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
News Article Gardner-Webb University Partners with Collegiate Sports Associates for National Athletic Director Search Raleigh, N.C., Firm Has Led More Than 200 Executive Searches for Division I Athletics BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb officials have enlisted Collegiate Sports Associates (CSA), executive search and consulting, to lead the national search for the University’s next athletic director. Chuck Burch, who just completed his 25th season at the helm of the Athletics Department, announced […] Office of University Communications | June 30, 2022
News Article There’s Still Time to Apply for 2022 Fall Semester at Gardner-Webb Through Foothills Commitment and Piedmont Promise, Eligible Freshmen Living on Campus Receive a Minimum of 50 Percent Off Tuition BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Enrollment Team continues to accept applications for the 2022 Fall Semester. University officials are committed to keeping GWU’s quality education affordable by offering a tuition freeze for the fourth year in a […] Office of University Communications | June 29, 2022
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 Gardner-Webb Community Mourns Loss of Longtime Friend and Supporter, Bill Masters Masters Field, Bill and Sue Masters Athletic Facility Named for Couple’s Impact on Baseball and Tennis Programs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University community is remembering Bill Masters, of Shelby, N.C., a longtime friend and supporter of the baseball program, who passed away at age 94 on June 25, 2022. Masters grew up in Easley, S.C., […] Office of University Communications | June 28, 2022
News Article Ray Curtis Named Gardner-Webb’s Associate VP for Technology, Chief Information Officer Responsibilities Include Management and Security of the University’s Technological Infrastructure BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb have announced that Ray Curtis, a Boiling Springs native, will be the University’s new Associate Vice President for Technology Services and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Curtis will provide vision and leadership for technology services across all GWU divisions. He starts […] Office of University Communications | June 22, 2022
News Article GWU President Names Interim VP for Christian Life and Service Neal Payne, Associate Minister for Student Ministries, Begins New Role on Aug. 1 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University President William Downs has appointed Neal Payne as interim vice president for Christian Life and Service, effective Aug. 1. Payne presently serves as associate minister for Student Ministries. He succeeds Tracy Jessup, who will retire at the end […] Office of University Communications | June 23, 2022
News Article GWU Faculty and Staff Host Group from Iredell-Statesville Schools Through Gear-Up Program, High School Students Learn About College Opportunities BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Tristan Zinkhan peered into a stereoscope, amazed at what he was seeing. A rising 10th-grader from West Iredell High School in Statesville, N.C., Zinkhan was one of 60 students from Iredell-Statesville Schools (I-SS) who spent the day on Gardner-Webb University’s campus recently. Hosting […] Office of University Communications | June 21, 2022
