Article The Flood of Hope While at GWU, Jack Eason ’91 Launched His Life’s Calling. Jack Eason, a 1991 alumnus from Greenville, S.C., recently celebrated 30 years in the ministry he founded when he was a student at Gardner-Webb University. Originally called Crossover Ministries, the international organization has changed over the years and is now known as Crossover Cups Mission. […]
Article Big Steps for the Big South Alumna Sherika Montgomery Chosen to Lead Conference For Gardner-Webb University alumna and former-student athlete Sherika Montgomery, the Big South Conference has been intrinsically connected to her personal and professional path. Now, as Montgomery takes on the role of commissioner of the Big South, she looks forward to giving back to a community that invested in […]
Article 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 […]
Bulldog Profile Haley Spurlin ’17 Gardner-Webb graduate helps students reach their goals “In most of my literature classes, we read about other cultures and constantly talked about how important it is to be aware of other peoples’ experiences and perspectives. These conversations helped me significantly as I was faced with the challenge of moving across the country to a brand-new […] Office of University Communications | August 1, 2020
Bulldog Profile Amanda Sahm ’18 Alumna is first GWU Exercise Science graduate accepted to Dental School “Gardner-Webb provided a comfortable place for me to balance my academics, athletics, social life, and spirituality. I have many lifelong friends and lasting memories.” Amanda Sahm ’18, of Marion, Iowa, is the first exercise science graduate of Gardner-Webb University to be accepted into a […] Office of University Communications | August 2, 2020
Bulldog Profile Peter Strickland ’97 Gardner-Webb helped alumnus earn degrees in Music Education and Composition “I had access to quality professors in a setting that allowed us to get up close and personal with the material presented as well as the practical applications that would come after graduation.” Peter Strickland, a 1997 alumnus of Gardner-Webb University, is an educator because […] Office of University Communications | August 3, 2020
Bulldog Profile Kelsi M. Williams ’18 GWU Professors helped Psychology alumna develop skills to pursue law degree “My (GWU) professors taught me to be diligent in my studies, to be patient with myself, and to dig deeper when it seemed like I had hit my limit.” Inspired by her work with special needs and underprivileged children, Kelsi Marie Williams, of Lincolnton, […] Office of University Communications | August 3, 2020
Bulldog Profile Amber McGinnis ’04 GWU alumna praised for directing talents on stage and in film “My GWU liberal arts education gave me a good foundation to begin my professional career and piqued my curiosity in a lot of different areas, such as learning about Jack Kerouac from Dr. Matt Theado (former English professor), meditation from Dr. Kent Blevins (professor […] Office of University Communications | August 4, 2020
Bulldog Profile Chase Robinson ’12 Divinity student values supportive GWU faculty and staff “My professors were all wonderful, each brought something unique and important to my experience and education. They knew more than just my name. They knew me as a person. They were invested in me as a person. There were many excellent teachers, encouragers, mentors, and on some […] Office of University Communications | August 4, 2020
Bulldog Profile Lindsay Koppel ‘21 Ambitious Bulldog Dripping Springs, TX Lindsay Koppel, ’21, loves traveling and dreams of moving abroad. She has lived in various cities over the United States, including Boiling Springs, North Carolina, when she decided to attend Gardner-Webb University. Between GWU’s welcoming community and international business programs, Lindsay knew she had chosen the right place. Lindsay earned […] Office of University Communications | September 8, 2021
