• News Article

    Gardner-Webb English Professors Share Their List of Influential Women Authors

    Drs. Shea Stuart, Janet Land and Cheryl Duffus Share Novels and their Impacts By Isabella Brown, ’24, Intern for University Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Women’s History Month celebrates and recognizes the achievements of women in a variety of fields across the United States and globally. Gardner-Webb University English Department highlights the intelligent women who have contributed […]

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    Office of the President

    Welcome to the Office of Dr. William Downs, President of Gardner-Webb University. Dr. William M. Downs is Gardner-Webb University’s 13th President and began his term on July 1, 2019. Biography A Raleigh native, Downs earned his BA in Political Science (with a minor in Journalism) from North Carolina State University in 1988, and he holds […]

    President Downs at Spring 2021 Commencement
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    Peace in the Storm

    Through Highs and Lows, Micahla Funderburk, ’24, Pursued her Goals Micahla Funderburk gave Gardner-Webb University women’s basketball fans a night to remember on Feb. 7, 2024. In a home game against Presbyterian College, she led with a season and career high 21 points going 7-7 on the night—all from beyond the arch. With a steady […]

    GW student micahla funderburk standing in front of crime scene tape and police vehicle
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    Linked by Friendship, Driven to Improve in Life

    Alumni, Eli Strait and Mike Shade, Help People Through Golf BY ISABELLA BROWN Connected by their love of golf and dedication to improving their game, Gardner-Webb University alumni, Eli Strait and Mike Shade, created a successful podcast called, “Chasing Scratch.” These two could never have guessed their podcast would reach far beyond the game of […]

    Alumni Eli Strait and Mike Shade on golf course
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    Coronavirus Information: Stay Safe Bulldogs

    Following the long Labor Day holiday weekend, Gardner-Webb authorities have observed a noticeable spike in COVID-19 cases.  The present jump in positive tests is most likely attributable to lax mask-wearing habits and large gatherings.  If you don’t want the 28 current positives to compound further and endanger your ability to continue with on-campus instruction, then […]

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    ROTC

    The Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) at Gardner-Webb University can enhance your education through unique leadership training and management experience. Develop the qualities necessary in either a military or civilian career. Build your future today by earning your college degree and an Army Officer’s commission at the same time.  The powerful training, tools, and […]

    GWU Color Guard carrying American Flag
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    Campus Safety

    Safety When Walking Avoid walking alone at night. Call the University Police Department to arrange an escort between dusk and dawn. Stay in well-lit, populated areas. If you are confronted by an attacker, scream loudly and try to run to a safe area. If you feel threatened, contact University Police immediately. Protecting You and Your […]

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    Social Media Guidelines

    Gardner-Webb University enthusiastically supports its employees’ and officially recognized student clubs and organizations’ use of social media to bolster campus productivity and to facilitate conversations with key audiences. This page outlines both expectations and best practices for Gardner-Webb employees and officially recognized student clubs and organizations. For more information regarding social media use, Gardner-Webb University enthusiastically […]

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    Reflection

    “If exposure is essential, still more so is the reflection. Insight doesn’t happen often on the click of the moment like a lucky snapshot, but comes in its own time and more slowly and from nowhere but within.” – Eudora Welty Reflection is the element that transforms simple experience to a learning experience. For knowledge […]

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    Gardner-Webb students practicing social distancing while around campus!

    Gardner-Webb students practicing social distancing while around campus!