news-category: Faculty Gardner-Webb Divinity School Professor Dr. Steve Harmon Featured on Spectrum Local News By Office of University Communications On February 26, 2025 Harmon Shares About Meeting Pope Francis in 2022 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—As thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square this week to pray for Pope Francis, Gardner-Webb Professor of historical theology Dr. Steve Harmon remembered meeting the Pope in 2022 and joined the world in praying for the Pope’s recovery. Harmon reflected on the time he spent with Pope Francis in a story by Spectrum News Anchor Rachel Loyd. The segment aired on Feb. 25 on Spectrum Local News. Harmon met the Pope through his work with the Baptist World Alliance. Read more here. “It was certainly an honor to meet Pope Francis,” Harmon said. Their 2022 meeting was just as Harmon imagined it would be. “Pope Francis was as many people experienced—warm, very personable, very engaged with the people and concerned about them,” he said. “Pope Francis was as many people experienced—warm, very personable, very engaged with the people and concerned about them.” Watch the Spectrum story here. 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 the School of Divinity? Start your journey here.
News Article Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Terri Williams as the New Women’s Basketball Head Coach A 30-Year Veteran, Williams Helped Lead Six Different Teams into the NCAA Tournament with One Sweet 16 Appearance BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Andrew T. Goodrich has announced Terri Williams as the new head coach of the Runnin’ Bulldogs women’s basketball program. Williams is a 30-year veteran with 17 years […] Office of University Communications | April 11, 2025
News Article On Double Dawg Day, Gardner-Webb Donors Smash Record by Giving Over $2.8 Million More than 1,300 Donors Participate in Annual Day of Giving to Raise Money for Students, Academics and Athletics BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the 10th consecutive year, enthusiastic supporters of Gardner-Webb University not only surpassed—but more than doubled—the previous year’s record. For 24 hours on April 10, Double Dawg Day, 1,354 donors answered the call and raised […] Office of University Communications | April 11, 2025
News Article Webbstock ’25 on Saturday, April 12, Brings Community Together for Afternoon of Entertainment Hosted by Gardner-Webb and the Town of Boiling Springs, Event Features Music, Food, Specialty Vendors and Fun BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—On Saturday, April 12, Main Street will close to traffic from College Avenue to Branch Street and open at 11 a.m. for Webbstock ’25. Along with free performances by four bands, the festival features vendors offering […] Office of University Communications | April 9, 2025
