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    Frequently Asked Questions

    When should I apply for admission? We recommend applying six months to a year before you want to attend GWU.  This gives you time to partner with an admission counselor on an individual plan on how you can reach graduation.  Starting as early as possible will save you time, money, and stress. Do you have an […]

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    Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

    Inaugural Event Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Gardner-Webb University officials are pleased to welcome 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs as the inaugural headline performer in the Brinkley Amphitheater.  Skaggs, along with Kentucky Thunder, will bring his legendary style and energy to Boiling Springs and launch a venue that will host a variety of arts and entertainment for […]

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    Alumni Band Registration

    Dust off your instruments! Take a stroll down memory lane and play with the GWU Pep Band. Schedule – February 10th Alumni are responsible for providing their own instruments (except for drum set and tubas). If this is not possible, please email Dr. Fabian at [email protected] by Thursday, February 8th. Dress code Wear Red GWU […]

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    Reunion at The Webb

    Classes of ’83, ’84, & ’85 Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Gardner-Webb University welcomes back the Classes of ’83, ’84, & ’85 for a special reunion event – “Reunion at The Webb.” Organized by Alumni Relations and the dedicated Reunion Planning Team, this memorable gathering is co-chaired by Kim Randolph […]

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    Gardner-Webb and Gaston County Partner on Program to Develop Next Generation of School Leaders

    Fourteen Teachers Chosen for New Program to Obtain Master’s Degree in School Administration Written by Gaston County Schools Fourteen teachers have been chosen for Gaston County Schools’ new partnership with Gardner-Webb University that will help develop the next generation of school leaders. The teachers will be involved in a 20-month program of study, completing 36 […]

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    Gardner-Webb Officials Launch New Runnin’ Bulldog Logo

    Varsity Partners Created New Athletics Brand After Interviews with Over 500 Stakeholders The launch of a new Runnin’ Bulldog logo today for Gardner-Webb follows six months of research and interviews with more than 500 Gardner-Webb stakeholders. Working with Varsity Partners in Charlotte, N.C., the University’s revitalized athletic brand is drawn from historical graphics dating back […]

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    Gardner-Webb Concert Choir Invited to Participate in Concert for 80th Anniversary of D-Day

    Musicians will Travel to France in June 2024 for Performance in Abbaye-aux-Hommes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Today, as the world marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day, members of the Gardner-Webb Department of Music will watch the commemoration with special interest, because the Concert Choir and professors have been invited to participate in next year’s 80th anniversary of […]

    Two members of the concert choir sing in a performance last year in Dover Chapel.
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    Gardner-Webb Founders Day Celebrates Contributions of University’s Visionary Leaders

    Observance on Nov. 30 Features Posthumous Presentation of Founders Medal to J.D. Huggins BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The founders of Gardner-Webb University were men and women with a bold vision to establish a Christian school in western North Carolina. On Dec. 2, 1905, they chartered Boiling Springs High School, which has evolved into a nationally-recognized university and […]

    J.D. Huggins and his wife, Bessie Atkins Huggins
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    Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies Program

    Ready to take the next step? Apply Now Request Info Visit Enhance your ability to minister in local churches and agencies. The Christian Studies major prepares students for ministry careers through the study of the Christian scriptures, engagement with Christian traditions, the sharpening of students’ minds, and experiences in Christian ministry. In small-class settings with […]

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    Bulldog Club

    We Love our Sports Join today to support nearly 600 GWU student-athletes compete in 22 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics. Our competitors do not rest, and the Bulldog Club ensures our student-athletes have the scholarship support they need to raise the bar. Championships begin with scholarships, and through your Bulldog Club Membership student-athletes are transformed […]

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