Ph.D. Professor in the Department of Health, Sport & Physically Education Dr. Davis wrote the chapter, “A Practical Guide for edTPA Implementation: Lessons from the Field,” for L. Barron (Ed.), A practical guide for edTPA implementation: Lessons from the field (pp. 223-237) Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. The edTPA is the required teacher candidate assessment to obtain […] Gardner-Webb University | November 1, 2019
Post November 2019: Launching a New Strategic Plan Gardner-Webb University is now due for its next five-year plan. GWU 2020-2025 will map out our institutional priorities and help guide resource allocations across a range of essential areas. Too frequently, complex organizations such as universities can get so mired in the daily minutiae that they fail to take time to think big…to aspire…to dream. We are […] Gardner-Webb University | November 1, 2019
Post Dr. Prince Bull, Ph.D. Dean and Professor in the College of Education Prince Bull is co-editor, along with Dr. Sagini Keengwe, of the Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners, IGI Global, 2019. Five other Gardner-Webb faculty and staff are contributors to the work. Five other Gardner-Webb faculty and staff are contributors to the work. Sydney Brown, Ph.D., […] Gardner-Webb University | November 1, 2019
Post Jennifer Putnam Associate Professor, Ed.D.Associate Dean, College of Education Coordinator Jennifer Putnam, Ed.D., Holly Mabry, MLIS, and Sydney Brown, Ph.D., are co-authors of “Room to IMPROVE: Designing Virtual Professional Learning Environment,” (pp 122-137) in Prince Bull and Sagini Keengwe’s, Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners, IGI Global, 2019. Gardner-Webb University | November 1, 2019
Post October 2019: Sharpening Our Institutional Identity Welcome to October, my friends. As I have traversed campus and listened to faculty and staff over the past three months, one of the (many) recurring themes has been an undercurrent of some anxiety over whether Gardner-Webb University’s identity as a faith-based institution has eroded or been adrift for several years. The narrative, as I […] Gardner-Webb University | October 1, 2019
Post Matthew Duffus, MFA Instructor of English Composition Prof. Duffus has written a novel, Swapping Purples for Yellows, published by SFK Press. It is available on Amazon, or through lndiebound.org. Gardner-Webb University | October 1, 2019
Post Dan Jolley, MA, MLIS Systems Librarian Mr. Jolley published a review of the Adam Matthew online database Interwar Culture in the October 2022 issue of The Charleston Advisor. Jolley, D. (2022). Interwar culture. The Charleston Advisor, 24(2), 32-38. Previous Recognition April 2022 Mr. Jolley was invited to present at the WorldShare Management Services 2022 CONNECT Virtual Conference on April […] Gardner-Webb University | October 1, 2019
Post September 2019: Celebrating Our Student-Athletes The start of a new fall semester brings with it the excitement of college sports; and I’ll be honest with you, I love college sports. I admire the grit, determination, and discipline that college athletes pour into their sport. I respect all of our young men and women who balance the rigors of their academic studies with […] Gardner-Webb University | September 1, 2019
Post Dr. David C. Campbell Associate Professor of Geology, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Campbell co-authored and co-presented a talk at the Southeastern Section Geological Society of America meeting in Asheville on April 15, 2024. The talk was titled “Enigmatic Fossil Occurrences In The Murphy Marble, Swain County, NC: A Story Of Contradiction And Confusion”. Dr. Campbell and undergraduate student […] Gardner-Webb University | September 1, 2019
Post Dr. Sharon Creed-Hall, D.N.P Assistant Professor of Nursing, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Hall successfully completed the requirements for Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Gardner-Webb University | September 1, 2019
Post 2019 Dimensions President’s Address at Dimensions 9:30, Tucker Student Center Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Neal, for the kind introduction. Thanks for letting me join you…this is a large and impressive group. I’m glad to see you all. I hope you’re doing well and that the semester is off to a fast start. I also hope that […] Gardner-Webb University | August 29, 2019
Post 2019 Fall Academic Convocation I want to begin my brief remarks by congratulating Professor Moser for his well-deserved recognition as an outstanding teacher. Following an award-winning instructor allows me the opportunity to highlight what I think is one of our greatest points of pride here at Gardner-Webb University…and that’s the fact that we have world-class faculty. Now, in the […] Gardner-Webb University | August 27, 2019
Post August 2019: Rolling Up Our Sleeves ONE MONTH IN July was an amazing time of transition for me, and I am profoundly grateful to the entire Gardner-Webb family for the warm and sustained welcome. Boiling Springs already has the distinct feel of home. With each new day, Kim and I feel more and more blessed to be here! Beginning a new […] Gardner-Webb University | August 1, 2019
Post July 2019: New Beginnings Dear Gardner-Webb Family: Today, I have the privilege of officially starting my service as the Thirteenth President of Gardner-Webb University. I really can’t begin to tell you just how excited I am, but you can bet I’m going to try! This is a special place, one that is driven by a lofty purpose. Our history […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2019
Post Volume 47 Now Available Volume 47 (2015) of the Broad River Review is available. The issue features the winners of the 2014 Rash Awards in Fiction (Adam Padgett, “Useful Things”) and Poetry (Sharon Charde, “Fiftieth Anniversary”), cover art by Allison Parrish, as well as work by Kathy Ackerman, Terri Kirby Erickson, Patricia Hamilton, Ryan Havely, Alice Osborn, Mia Sara, Maureen Sherbondy, […] Gardner-Webb University | August 15, 2015
Post Volume 46 Now Available Volume 46 (2014) of the Broad River Review is available. The issue features the winners of the 2013 Rash Awards in Fiction (Tom Howard) and Poetry (Jessica Glover), as well as work by Bill Brown, Sharon Charde, Dianne DeCillis, William Doreski, Jesse Graves, Kathryn Bright Gurkin, Carol Hamilton, Hadley Hury, Simon Perchik, Diana Pinckney, Maureen Sherbondy, Pat […] Gardner-Webb University | September 5, 2014
