news-category: Campus News 2020 Campus Upgrades By Office of University Communications On July 15, 2020 Favorite Spots at GWU Receive Makeovers to Begin New Semester BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—While you’ve been away from campus this spring and summer, the Gardner-Webb Operations team has been busy making upgrades to several areas on campus. David S. Wacaster, Director of Operations for Facilities & Maintenance, gives a brief description of the improvements you’ll see in August: Bost Pool The structure over the pool is being replaced, along with the pool heater and pump. The area will also receive new LED lighting, a ventilation system, and four new 27-foot infrared deck heaters. The interior will boast a new graphics package. Decker Hall Constructed in 1948, Decker is one of the oldest residence halls on campus. It has been upgraded with new flooring in hallways and bedrooms, new lighting in hallways and stairwells, and a new HVAC system in hallways. The lobby and kitchen have been renovated, and the laundry facility is compliant with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Water fountain/bottle fillers have been placed on each floor. Dover Campus Center Entrance Renovations to the Dover Campus Center entrance include enlarging the front porch and steps and constructing a new ramp for accessibility. Automated doors will be added to the front of the building. The lower level doors near Chick-Fil-A are also being upfitted for automation. Digital signage will be installed on the left side of the porch, and new planters will decorate both sides of the porch. Atrium Student Health Clinic, 148 Memorial Drive The house at 148 Memorial Drive has also been transformed into the Atrium Student Health Clinic. The makeover includes new cabinets for exam and lab areas, new doors to exam rooms for accessibility and changes to make the restroom ADA compliant. Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. Gardner-Webb emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
News Article Women’s History Month Series Features Gardner-Webb Campus Leaders Interim Vice President of Advancement Karen Bruce Reflects on Opportunity, Calling, and Stewardship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Women’s History Month honors the mothers, mentors, and history‑makers who shaped lives and opened doors for generations. At Gardner‑Webb University, that legacy continues through the women who lead across campus, including five members of the GWU president’s cabinet. Throughout the […] Office of University Communications | March 18, 2026
News Article Hart and Soul: Gardner-Webb’s Andrea Hartman Beat Cancer, Earned Starting Spot With Support from Family, Coaches and Teammates, Lacrosse Defender Fought Her Way Onto the Field Written By Beth Ann Mayer Courtesy of USA Lacrosse Magazine No one likes to learn they need a filling during a routine dentist appointment. But it’s not out-of-the-ordinary news. Less than two months before leaving California for her freshman year […] Office of University Communications | March 17, 2026
News Article Magic, Mayhem, and Underdogs Take the Stage in ‘Puffs’ at Gardner-Webb University on March 20-22 and 24 A Fast‑Paced Comedic Spoof Brings Humor, Heart, and a Fresh Perspective to a World of Wizards BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Theatre will present magic and mayhem in its production of “Puffs,” on March 20, 21, and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Dover Theatre. The stage play written by […] Office of University Communications | March 16, 2026
