news-category: Campus News Gardner-Webb Hosts Meet and Greet for New VP of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey By Office of University Communications On August 27, 2025 Campus and Community Invited to Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. in Tucker Student Center BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University will introduce new Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Director Brendan Michael Fahey to the campus and community on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. in Faith, Hope and Stewart Halls of the Tucker Student Center. Fahey was announced as the new vice president for Athletics on Aug. 19. A leader who inspires excellence in academics and athletics, Fahey comes to GWU after a championship-winning career at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. He has over 20 years of experience in higher education athletics with 15 years as a senior level administrator at the Division I level. “We are thrilled to welcome Brendan to Gardner-Webb University as our next vice president for Athletics and Athletic Director,” asserted Interim GWU President Nate Evans. “His experience, vision, and dedication will ensure he hits the ground ready to run. His personality will resonate with our Runnin’ Bulldogs community, and he brings the energy needed to lead our athletic programs into an exciting new era. We are excited to have him on the team as we continue to elevate the student-athlete experience and build on our tradition of excellence.” The meet-and-greet will feature Evans, the Marching Bulldogs, cheerleaders, and Bo the Bulldog. Fahey will share his vision for the future of Gardner-Webb Athletics. Fahey comes to Gardner-Webb with his wife, Ashley, and two daughters, Maisy and Elle. Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
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