news-category: Academics Gardner-Webb Baseball Earns National Academic Excellence Award for 10th Consecutive Year By Office of University Communications On July 30, 2025 GWU One of Three Big South Programs Honored by American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the 10th consecutive year, the Gardner-Webb baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. The Gardner-Webb baseball team earned a 3.63 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 academic year. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have earned the ABCA honor in every season under Head Coach Jim Chester. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year’s award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2024-25 academic year. More than 440 college programs were honored this season. Gardner-Webb was one of three Big South programs to earn the award. The ABCA, headquartered in nearby Greensboro, N.C., has a long tradition of recognizing the achievements of baseball coaches and student-athletes. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams are the nation’s oldest, founded in 1949. The ABCA’s awards program also includes the ABCA/ATEC Regional and National Coaches of the Year and several other major awards—including the ABCA Hall of Fame and Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award. For more information on Gardner-Webb baseball, including information on baseball camps at Gardner-Webb this summer, fans can head over to gwusports.com. Also follow the team on X at @GWUBaseball or on Instagram at @gwubaseball. 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.
News Article From Microbiology to Mentorship: Susan Manahan Retiring After Three Decades at Gardner-Webb Honored as Faculty Emerita, Assistant Professor of Biology Leaves a Legacy of Service and Student Success BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—When Gardner-Webb begins its 2026 Spring Semester on Jan. 12, Assistant Professor of Biology Susan Manahan won’t drive 70 miles to teach her classes that day. After 31 years at the University, Manahan is retiring on Dec. […] Office of University Communications | December 4, 2025
News Article Jessika Raduly Appointed Director of Campus Unity and Connection at Gardner-Webb GWU Alumna Brings Institutional Experience and Proven Commitment to Student Well-Being to Her New Role BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students Lesley Villarose has named Jessika Raduly, previous associate director of Student Engagement, as the new director of Campus Unity and Connection. Raduly earned both her Bachelor of Science […] Office of University Communications | December 4, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Alumna Kim Rivera Realizes Longtime Goal with USTA National Victory University Tennis Pioneer Celebrates a Career Highlight After Decades of Dedication to the Sport BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Kim Rivera, a 1984 alumna of Gardner-Webb University, recently achieved a goal she’s been striving for since high school. She is a member of the Rock Hill, S.C., team that won a United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Championship. […] Office of University Communications | December 3, 2025
