News Article Marine Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, Appreciates Supportive GWU Staff, Faculty Samantha Christopher, ’21, Prepares to Serve as Nurse in Civilian World On a mission in Afghanistan in 2013, Marine Staff Sgt. Samantha Christopher, of Grover, N.C., and her platoon became the target of a large scale attack. “In a matter of seconds, there were 73 casualties, and I felt helpless in that situation,” recalled the […] Office of University Communications | November 3, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb University Honors Graduates During Fall Commencement on Dec. 11 Events Celebrate Conferring of Over 360 Degrees BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University awarded over 360 degrees during the 2021 Fall Commencement Exercises on Saturday, Dec. 11. The ceremony was held in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. The event commemorated the achievements of students in traditional […] Office of University Communications | December 13, 2021
News Article Esther Porter Named Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources Porter Has Been Employed by the University Since 2016 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Tim Shuey, Gardner-Webb University vice president of Finance and Administration, has named Esther Porter as interim associate vice president of Human Resources, effective immediately. Most recently, Porter served the University as a human resources generalist. As interim associate vice president, Porter will lead and […] Office of University Communications | June 28, 2022
News Article Generous Donors Make Gardner-Webb Masters-Melton Indoor Baseball Facility a Reality Lead Gift for the Building Came from Longtime Donor and Loyal Baseball Fan, Bill Masters BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb continues to celebrate fundraising successes and those who choose to support and advance the University. A GWU benefactor, whose legacy of giving energized the men’s baseball program, made another significant gift to the sport he loved so […] Office of University Communications | July 25, 2022
News Article Searight PACE Ambassadors Among First to Enroll in GWU Leadership Certificate Program Students Learn From Faculty and Corporate Executives and Sponsor Project to Collect Food for Homeless BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The first group of Gardner-Webb students enrolled in the Searight Leadership Certificate Program (SLC) are sponsoring their first community service project. From now through Nov. 18, they are collecting canned food for the homeless shelters in Cleveland County. […] Office of University Communications | October 5, 2022
News Article Basic Camp Provides Opportunity for Eligible Rising Juniors to Join ROTC at Gardner-Webb Three 30-Day Camps Offered Over the Summer Provide Path to Enrollment BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is offering qualified rising juniors an opportunity to enroll in the program at Gardner-Webb University. By attending one of three Basic Camps held this summer at Fort Knox, Ky., students become eligible to enroll in […] Office of University Communications | April 13, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Recognizes Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price During Memorial Day Service Prayer Gathering and Observance Event Featured Dr. Eric Davis as Speaker BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Faculty, staff and community members gathered on May 25th at Gardner-Webb University to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense the United States while serving in the armed forces. “Memorial Day is our solemn responsibility […] Office of University Communications | May 26, 2023
News Article Basic Camp Provides Opportunity for Eligible Rising Juniors to Join Army ROTC at Gardner-Webb 30-Day Camps Offered Over the Summer Provide Path to Enrollment BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) offers qualified rising juniors (for Fall 2024) an opportunity to enroll in the program at Gardner-Webb University. By attending one of the 30-day Basic Camps next summer at Fort Knox, Ky., students will become eligible to […] Office of University Communications | September 21, 2023
Person Dr. Eric Johnson Education PhD – University of Mississippi MM – Florida State University BM – Appalachian State University Biography Eric Johnson is the Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Music Education for Gardner-Webb University. Prior to pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Music Education from the University of Mississippi, he was the choral director at James E. Holmes Middle […]
News Article Ensemble Featuring GWU Faculty to Perform Distinguished Artist Series to feature Carolina Brass on Jan. 30 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Distinguished Artist Series of Gardner-Webb University presents Summit recording artist, Carolina Brass, on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. Tim Hudson, GWU associate professor of music, founded Carolina Brass in 1997. The ensemble also features GWU instructors Bob […] Office of University Communications | January 21, 2022
