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
News Article Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Offers New Master’s in Bible and Theology Students Can Earn Degree to Strengthen Their Ministry and Gain Deeper Understanding of Scripture BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb School of Divinity is offering a new program in the 2022 Fall Semester. The Master of Arts in Bible and Theology (MABT) is a 36-credit hour concentrated curriculum, providing biblical and theological knowledge to guide others into […] Office of University Communications | June 20, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Announces New Model for Obtaining Textbooks and Course Materials ‘Bulldog Bundle’ Reduces the Cost, Delivers all Materials Before the First Day of Class BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is moving to a new course material model. “The Bulldog Bundle” will reduce the cost of textbooks and course materials, such as study guides, case studies, workbooks and other items, while ensuring students have all their materials […] Office of University Communications | June 13, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Provost Names New Director of the University’s Honors Program Dr. Wilson Hawkins, Assistant Professor of Physics, Grateful for Opportunity to Work with Honors Students BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Aubrey has named Assistant Professor of Physics Dr. Wilson Hawkins as the Director of the Gardner-Webb University Honors Program. Hawkins came to GWU in 2021, after earning his Ph.D. […] Office of University Communications | June 9, 2022
