News Article Celebrating Motherhood, Maternity and Matriculation Gardner-Webb Doctoral Student, Alexandra Arrington, ’22, Thankful for Family Support While Pursuing a Degree and Managing a Career Wife, mother, academic and entrepreneur—Alexandra Arrington, of Charlotte, N.C., finds contentment and success in all these roles—and she and her husband are expecting their third child. She is also in her final year in the Doctor of […] Office of University Communications | May 8, 2022
News Article Longtime Supporters, David and Marie Brinkley, Provide Gift for New Amphitheater Complex Construction on The Brinkley Amphitheater will Begin Soon on Site of Former Hardee’s BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A family that has enthusiastically supported Gardner-Webb for more than a decade is making another transformational gift to the University. David and Marie Brinkley are providing the lead gift for a new amphitheater complex, which will be constructed on the […] Office of University Communications | May 4, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Students Help Repair Louisiana Homes Damaged by Hurricanes Working with Samaritan’s Purse, Group Spends Their Spring Break Serving Others BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The 10 Gardner-Webb University students who participated in a mission trip to Lake Charles, La., over spring break were determined and dedicated. They endured a nearly 15-hour drive in a van to reach their destination, where they woke up at 7 every […] Office of University Communications | April 26, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Phi Beta Lambda Chapter and Members Win Awards at State Conference First Time GWU Delegates Have Attended Event in Over Two Decades BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Two students and faculty advisors from the Gardner-Webb University Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) recently attended the North Carolina PBL State Leadership Conference held in Charlotte. Although Gardner-Webb has not sent a delegation to the event in 24 years, both students […] Office of University Communications | April 25, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Men’s Golfer Zack Byers Honored with NCAA Selection Show Watch Party on May 4 Senior from Shelby, N.C., is the First GW Golfer to Qualify for an NCAA Regional BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In the 1970s, Gardner-Webb University earned national recognition for the men’s golf program under legendary head coach Garland Allen. Next week, Gardner-Webb will once again be in the national spotlight as men’s golfer Zack Byers waits to hear […] Office of University Communications | April 27, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Officials Launch New Runnin’ Bulldog Logo Varsity Partners Created New Athletics Brand After Interviews with Over 500 Stakeholders The launch of a new Runnin’ Bulldog logo today for Gardner-Webb follows six months of research and interviews with more than 500 Gardner-Webb stakeholders. Working with Varsity Partners in Charlotte, N.C., the University’s revitalized athletic brand is drawn from historical graphics dating back […] Office of University Communications | April 28, 2022
News Article Lauren McIntyre, ’25, Pursues Academic and Campus Opportunities at Gardner-Webb Foothills Commitment Scholarship Helps Youth Discipleship Studies Major Prepare for Ministry In her first year at Gardner-Webb University, Lauren McIntyre, of Lincolnton, N.C., engaged in campus life by joining several groups and making many friends. “GWU is a small community of believers who want to help you reach your goals and beyond,” described the […] Office of University Communications | April 27, 2022
News Article Students From Burns High School Join GWU Orchestra in Concert on April 25 Performance Includes Solos by Carter Lewis, ’22, and Jarin Watkins, ’23, and a Tribute to John Williams BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University College of Arts and Sciences presents the Gardner-Webb Orchestra and members of the Burns High School Chamber Orchestra in a free concert on Monday, April 25, at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre. The program […] Office of University Communications | April 22, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Women’s Tennis Advances to First Ever Big South Championship Matchup to be held in Charlotte on Saturday, April 23 BOILING SPRINGS, NC – Gardner-Webb University will advance to the finals of the 2022 Big South Conference Women’s Tennis Championship on Saturday, April 23. Gardner-Webb (No. 3 seed) will make its first appearance in the Big South finals since joining the conference in 2009. The […] Office of University Communications | April 22, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Art Club Sponsors Spring Art Sale April 28-May 1 Find a Variety of Unique Artwork, Plants, Hay Bales and Homemade Goods BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Spring Art Sale, sponsored by the Gardner-Webb University Art Club, will have a variety of unique items, from hay bales to all kinds of artwork. The sale will be held outside of the GWU Communications Building, 141 S. Main St., […] Office of University Communications | April 22, 2022