Post George R. Cribb Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. George R. Cribb (1927- 2024), university professor, department chair and choir director, was born in coastal South Carolina, the son of Boyd and Frances Granger Cribb. The son of a farmer, Cribb’s early values were shaped as he developed a respect for the traditional ethic of hard work. He graduated […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Runs Through Eastern Kentucky Saturday to Advance in FCS Playoffs Runnin’ Bulldogs Take on No. 5 William and Mary on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Gardner-Webb ran for 405 yards and used a 21-0 burst in the third quarter to push through Eastern Kentucky in the first round of the 2022 FCS Playoffs. The Runnin’ Bulldogs (7-5) made the most of their first appearance in […] Office of University Communications | November 28, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Headed to Eastern Kentucky to Begin 2022 FCS Playoffs Runnin’ Bulldogs Captured an Automatic Bid After Defeating A&T on Nov. 19 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb will play its first Division I FCS Playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 26, at Eastern Kentucky, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. The matchup was announced Sunday, Nov. 20, as part of the 2022 FCS Playoffs bracket, with the winner […] Office of University Communications | November 21, 2022
News Article Feeding Kids/Reading Kids of Cleveland County, N.C., Grateful for Gardner-Webb Support Since 2015 Community Organization Relies Entirely on Volunteers to Help Families BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Feeding Kids/Reading Kids of Cleveland County, N.C., is fully dependent on volunteers to meet the needs of families in the community. Recently, Gardner-Webb University Instructor of Nursing Tara Hayes took her University Life 111 (UNIV 111) class to volunteer at the non-profit organization. She […] Office of University Communications | November 18, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Students Help Pack Thanksgiving Food Boxes and Books for Families in Need After Learning About Needs in the Community, University 111 Class Wanted to Volunteer Again BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Earlier in the semester, Gardner-Webb Instructor of Nursing Tara Hayes arranged for her University Life (UNIV 111) class to participate in a service-learning day at Feeding Kids/Reading Kids of Cleveland County, N.C. They sorted and separated books into age-appropriate […] Office of University Communications | November 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
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
