news-category: Christian Life and Service National, State and Local Groups Respond in Aftermath of Helene By Office of University Communications On October 2, 2024 Gardner-Webb Joins in Effort to Help Neighbors in Western North Carolina BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—As families in Western North Carolina will be dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for months and even years to come, Gardner-Webb University is gearing up to help with local disaster relief resources. We’ve compiled a list of efforts and resources available on campus, at the federal and state levels, in Cleveland and Rutherford counties in North Carolina and Cherokee County, S.C. The list is available here. If you know of other resources, send them to [email protected]. Thank you for your prayers and support during this unprecedented event. 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 Webbstock ’26 Unveils New Format, Brings Music, Vendors and Community Celebration to Gardner-Webb Feeling 22: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Joins the Entertainment Lineup; More Bands Announced Soon BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Webbstock returns to Gardner-Webb University on Saturday, Aug. 22, with a new format designed to kick off the fall semester and welcome both new and returning students to campus. Community members, families and alumni are invited to join […] Office of University Communications | July 7, 2026
News Article Katelyn Williams: A Story of Faith, Purpose and God’s Intentionality 2015 Gardner-Webb Alumna Shares Journey of Grief and Trust in God’s Plan BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In the face of deep loss, Katelyn Shepherd Williams, a 2015 alumna of Gardner-Webb University, has learned to trust God with her story. Her faith was tested in 2025 when her 24-year-old brother died from injuries sustained in a car accident. “I was deeply grieved, but […] Office of University Communications | June 29, 2026
News Article Building Something Different: Gardner-Webb Team Focuses on Relationships and Gospel Witness in Argentina Through Training, Bold Conversations, and Cross-Cultural Connection, Students Discovered Confidence in Sharing Their Faith BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This trip was different,” shared Dr. Josh Parrott, Gardner-Webb vice president and university chaplain for Christian Life and Service. “This was heavy gospel ministry—evangelism, prayer walking, and sharing testimonies.” Focused on those priorities, a 10-member team spent a week […] Office of University Communications | June 15, 2026
