• Program

    Pre-Healthcare: Occupational Therapy

    Interested in Studying Occupational Therapy? Enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use […]

    Occupational Therapy
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    Pre-Healthcare: Physician Assistant

    Interested in Physician Assistant Studies? Patient-centered primary care with compassion for the underserved. Gardner-Webb University’s Physician Assistant program is built on a commitment to respect, ethical behavior, and integrity in personal and professional service. Ultimately, these are established on the foundation of Christian values and faith. We are training the next generation of care providers […]

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    Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

    Are you interested in being a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor, or Strength and Conditioning Coach? Exercise science is the scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve health and wellness. This applied science field is focused on using exercise to prevent disease, facilitate rehabilitation, promote health, and enhance human […]

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  • Club

    Student Government Association

    SGA promotes a culture of progress by leading the student body with professionalism and integrity to initiate and implement innovative strategies for the betterment of Gardner-Webb University.

  • Person

    Dr. Eric Johnson

    Education PhD – University of Mississippi MM – Florida State University BM – Appalachian State University Biography Eric Johnson is the Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Music Education for Gardner-Webb University. Prior to pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Music Education from the University of Mississippi, he was the choral director at James E. Holmes Middle […]

    Eric Johnson
  • News Article

    Ensemble Featuring GWU Faculty to Perform

    Distinguished Artist Series to feature Carolina Brass on Jan. 30 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Distinguished Artist Series of Gardner-Webb University presents Summit recording artist, Carolina Brass, on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. Tim Hudson, GWU associate professor of music, founded Carolina Brass in 1997. The ensemble also features GWU instructors Bob […]

    The six members of Carolina Brass pose with the instruments
  • News Article

    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 University Partners with Collegiate Sports Associates for National Athletic Director Search

    Raleigh, N.C., Firm Has Led More Than 200 Executive Searches for Division I Athletics BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb officials have enlisted Collegiate Sports Associates (CSA), executive search and consulting, to lead the national search for the University’s next athletic director. Chuck Burch, who just completed his 25th season at the helm of the Athletics Department, announced […]

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    Gardner-Webb Recognized by Colleges of Distinction for Academics and Student Engagement

    The University is Among the Top 10 N.C. Schools in Nursing, Career Development and Christian Principles, Also Recognized for Business and Education Programs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has recognized Gardner-Webb University for its commitment to encourage and challenge undergraduate students to learn, develop their talents, and succeed. Gardner-Webb […]

    Chemistry professor and student working in the lab at GWU
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    Baptist Women in Ministry Honors GWU Professor Sophia Steibel

    Nominated by Her Students, Steibel Receives Distinguished Mentor Award BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. Sophia Steibel, Gardner-Webb University professor and the first School of Divinity faculty member to serve as the Bonnie Price Chair for Christian Formation and Leadership, has been recognized by Baptist Women in Ministry. She is the recipient of the 2022 Frankie Huff Granger […]

    Sophia Steibel on the left posing with a student on the right