news-category: Academics Five New Learning Modules Added to Improve Virtual Journal By Office of University Communications On October 9, 2020 Instructional Modules Are Authored by EdD Candidates in Their Final Semester of Coursework Five new professional learning modules have just been published to the IMPROVE virtual journal. IMPROVE stands for Instructional Modules for Professional learning Responding to Opportunities and Valuing Educators (IMPROVE). Modules within the resource are collaboratively authored by candidates in their final semester of coursework in the EdD in Curriculum & Instruction at GWU and promote positive, data-informed, sustainable change in instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning at the K-12 level and beyond. Coaching the Resistant Teacher by Mallory Bricker, Gwendolyn Johnson, and LaShaunda Plain-MamonCollegial Feedback: Navigating the Obstacles by Anna Coats, Shaunee Howard, and Kevin WardFrom Student Engagement to Student Empowerment by Gail D. Gallman and Kelsey J. GibsonInclusion: A Sense of Belonging by Judith Mills, Pamela Moore, and Alisha PrivetteRestorative Practices: An Introduction to a Positive, Research-Based Alternative to a Punitive Discipline System by Mindy Duckworth, Bianca Jeffries, and Kelli Passmore Read More in the Improve Journal.
News Article Gardner-Webb Leads the Pack: 85.90% of University’s Student-Athletes Named to 2024-25 Big South Presidential Honor Roll More Than 80% of Big South Student-Athletes Achieved a 3.0 Grade Point Average in 2024-25 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Big South Conference announced today that student-athletes from Gardner-Webb University are at the head of the class. For the first time ever, Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs led all Big South institutions, as GWU had 85.90% (335) of its […] Office of University Communications | June 26, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Receives $1.85 Million Transformative Gift Donation Enhances Athletics, Residence Halls, and Academics BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— Gardner-Webb University has received one of the largest single contributions in the last 25 years—an initial $1.75 million gift that broke previous records. Just one week later, the donors added an additional $100,000, bringing the total to $1.85 million. This transformative gift will impact all […] Gardner-Webb University | June 16, 2025
News Article Begin Earning Your Master’s or Doctoral Degree at Gardner-Webb This Summer Master of Arts in English and Master of Business Administration Begin in June; Other Programs in Business, Divinity, Education and Health Sciences Start in August BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s graduate programs offer two upcoming start dates this summer. For those who are ready to begin pursuing their master’s in business administration, accounting, sports management or […] Office of University Communications | May 30, 2025
