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    Nominations for Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength Scholarship Due by Oct. 31

    Non-Family Mentors Invited to Recommend High School Seniors for Depth of Character, Faith, and Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The deadline to nominate a high school senior for Gardner-Webb University’s most prestigious award—the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength Scholarship—is Oct. 31. Established by the Tucker family, long-time supporters of the University, this eight-semester full-tuition/room and board […]

    A collage featuring the presentation of the Tucker Scholarship, from left, Leah Carpenter, Kyndal Jackson and Kylee Morris
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    Faculty Awards

    2022-2023 Excellence in Teaching Award This years Excellence in Teaching award recipient is Dr. Yvonne Smith, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practitioner Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Nursing. The Excellence in Teaching award is presented each year to an exceptional faculty member who has shown academic rigor, effective course design, and dedication to students.  […]

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    Gardner-Webb Revives Celebration of Founders Day on Dec. 1

    Activities Begin with Morning Convocation and Include Presentation of Inaugural Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is honoring the dedicated leaders in its past by reviving the celebration of Founders Day with special activities on Dec. 1. A highlight of the day is the presentation of the inaugural Founders Medal. This award recognizes individuals who […]

    The Huggins-Curtis Building
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    Policies and Procedures

    Academic Year 2025–2026 Academic Appeals Policy Success Coaches will assist online students in Academic Appeals if requested. For guidelines regarding Academic Appeals, refer to the current Academic Catalog here. Privacy Policy and Access to Academic Records Gardner-Webb University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This Act is designed to […]

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    History and Mission

    About Gardner-Webb University The institution first opened its doors to students in 1907 as a boarding high school operated and supported by the Kings Mountain and Sandy Run Baptist Associations. As a high school, junior college, senior college, and beginning in 1993 as a university, the school has sought to provide quality education in a […]

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    Course Materials Adoption

    Faculty Textbook Adoption Barnes & Noble College Course Materials Adoption and Insights Portal (AIP) Barnes & Noble College offers the online Adoption and Insights Portal (AIP) for textbook and course materials adoption to help faculty and staff easily manage and submit course material adoptions each term. Benefits AIP provides faculty with enhanced features that complement […]

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    Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

    Bulldog Bound Agreement The Bulldog Bound program creates predictable pathways from CCC&Tl to GWU and is designed to provide North Carolinians affordable access to higher education. Bulldog Bound also provides advising support for students during their education at CCC&TI and prepares them for a successful transition to GWU. THEREFORE, the parties to this MOU mutually […]

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    Wilkes Community College

    Bulldog Bound Agreement Bulldog bound is a co-admission program between GWU and WCC intended for successful community college students who plan to transfer to GWU after completing Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP), Associate of Fine Arts in Visual […]

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    Stanly Community College

    Bulldog Bound Agreement Bulldog bound is a co-admission program between GWU and SCC intended for successful community college students who plan to transfer to GWU after completing Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP), Associate of Fine Arts in Visual […]

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    Spartanburg Community College

    Bulldog Bound Agreement Bulldog bound is a co-admission program between GWU and SCC intended for successful community college students who plan to transfer to GWU after completing Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP), Associate of Fine Arts in Visual […]