news-category: Alumni Celebrating Alumni – Heather Banfield Earns Licensure as an Associate By Office of University Communications On March 7, 2025 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate was Among First Class to Earn Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling Concentration Heather Banfield, an alumna of the Gardner-Webb Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and one of the first students to graduate with the Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling concentration, is now a licensed marriage and family therapist associate. Banfield successfully passed the marriage and family therapy exam and met the requirements for licensure as an associate. She will continue to work on the requirements to become fully licensed as a marriage and family therapist. In the video below, Banfield discusses her experience in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. 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. Interested in Clinical Mental Health Counseling? Start your journey here.
News Article Gardner-Webb Athletics to Induct Three Outstanding Alumni into Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Annual Gala Celebration Scheduled for Nov. 6 in Tucker Student Center BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University will celebrate the accomplishments of three exceptional former student-athletes during the Gardner-Webb Athletics Hall of Fame Gala on Nov. 6. The event will take place in the Tucker Student Center and will feature a reception, red carpet experience, dinner and […] Office of University Communications | November 5, 2026
News Article Tucker Family Makes Historic $11 Million Gift to Advance Future of Gardner-Webb University Record-Setting Commitment Names the Tucker College of Health Sciences, Strengthens Academic Programs and Expands the Tucker Scholarship Program BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The family of Robert and Carolyn Tucker and Gardner-Webb University have announced a record-setting $11 million gift to name the Tucker College of Health Sciences and expand the Tucker Scholarship Program. The commitment, representing the […] Office of University Communications | October 21, 2026
News Article Cleveland County Women’s Basketball Legends to Be Honored at Wall of Fame Ceremony Event on Oct. 24 at Gardner-Webb to Recognize 50 Players, Along with Coaches, Officials and Trainers; Runnin’ Bulldogs Head Coach Terri Williams to Deliver Keynote Address BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is pleased to host the 2026 Women’s Basketball Legends Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. in Tucker Student Center. […] Office of University Communications | October 20, 2026
