news-category: Campus News Join Gardner-Webb for a Night with the Charlotte Knights By Office of University Communications On March 28, 2023 Discounted Tickets Available to GWU Students, Alumni, Employees and Friends BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Join the Gardner-Webb University family at The Charlotte Knights on Friday, April 14. Gardner-Webb Cheerleaders, the Sound of the Springs Marching Band, Bo the Mascot and more will be at Truist Field to support The Knights as they take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The gates open at 6 p.m. with the first pitch at 7:04 p.m. Gardner-Webb’s own Big South Champion Football Coach Tre Lamb is set to throw out the first pitch. A fireworks show will be held at the end of the game. The Charlotte Knights, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, is a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team in the International League. Truist Field is located at 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte, N.C. Discounted tickets are available to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends at this link. 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 Gardner-Webb Recognizes Nearly 300 Graduates in 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 12 Awards Degrees and Honors Scholastic Achievements BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University celebrated the achievements of nearly 300 graduates in Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Students who completed the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees during the 2025 Fall Semester were recognized. Gardner-Webb President Nate Evans […] Office of University Communications | December 12, 2025
News Article Four Dedicated Employees Retire After Decades of Service to Gardner-Webb Their Contributions to the Campus Community Have Shaped Generations of Students BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Four longtime employees are retiring from Gardner-Webb University after the Christmas holidays. Their dedicated service has impacted students through academics, Christian Life and Service, and ensuring a safe, attractive environment for learning and community. Retiring on Dec. 31 Susan Manahan, Assistant Professor […] Office of University Communications | December 11, 2025
News Article Double the Hoops, Double the Memories: Gardner-Webb’s Hoopscoming 2026 Two Games, One Bulldog Family, Twice the Opportunity to Cheer on the Runnin’ Bulldogs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Coming in 2026, Gardner-Webb University Alumni Relations is turning up the excitement with two Hoopscoming celebrations. Alumni and fans are welcome back for two memorable game days filled with tradition, excitement, and a tribute to the players and supporters […] Office of University Communications | December 8, 2025
