News Article GWU Hunt School of Nursing Recognizes MSN Student in Celebration of National Nurses Month Christina M. Hollingsworth Cares for Patients While Working on Master’s in Nursing As nurses around the world are on the frontlines of caring for patients with the coronavirus, it’s appropriate that even before the pandemic began, 2020 was designated as the “Year of the Nurse.” The declaration by the World Health Assembly celebrates the 200th anniversary […] Office of University Communications | May 6, 2020
News Article Running Back D.J. Hancock Awarded Full Athletics Scholarship Following Practice Hancock is a walk-on from Summerville, S.C. By GWU Athletics BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb head football coach Tre Lamb singled out D.J. Hancock at the conclusion of a rainy Thursday afternoon practice and by the end of the day the redshirt sophomore was all smiles. Lamb surprised Hancock, a walk-on from Summerville (S.C.) High, with […] Office of University Communications | September 25, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb University to Hold Expanded Spring Commencement on May 7 and 8 Event on May 7 Features Speaker and Fireworks; Celebrations on May 8 Recognize Individual Graduates BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University are pleased to announce a return to in-person commencement services for the Class of 2021. Two days of celebrations are planned for May 7 and 8 in Spangler Stadium. In addition, students who graduated […] Office of University Communications | April 13, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Art and Communication Students Exhibit Diverse Talents in Senior Show Annual Event Held on April 15 in Tucker Student Center Written by Michael Harvey, ’21, Public Relations Major BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication & New Media and the Department of Visual Arts will team up to present the annual Senior Show, as it opens for display on Thursday, April 15, in Tucker […] Office of University Communications | April 13, 2021
News Article Exhibit by GWU Art Professor Featured on July 8-Aug. 12 at Cleveland County Arts Council Doug Knotts’ Sculptures Inspired by African American Experiences BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A collection of 26 sculptures by Doug Knotts, professor and chair of the Gardner-Webb University Department of Visual Arts, views racial tensions across the country through the lens of historical elements from African culture. The terra cotta pieces, called “Unarmed African American Portrait Heads,” will […] Office of University Communications | June 29, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Campus Community, Including New Mascot Bo, Gathers for 2021 Fall Academic Convocation Students Honored for Academic Achievements; President Dr. William M. Downs Expresses Thanks, Encourages Action BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William M. Downs opened his remarks at the 2021 Fall Academic Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, by expressing his gratefulness. “Thanks to the grace and glory of God, we are together again in this […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Hosts New Tradition: Spring Family Weekend Various Activities Give Families Opportunity to Experience Their Students’ Home at GWU BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A new spring tradition begins at Gardner-Webb University on Feb. 11-13. The Office of Student Engagement is hosting a family weekend, where families can experience their students’ home at GWU. Throughout the weekend, families and their students are encouraged to attend […] Office of University Communications | February 8, 2022
News Article GWU President Names Interim VP for Christian Life and Service Neal Payne, Associate Minister for Student Ministries, Begins New Role on Aug. 1 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University President William Downs has appointed Neal Payne as interim vice president for Christian Life and Service, effective Aug. 1. Payne presently serves as associate minister for Student Ministries. He succeeds Tracy Jessup, who will retire at the end […] Office of University Communications | June 23, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Revives Celebration of Founders Day on Dec. 1 Activities Begin with Morning Convocation and Include Presentation of Inaugural Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is honoring the dedicated leaders in its past by reviving the celebration of Founders Day with special activities on Dec. 1. A highlight of the day is the presentation of the inaugural Founders Medal. This award recognizes individuals who […] Office of University Communications | August 18, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Celebrates Leaders of the Past on Founders Day, Dec. 1 Activities Begin with Morning Convocation and Include Presentation of Inaugural Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—From Gardner-Webb University’s origins as a high school through its evolution into a nationally-recognized university and leader in Christian higher education, each chapter of institutional history has been penned by men and women of profound vision and relentless dedication. Those who […] Office of University Communications | November 16, 2022
