news-category: Campus News Gardner-Webb University Plans Events in Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By Office of University Communications On January 15, 2020 Celebrating life with art. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Visual Arts, in conjunction with Student Life and Services, will open an exhibit on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20 in the Pouryousefi Gallery in Tucker Student Center. The display is part of the University’s celebration of King’s legacy. The focus will be on King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and how the speech helped to change Gardner-Webb and the world. In addition to photographs, there will be written reflections from members of the GWU community and contributions of photos and writings from GWU students. Images will also include other civil rights leaders. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Additionally, the Dimensions program on Jan. 21 at 9:25 a.m. in Tucker Student Center will include a tribute to King by guest speaker, Darrick Smith, a senior consultant for Collegiate Partnerships with N.C. Baptists. “As I reflect on my collegiate experience and how God radically changed my life during my sophomore year at North Carolina Central University (NCCU),” Smith stated. “I can’t help but to praise God and thank him for men like Martin Luther King Jr. You see, NCCU is a Historically Black College and University that was founded to train young African American men and women for mission work during a time when African Americans were enslaved and stripped of their rights to learn how to read and write. Men like Martin Luther King Jr. fought continuously for the equality and dignity of African Americans like myself. In my eyes, he’s a hero, and I wouldn’t be where I am today had it not been for the grace of God through Martin Luther King Jr.” The Dimensions program also begins the annual Celebration Week at Gardner-Webb, with services led by Smith on Thursday at 9:25 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Tucker Student Center. All programs are free and open to the public.
News Article Gardner-Webb Faculty and Staff to Serve Community During Week of Giving, Service & Prayer Annual Initiative Combines Volunteer Service, United Way Giving and Prayer Opportunities Nov. 16-20 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff will join together Nov. 16-20 for the University’s annual Week of Giving, Service & Prayer. The campus-wide initiative is designed to strengthen the surrounding community through volunteer service, United Way giving and intentional prayer. The […] Office of University Communications | November 11, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb Veterans Day Observance Highlights Stories of Service and Sacrifice Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and GWU instructor Dr. Jim Rennie Encouraged Attendees to Learn from Veterans’ Experiences and Honor the Families who Serve Alongside Them BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—One of the most meaningful ways to honor veterans may be as simple as listening to their stories. That message was shared by Dr. Jim Rennie, a […] Office of University Communications | November 11, 2026
News Article Gardner-Webb to Observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with Prayer Service in Dover Chapel U.S. Air Force Veteran and Gardner-Webb Adjunct Professor Jim Rennie to Speak at 11 a.m. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Joining communities across the nation in honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Gardner-Webb University will host a Veterans Day prayer service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Dover Chapel. Faculty, staff, students, alumni […] Office of University Communications | November 6, 2026
