Page Craven W. Williams Observatory Since its dedication in 1990, the Craven E. Williams Observatory has served as a focal point for astronomy education for the University and amateur astronomers throughout the region. The observatory is named for the ninth president of Gardner-Webb University, and was constructed largely through volunteer efforts. Funds for the facility were made possible through area […]
Page Juneteenth Embrace the History of Freedom Day On June 19, 1865, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate, gather as a family, […]
Page Intramural Sports The Gardner-Webb Campus Recreation Office offers several Intramural sports, which provide recreational activities that are designed to enrich the quality of physical, mental, spiritual, and social life of University community members. A wide variety of individual and team sports are offered during the fall and spring semesters to accommodate many interests and abilities. Any currently […]
News Article Gardner-Webb President Dr. William Downs Selected as Vice President of Big South Executive Committee Downs Dedicated to Student-Athlete Excellence in the Classroom, on the Field and in the Community BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Big South Conference Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander announced Wednesday (Jan. 18) that Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs has been selected to serve as Big South Vice President of the Executive Committee. Since September 2022, Downs has served […] Gardner-Webb University | January 19, 2023
Article Meeting the First Family Introducing President Dr. William M. Downs and First Lady Mrs. Kim H. Downs Since arriving at Gardner-Webb, Dr. William M. Downs and his wife, Kim Harwood Downs, have spent their time connecting with the people of the University, the community and alumni. We asked them to share their reasons for coming to GWU, their hopes […]
Post Tips and Techniques for Successfully Managing Seasonal Stress Lower Your Stress Level in as Little as One Minute Written by Dr. Sharon Webb Weary from stress and multiple emotions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking forward to the holidays. However, Christmas celebrations will probably look different this year as families strive to keep everyone healthy. Changing traditions could lead to […] Gardner-Webb University | December 9, 2020
Post March Newsletter: College of Education Bulldog Press I hope your 2023 is off to a great start. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and candidates of the College of Education, I want to thank you for all your support in the past. The College of Education serves as the beacon of K-12 education preparation in North Carolina and beyond. As […] Gardner-Webb University | March 1, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 4 Wednesday, December 6 Micah 5:1-5a; Luke 21:34-38 First Peter 3:15 says we are to “be ready always to give an answer to every person that asks you for a reason for the HOPE that is within you.” This is sound advice from the apostle; it seems to speak to our general position as believers in Christ […] Gardner-Webb University | December 6, 2023
