Gardner-Webb Specialty License Plates Now Feature Updated Runnin’ Bulldog Athletic Brand

Available in North and South Carolina, Money Received from Sale Goes to the Annual Fund

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Supporters of Gardner-Webb University in North and South Carolina can now display their school pride with specialty license plates featuring the revamped Runnin’ Bulldog athletic brand. The updated look offers a distinctive way for the GWU community to show its spirit across the Carolinas.

Beyond the new look, the plates also provide meaningful support for the University, with a portion of each purchase and renewal contributing directly to the Annual Fund.

Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Shannon Hovis said the specialty plate offers both a visual celebration of Bulldog pride and a tangible benefit to the University. “Seeing our new logo on the Gardner-Webb specialty license plate is a point of pride for our entire Bulldog family,” she noted. “Even more meaningful is that every plate purchased directly supports the Gardner-Webb Annual Fund. These gifts make an immediate impact—providing scholarships, strengthening academic programs, and supporting campus initiatives wherever the need is greatest. It’s a simple way to show our Bulldog pride while investing in the success of our students.”

North Carolina

Alumni in North Carolina may purchase a Gardner-Webb specialty plate through any N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office or online. A portion of each specialty plate fee supports Gardner-Webb University’s Annual Fund, providing ongoing support for student scholarships and institutional priorities. Additional fee information and personalization options are available through the N.C. DMV website.

South Carolina

Alumni in South Carolina may obtain a Gardner-Webb specialty plate online or at their local DMV office. A portion of each specialty plate fee benefits Gardner-Webb University’s Annual Fund, helping enhance scholarships and the overall student experience. For detailed fee and renewal information, visit the S.C. DMV website.

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. Become More at gardner-webb.edu.