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    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 […]

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    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.  […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]