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
