Post A. Frank Bonner Twelfth President, 2005-2019 Born in Durham, N.C. (May 18, 1947), Frank Bonner grew up in Greenville, S.C. The son of Francis Wesley Bonner and Nilaouise Carnes Bonner, he was raised in a college environment, almost literally in the shadows of the campus of Furman University. His father served Furman for more than 30 years in […] Gardner-Webb University | August 25, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Looks Into Adding Transportation Service System could connect Shelby and Boiling Springs By Latrice Williams, Star Reporter Gardner-Webb University is exploring the option of adding a transportation system to bus students who commute from Shelby to Boiling Springs. President William Downs said students have expressed a need for reliable transportation not only to school, but to places like Walmart, where […] Gardner-Webb University | October 25, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb’s November Webb Connections Honors Military and Their Families President Dr. William Downs Interviews Distinguished Panel About Their Service and Experiences BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—While November is a month of thanksgiving, it’s also a month to recognize and honor the nation’s military members, veterans and their families for answering the call to serve. To recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices of these dedicated individuals, […] Gardner-Webb University | November 26, 2021
News Article Tracy Jessup Retires as GWU Senior Minister and Vice President of Christian Life and Service ‘For 30 Years, It Has Been my Honor and Privilege to Serve my Alma Mater’ BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In 1985, Tracy Jessup arrived at Gardner-Webb University as a freshman music education major. Except for a brief time away to earn his Master of Divinity, Jessup has served the GWU campus and community for 30 years. He […] Gardner-Webb University | July 19, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb is Only N.C. School Recognized as a Christian College of Distinction National College Guide Honors The University for its Dynamic Community Dedicated to Spiritual Growth BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has recognized Gardner-Webb for its commitment to encourage and challenge undergraduate students in their Christian growth. The University is the only North Carolina school to receive designation as a 2022-2023 […] Gardner-Webb University | August 2, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Launches 10-Month Master of Public Administration Taught by Public Service Experts, Program Will Focus on Real-World Applications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In the 2023 Spring Semester, Gardner-Webb University will launch a new graduate degree for public servants. The fully-accredited 10-month Master of Public Administration (MPA) will prepare students for successful administrative careers in local, state, federal, and non-profit agencies. “We’re excited to begin […] Gardner-Webb University | August 26, 2022
News Article Bob Shepherd Remembered for his Pastoral Ministry and Service to Gardner-Webb and School of Divinity Former University Vice President of Development and Trustee Passes Away on April 30 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Bob D. Shepherd, a pastor and former vice president for development at Gardner-Webb University, passed away on April 30. Shepherd, 93, touched and enriched countless lives through his work in ministry for over 60 years. He also served two terms […] Gardner-Webb University | May 2, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Honors Experience Introduces Qualified High School Students to College Life Participants Automatically Invited to Compete for Full-Tuition Scholarship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—While experiencing life on the Gardner-Webb campus, high-achieving high school students attending this summer’s Honors Experience can learn about writing with sound, the physics of everything, or other topics. More importantly, the program will incorporate scholarship and service by involving students in activities to help […] Gardner-Webb University | May 23, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Students Work in Construction and Ministry Projects Over Spring Break A Total of 26 Travel to New Mexico, Kentucky and Guatemala BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University students and staff served people in the United States and Guatemala by participating in mission trips over spring break. Two teams were sponsored by the Office of Christian Life and Service and included 14 people. The other trip was sponsored […] Gardner-Webb University | March 29, 2024
News Article Alex Hinsey Named Gardner-Webb’s Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Former Coach of Mary Washington Eagles Led Team to Back-to-Back NCAA Appearances BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs has named Alex Hinsey the next head coach of the GWU women’s volleyball program, the Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Hinsey joins GWU after four seasons as the head coach at […] Gardner-Webb University | April 3, 2024
