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 Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Etta Curtis and Dee ‘Doc Hunt’ Were Caring and Influential Campus Leaders To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several […] Office of University Communications | July 21, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Phi Beta Lambda Member Wins Third Place at National Conference Johanna Quezada Salazar, of Dallas, N.C., First GWU Student to Compete in 24 Years BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Johanna Quezada Salazar, of Dallas, N.C., a senior international business major at Gardner-Webb University, won third place in the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) national conference held recently in Chicago, Ill. Gardner-Webb was one of 26 […] Office of University Communications | July 20, 2022
News Article Tracy Jessup Retires as GWU Senior Minister and Vice President of Christian Life and Service ‘For 30 Years, It Has Been my Honor and Privilege to Serve my Alma Mater’ BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In 1985, Tracy Jessup arrived at Gardner-Webb University as a freshman music education major. Except for a brief time away to earn his Master of Divinity, Jessup has served the GWU campus and community for 30 years. He […] Office of University Communications | July 19, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Recognized by Colleges of Distinction for Academics and Student Engagement The University is Among the Top 10 N.C. Schools in Nursing, Career Development and Christian Principles, Also Recognized for Business and Education Programs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has recognized Gardner-Webb University for its commitment to encourage and challenge undergraduate students to learn, develop their talents, and succeed. Gardner-Webb […] Office of University Communications | July 19, 2022
News Article New North Carolina Budget Allocates $500K for Gardner-Webb, Boiling Springs Partnership Funds Requested by Cleveland County Leaders Help Support Construction of Outdoor Performance Complex BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—North Carolina’s General Assembly drafted the state’s FY23 budget (signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper on July 11), and it includes a $500,000 allocation that will accelerate Gardner-Webb University’s collaboration with the Town of Boiling Springs. Initiated by a […] Office of University Communications | July 14, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb was College of First Choice for Chemistry Major, Whitney Upton, ’24 Daughter of Alumna Appreciates Financial Assistance Provided by Foothills Commitment BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Whitney Upton, ’24, a chemistry major at Gardner-Webb University, attends three classes at GWU this summer and works at Rutherford Sales & Recovery Co. in Forest City, N.C. She looks forward to the fall semester, being back on campus full time and reconnecting […] Office of University Communications | July 13, 2022
News Article GWU Alumnus Gets Boost in his Career from NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Broadcasting and Sim Racing Gives Blake McCandless, ’17 and ’20, Chance to Race for Real “Every role no matter how small is important to the common goal”—this is the mantra that Blake McCandless lives by. While building his talents as a broadcaster, the two-time alumnus of Gardner-Webb University has taken every opportunity to learn. He […] Office of University Communications | July 6, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Fundraising Milestones University Records Highest Numbers Since 2011 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—With profound gratitude for its loyal alumni and friends, Gardner-Webb University celebrates a historic milestone. At a time when most universities are reporting fewer donors, GWU has experienced a significant increase. For fiscal year 2022, the University recorded the highest number of unique donors (2,177) since 2011. […] Office of University Communications | July 5, 2022
News Article Stonecutter Science Academy at Gardner-Webb Introduces Students to Careers in Science High School Students from Rutherford, Cleveland and Cabarrus Counties (N.C.) Attend Annual Summer Camp BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Students from 16 schools recently participated in the 2022 Science Academy hosted by Gardner-Webb University and sponsored by the Stonecutter Foundation in Spindale, N.C. They learned about the Department of Natural Sciences at GWU and studied various aspects of […] Office of University Communications | July 5, 2022
