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 Family Establishes Robert and Evelyn Cabaniss Music Scholarship at Gardner-Webb University Endowment Honors Cleveland County Couple’s Longtime Love of Music, Education, and Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Music was woven into everyday life in the home of Robert and Evelyn Cabaniss of Cleveland County, N.C. The family listened to a wide variety and sometimes sang along. To honor their parents’ love for music, support for education and service […] Office of University Communications | July 17, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb University Announces Y2K Kids for Webbstock 2026 Entertainment Lineup Popular 2000s Tribute Band Joins a Growing Slate of Music, Food Vendors, Local Artisans and Family-friendly Activities for Aug. 22 Community Celebration BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University has announced another addition to the entertainment lineup for Webbstock 2026. Y2K Kids will take the stage during the community celebration on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Brinkley Amphitheater. The […] Office of University Communications | July 13, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb and Pinnacle Classical Academy Partnership Equips Students with College and Career Skills From Artificial Intelligence to Sustainability, Students Gain Hands-on Experience and Practical Skills Through Searight PACE Academic Skills Accelerated Program BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Over the course of three weeks this summer, 21 students at Pinnacle Classical Academy in Shelby, N.C., stepped beyond the traditional high school classroom and into a college-level learning experience provided by Gardner-Webb University. […] Office of University Communications | July 13, 2026
