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    Embracing the Community of the Unexpected

    Teaching Excellence Winner, Dr. Elizabeth Amato, Centers Learning Around Relationships Dr. Elizabeth Amato has been named the director of Undergraduate Research. As an associate professor in political science, Amato has served the Gardner-Webb community since 2014. She also received the Excellence in Teaching Award for 2021-22. The award recognizes academic rigor, effective course design and […]

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    Community of Support

    Meet Three Couples Who Give to Gardner-Webb Through Different Avenues Many individuals come together to support Gardner-Webb University financially. These gifts—made by alumni, students, family, friends, faculty, and staff—come in all sizes, from all states and from around the world. They share a love and appreciation for the University and its mission to prepare graduates […]

    GW softball plater, soccer player, chemistry student and student on mission trip
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    One Love

    The mission of One Love is to put an end to relationship abuse by equipping and empowering young people with the knowledge and resources necessary to be able to recognize unhealthy and/or abusive relationships.

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    Ignite Your Mind

    Land your dream internship or take a semester abroad – learn more about the opportunities that will shape your academic experience inside the classroom and around the world. John R. Dover Memorial Library The library houses over 282,000 physical texts in a 45,000 square foot multi-purpose space, complete with study rooms and vending options to meet […]

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    Gardner-Webb Facilities & Maintenance: ‘Please Don’t Feed Geese and other Wildlife’

    Feeding is Harmful for the Birds and Encourages Their Presence on Campus BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The ducks and Canadian geese living around Lake Hollifield on the Gardner-Webb University campus are entertaining to watch. However, what they leave behind on the grass and sidewalks destroys vegetation and carries diseases and bacteria. Additionally, nesting geese will chase people […]

    geese on lake hollifield
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    Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps Trains at Gardner-Webb for Eight-Week Tour

    Crown Alumna and New GWU Director of Athletic Bands, Sarah Fabian, Welcomes Group to Campus Crown Presents Performance for Community on June 25 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Until June 18, 165 members of Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps along with 70 staff will be on the Gardner-Webb University campus perfecting their 2022 program, “Right Here/Right Now.” […]

    Dr. Sarah Fabian, center, visits with members of Carolina Crown as they practice on the Gardner-Webb campus.
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    Gardner-Webb Family Weekend Features Football, World-Renowned Magician, Tailgate & Concert

    Activities Also Include Academic Honors Reception, Sweet Bingo, Volleyball Match and Worship at the Webb BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Families are invited back to Gardner-Webb University on Sept. 27-29 to experience their student’s campus home. Throughout the weekend, families and their students are encouraged to attend social programs, including a worship service, football game, and volleyball match. […]

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    Advent Reflection: Day 16

    Monday, December 14 Psalm 125; 1 Kings 18:1–18 Ephesians 6:10–17 Growing up in central Missouri, the coldest night of the year always seemed to be the evening of our annual Hanging of the Green service. As part of that Advent tradition, the entire congregation would recess near the end of the service to stand outside and […]

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    Advent Reflection: Day 13

    Friday, December 11 Habakkuk 3:2-6; Philippians 3:12-16 Growing up, my church did not celebrate Advent. When I was young, our celebrations included rehearsals, Christmas plays, concerts, and brown bags of fruit, nuts, and hard candy. I remember the anxiety of forgetting my lines, fear of embarrassment, and thoughts of people laughing at me. During Advent ceremonies, […]

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    Choosing a College Major

    Let’s face it, a lot of us don’t know exactly what we want to do with our lives when we come to college. That’s totally okay – while you can declare your major as early as the second semester of your freshman year, most students don’t declare until late in their sophomore year. It often […]

    GWU Students at career day