News Article Gardner-Webb Begins Academic Year with Fall Opening Convocation Traditional Program Affirms Scholarly Pursuits and Celebrates Academic Achievements BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University marked the start of the academic year with the Fall Opening Convocation. A time for faculty, students and staff to reaffirm their commitment to scholarly pursuits, the annual event also welcomes first-year students and celebrates GWU’s newest scholarship recipients. The featured speaker, […] Office of University Communications | August 27, 2024
News Article Four-Time Paralympic Swimmer and New Mother Mallory Weggemann Earns Fourth Gold Medal Former Gardner-Webb Student-Athlete Sets Paralympic Record; Set to Compete Again on Thursday, Sept. 5 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—”The vision of getting behind the starting blocks in Paris at my fourth Paralympic Games and looking to the stands and seeing Jay holding our daughter has been something that has been ingrained in my mind and heart long […] Office of University Communications | September 3, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Alumna Caroline Leitten, ’17, Cares for Orphans in Peru Go Love Peru Provides Homes for 24 Children Abandoned on the Streets or Placed in Foster Care BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In Iquitos, Peru, one in 12 children under the age of 15 is abandoned to live on the streets or placed in foster care. The main reason is poverty: Parents simply don’t have money to care […] Office of University Communications | September 4, 2024
Article Embracing CommUNITY Acts of Service Impact Gardner-Webb Campus and Extend to International Neighbors At Gardner-Webb University, service is woven into the fabric of the campus community. From classrooms and club meetingsto athletic fields and courts, the University’s motto, “Pro Deo et Humanitate”—for God and Humanity—is more than words first engraved on the 1928 GWU seal. It’s a […]
Post Volume 47 Now Available Volume 47 (2015) of the Broad River Review is available. The issue features the winners of the 2014 Rash Awards in Fiction (Adam Padgett, “Useful Things”) and Poetry (Sharon Charde, “Fiftieth Anniversary”), cover art by Allison Parrish, as well as work by Kathy Ackerman, Terri Kirby Erickson, Patricia Hamilton, Ryan Havely, Alice Osborn, Mia Sara, Maureen Sherbondy, […] Office of University Communications | August 15, 2015
Post Philip Lovin Elliott Seventh President, 1943-1961 Philip Lovin Elliott (1891- 1961), English professor and college president, was born in Wayside, N.C., in a little hamlet nestled among the hills and valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains. Despite the poverty of the region, Elliott was possessed by a consummate desire for education, and at the age of 18 he enrolled […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb PA Studies Celebrates 100% Pass Rate on Certifying Exam 2024 Graduates Equipped to Provide Patient-Centered Care BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Faculty and staff in Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies strive to inspire and prepare knowledgeable and compassionate professionals who excel as PAs. Students are equipped with a strong foundation in the basic medical, clinical and psychosocial sciences. To become licensed, graduates must first […] Office of University Communications | September 12, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Bachelor’s in Mathematics Prepares Students for Various STEM Fields Curriculum Develops Problem-Solving Abilities and Reasoning Skills By Avery Copeland, Intern for University Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program provides students with a strong foundation in core concepts of higher mathematics, implementing both traditional and modern approaches throughout the curriculum. The program seeks to develop well-rounded graduates with strong problem-solving […] Office of University Communications | September 16, 2024
News Article Dr. Terry Fern, Gardner-Webb Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts, Passed Away on Sept. 14, 2024 Musician Remembered for Service to the Lord, Love for His Family and Sharing His Talents BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. Terry Fern is remembered for the ways he served the Lord, cherished his wife and family, and joyfully shared his musical talent with others. Fern, professor emeritus of fine arts at Gardner-Webb University, passed away on Sept. […] Office of University Communications | September 18, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Homecoming 2024 Features Football and U.S. Army Golden Knights Weekend Includes Parade, Bo’s Battle Que, Hall of Fame Gala and Worship at the Webb BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is honored to have the U.S. Army Golden Knights perform at 1 p.m. before the Homecoming Game. The team will bring down the game ball in their parachute jump in time for kickoff at 1:30, when […] Office of University Communications | October 4, 2024
