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
Post Nancy Bottoms Professor Emerita of English and Art Dr. Nancy Rogers Bottoms was born in Clemson, S.C., to Hilton and Evelyn Thorne Rogers while her father was a student at Clemson University. Hilton Rogers’ job as an extension agent meant the family moved to various locations around the state of South Carolina. The family eventually returned to […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Officials and Supporters Break Ground on Masters-Melton Indoor Baseball Facility New Building Offers Place Where Team Can Practice in Any Weather BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—While celebrating Gardner-Webb’s rich past, Homecoming festivities also looked ahead to the University’s bright future. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Masters-Melton Indoor Baseball Facility accomplished both. The new facility recognizes a longtime university supporter and at the same time improves the GWU […] Office of University Communications | November 2, 2022
News Article Canine ATF Agent Shows Gardner-Webb Students How He Sniffs Out Evidence Union County Fire Marshall Kevin Rigoli and ATF Senior Investigator Darren Solomon Lead Demonstration BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Camden, a four-legged agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently demonstrated his skills in fire investigation for Gardner-Webb University students. An official ignitable liquid detection canine, he’s trained to sniff out miniscule amounts of […] Office of University Communications | October 18, 2022
News Article GWU President William Downs Elected to Big South Conference Executive Committee Council of Chief Executive Officers Unanimously Approved Selections for 2022-23 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Big South Conference Council of Chief Executive Officers unanimously approved the league’s Executive Committee for the 2022-23 academic year, and Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs was elected to serve the Executive Committee as an At-Large Member. The University of North Carolina-Asheville […] Office of University Communications | September 19, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb and CVS Host Flu Vaccine Clinic for Campus and Community Flu Vaccines Available Oct. 5 and 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tucker Student Center BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is partnering with CVS to offer a Flu Vaccine Clinic for faculty, staff, students and the community on Oct. 5 and 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hope Hall, Tucker Student Center. […] Office of University Communications | September 19, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb’s ‘Chief’ Barry Johnson Retiring After 26 Years of Service Stop By Poston Center on Thursday, Sept. 22, to Wish Him Well BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Barry Johnson, known across campus simply as ‘Chief,’ has announced his retirement as GWU’s Chief of University Police. He has served the GWU community since 1996. The campus is invited to stop by the Poston Center from 2 to 4 p.m. […] Office of University Communications | September 16, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Opens Fitness Facilities to Alumni, Community Individuals and Groups Memberships offered for CrossFit Classes and Suttle Wellness Center Broyhill Adventure Course Open for Team Building, Leadership Development and Birthday Parties BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University now offers community memberships to Suttle Wellness Center and CrossFit classes and facilities. In addition, the Broyhill Adventure Course (BAC), located on Stadium Drive, is open to businesses, school groups […] Office of University Communications | September 16, 2022
News Article GWU Faculty Members Lead Thyroid and Breast Cancer Programs From Survivors’ Perspective Offered in September and October, Events Educate About Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Thyroid and breast cancer affects more than 307,000 Americans each year, and two programs in September and October will provide information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Sponsored by the Gardner-Webb University College of Health Sciences and Gayle Bolt Price School of […] Office of University Communications | September 15, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Receives One of 12 Grants for Faculty-Student STEM Mentoring North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Awards $25,000 to Enhance Tutoring Programs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s Student Success Division has received a three-year grant totaling $25,000 from North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU). The N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation provided the funds to establish faculty-student STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) mentoring programs, and NCICU awarded […] Office of University Communications | September 12, 2022
