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About the Bulldog Nation podcasts

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Here, you will find shows exploring the many aspects of Bulldog Nation. GW students, faculty, staff, alumni and community are thinkers, doers, and world-changers, seeking to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of those around them. Our guests offer a landscape of diverse thought and engaging discussions covering a wide-range of topics impacting our world at home and around the globe.  

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Latest Bulldog Dialogue: Episode 19

On this episode of Bulldog Dialogue, we welcome Dr. Josh Parrott. Josh was named as the vice president and university chaplain for Christian Life and Service for Gardner-Webb University in February.

The Christian life of the University has been a priority for Gardner-Webb since it was founded in 1905, and that continues today.

Josh is a GWU alumnus and has 21 years of combined experience in the Church and in higher education. Today he shares his journey back to GWU and offers a glimpse of the services and programs offered by this essential office.

We’ll also explore some Gardner-Webb news and social happenings. Bulldog Dialogue is hosted by Gardner-Webb President Dr. William Downs.

Latest Dawg Tracks: Episode 18

Third year Head Softball Coach Bailey Wigness joins us for this episode of Dawg Tracks. Wigness offers an outlook of the season ahead, talks the transfer portal, chats about the Brinkley Softball Stadium and facility improvements, and explores the future of the Runnin’ Bulldogs.

 Wigness played at national power Arizona State University, three times earning All-Pac 12 honors and leading the Sun Devils to the 2011 National Championship. Wigness finished a career with a spectacular .371 batting average, stole 40 bases and scored 130 runs. Wigness remains ranked among the program’s all-time leaders in career batting average (8th) and stolen bases
(11th).

 The Casa Grande, Ariz., native graduated from Arizona State with a degree in communications and political science. Wigness earned her master’s degree in educational leadership in 2018 from Boise State.

Latest Webbchat: Episode 17

Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. General admission tickets are available now.

Today on Webbchat Richard McDevitt and Noel T. Manning II spend time with Tim Surrett of Balsam Range. Surrett shares his influences, the genesis of the band, and why Bluegrass Music continues to resonate with audiences.

The Boiling Springs Tourism Development Authority is a sponsor for this event, and WNCW is a media sponsor. Tickets are available at Gardner-Webb.edu.

Latest Dean’s List: Episode 4

On episode 4 of the Dean’s List, we will spotlight the work students and staff are doing in the area of Residence Life at Gardner-Webb University. We’re joined today by five students (Holly Clark, Corey Dragun, James Fleckenstein, Micah Moulder and Maryevelyn Murray) who are resident advisors. We also welcome Director of Housing and Residence Education Shelbilyn Boelsche; she offers tips, reminders, and approaches to engaging and participating in the on-campus experience at GWU.

The Dean’s List is hosted by Lesley Villarose, vice president for Student Development and dean of students at GWU.