Post April 2020: GWU’s Healthcare Heroes Heroes. In the best of times, that word gets bandied about casually and is far too often overused. Today, as we inch forward toward what we hope is the end of a protracted pandemic, the notion of heroism takes on sharpened clarity. There is no question but that the heroes of 2020 are the frontline […] Office of University Communications | April 1, 2020
Post Claude Douglas ‘Doug’ Bryan Associate Provost Emeritus for Student Success Dr. Claude Douglas Bryan is the son of Rudolph and Beatrice Bryan. Born in 1954, he spent his childhood surrounded by the rugged beauty of Greenwood, S.C. The oldest of three children, he became the first in his immediate family to pursue postsecondary education. Once he started school, he […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Person Molly Allison I am so glad to be a part of your college search. I am here to help in making this process as seamless and stress-free as possible. I hope that I can help you to become a part of this amazing community and family at GWU! My favorite part of college was making life-long connections […]
Person Joseph (Joe) Barber Barber enjoyed a successful season as head coach at Milligan University in 2022, leading the Buffaloes to a 10-3-7 record, a first-place conference finish and a berth in the NAIA National Tournament.The Leeds, England, native was named Appalachian Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for his efforts. Milligan recovered from an 0-2-3 start to carry […]
Person Ryan W. Erck Dr. Ryan W. Erck is the executive director of Student Success. Previously, he worked in various roles at Baylor University, including program director and full-time lecturer. He also worked in the areas of student success initiatives and student-athlete academic services. Prior to that, he worked at Texas A&M University within the areas of new student and family […]
News Article First-Generation College Student Appreciates Professors Who Create a Supportive Learning Environment When Karely Chavez-Callejas, of Hickory, N.C., graduates from Gardner-Webb University in 2021, she will fulfill a dream for herself and her parents, who arrived in America from Mexico 20 years ago. They were looking for a better life for themselves and their future children. Karely will be the first in her family to earn a […] Office of University Communications | February 14, 2020
News Article GWU Officials Name New VP for Student Development and Dean of Students Lesley Villarose Begins her Responsibilities at Gardner-Webb on January 11, 2021 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After a nationwide search, Gardner-Webb University officials have named a new vice president for Student Development and dean of students. Lesley Villarose, dean of students at Averett University in Danville, Virginia, will begin her responsibilities at GWU on January 11, 2021. She […] Office of University Communications | December 2, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb University Students Join Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Degree Completion Program Sponsors New Members of Organization BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff recently held an informal induction for 15 new members of the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society. The students joined the society as representatives of the Degree Completion Program. Officials hope to have a formal in-person […] Office of University Communications | December 21, 2020
News Article GWU Campus Community Invited to Webb Connections Panel Discussion on April 20 Moderated by President Dr. William Downs, Panelists will Explore Impacts of Christian Higher Education BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs invites the campus community to attend the final Webb Connections event for the semester, “A Revival in Christian Higher Education: Building A Bigger Tent.” Webb Connections is an informative series hosted by Downs […] Office of University Communications | April 9, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Library Hosts Discussion Inspired by PBS Series on the Black Church Panelists Include Alumni who are Pastors and Divinity School Professor BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Inspired by the recent PBS series, “The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song,” the John R. Dover Memorial Library is hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center at […] Office of University Communications | October 8, 2021
