News Article Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society Inducts New Members Faculty Invites Seven Students for Membership BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Tau Omega Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society inducted new members on April 19. The ceremony was held in the Lisa Tucker Library inside Hamrick Hall. Dr. Charles Moore, professor of Spanish, is the faculty sponsor. To be invited by the Spanish […] Office of University Communications | April 21, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Spring Commencement Programs on May 6-7 will Recognize Over 500 Graduates Power 5 Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann is Speaker for All University Program on May 6 College or School Recognition Events Held at Various Times on May 7 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University academic officials are pleased to announce over 500 students will receive degrees during spring commencement exercises held on May 6 and 7. Students will […] Office of University Communications | April 21, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Student-Athlete Redefines Autism Cole Ray—Writer, Runner, Teammate and Friend—Shares His Story for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—When Cole Ray runs, he describes the experience as a feeling of fulfillment. A Gardner-Webb University track and field student-athlete, his goal for every competition is to beat his own personal record (PR). His favorite track event is the […] Office of University Communications | April 20, 2022
News Article GWU Sport Marketing Class Hosts Youth Day for Runnin’ Bulldogs Baseball Game Against Campbell Camels Students Took on Project to Fill the Stands at Moss Stadium with Young Fans BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Students in the Godbold College of Business Sport Marketing Class at Gardner-Webb University planned and organized Youth Day recently at John Henry Moss Stadium. The class assignment was to promote and fill the stands for the Runnin’ Bulldogs Baseball […] Office of University Communications | April 19, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Creation Care Group Sponsors Events to Celebrate Earth Day Topics Include Caring for God’s Creation, Recycling and Sustainability BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University celebrates Creation Care/Earth Week, April 19-22, with a series of programs to highlight recycling and sustainability practices to preserve the integrity, beauty and health of God’s creation. Guest speakers include GWU faculty and top environmentalists from the region and the nation. The […] Office of University Communications | April 14, 2022
News Article Allie Cooke Crowned Miss Gardner-Webb Bri Bryant is First Runner-up and Miss Congeniality, and Callie Owen won Most Talented and Second Runner-up Written by Alexa Key, GWU-Today staff BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Allie Cooke, of Hickory, N.C., was crowned Miss Gardner-Webb at the pageant held on March 27. Cooke, a first-year student, is double majoring in exercise science/biology and youth discipleship. Her […] Office of University Communications | April 12, 2022
News Article Dr. W. Randall Lolley, Former Gardner-Webb Trustee, Dies at 90 The Lolley Chair for Pastoral Studies, Established in 2000 at GWU, Recognizes His Contributions to Ministry BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. W. Randall Lolley, former trustee of Gardner-Webb University from 1998 to 2001, passed away on March 21, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C., surrounded by his family. In addition to being a member of the Board of Trustees, […] Office of University Communications | April 12, 2022
News Article GWU Hoops Legend John Drew Dies at Age 67 Drew’s No. 22 Jersey One of Four Men’s Basketball Jerseys to be Retired By Gardner-Webb Athletic Media Relations BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb mourns the loss of men’s basketball legend John Drew, who passed away in Houston, Texas, on April 10, 2022, at the age of 67. Drew’s No. 22 jersey hangs in the rafters inside Gardner-Webb’s […] Office of University Communications | April 12, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Announces Barnes & Noble will Manage University Campus Shop Company will Assume Operations of Store Summer 2022 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb officials have announced a partnership with Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to manage the University’s Campus Shop. The company operates over 1,400 physical and digital stores for schools, colleges and universities across the United States. “We are excited to have a nationally-recognized brand assume […] Office of University Communications | April 12, 2022
News Article GWU President Announces Grant-Seeking Reassignment Award to Ellen Campos Sousa Dedicated Research Explores Empowerment of Vulnerable Women in U.S. and Brazil BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William M. Downs has presented the 2022-23 Grant-Seeking Reassignment Award to Dr. Ellen Campos Sousa, assistant professor of marketing. For the third consecutive year, this award seeks to provide recipients the time to prepare and submit a […] Office of University Communications | April 8, 2022