News Article Undergraduate Research Involves Using Fruit Peels to Remove Copper from Water Experience Prepared Laura Herrera-Santin, ’22, for Rigors of Graduate School This past summer, Gardner-Webb University student Laura Herrera-Santin, of Gastonia, N.C., took another step toward realizing her goal of becoming an OB/GYN. She gained laboratory experience in the Undergraduate Research Scholars Summer Program, which helped to prepare her for graduate school. Herrera-Santin is a first-generation […] Office of University Communications | September 8, 2020
Person Dr. Eric Johnson Education PhD – University of Mississippi MM – Florida State University BM – Appalachian State University Biography Eric Johnson is the Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Music Education for Gardner-Webb University. Prior to pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Music Education from the University of Mississippi, he was the choral director at James E. Holmes Middle […]
News Article Gardner-Webb Alumna Faces Teaching Elementary School with Covid-19 Protocols Katie H. Barnes, ’12, Accepts Challenges with Patience, Grace and Flexibility As veteran and beginning teachers prepare for a new school year with Covid-19 guidelines, some necessities can’t be bought. Educators, students and parents will need an abundance of “patience, grace, and flexibility,” noted Gardner-Webb University 2012 alumna Katherine “Katie” Harte Barnes. She begins her […] Office of University Communications | August 14, 2020
News Article Welcome Class of 2024 Incoming Students Receive Surprise Visits from GWU Admissions Team As everyone has adjusted to the changes brought about by Covid-19, the Gardner-Webb University Admissions staff came up with a plan to demonstrate GWU’s welcoming community to some members of the Class of 2024. Because the pandemic limited the way these new students experienced campus, the […] Office of University Communications | August 12, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Preparing for Students, Family Weekend and Fall Sports As Gardner-Webb University continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. This week we prepare for the arrival of our students and the start of classes. Throughout the summer, GWU’s staff and administration have worked diligently and proactively to keep our facilities […] Office of University Communications | August 12, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Gardner-Webb continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. The Post-COVID Transition Taskforce met on June 19, and recommendations were received from four workgroups: Decisions were made on a number of items: Academics Beginning with Summer Session II, face coverings will be required in classrooms and labs for […] Office of University Communications | June 19, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb Wrestling Announces Upcoming 2025-26 Schedule Runnin’ Bulldogs Open 21-Match Season on Nov. 2 in New Jersey; Set to Have Eight Contests at Home BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Head Coach Daniel Elliot and the Gardner-Webb wrestling team have announced the 2025-26 competitive slate, featuring eight matches inside Paul Porter Arena. The Runnin’ Bulldogs open 2025-26 with an exciting event in New Brunswick, N.J., […] Office of University Communications | September 11, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Men’s Basketball Begins 2025-’26 Campaign with Trip to Minnesota on Nov. 3 Schedule Includes 31 Games, 16 Within Big South Conference, and 13 at Home in Paul Porter Arena BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Head coach Jeremy Luther and the Gardner-Webb men’s basketball team have announced the full schedule for the upcoming 2025-’26 season. This year’s slate includes 15 non-conference games as well as 16 games within the Big South […] Office of University Communications | September 11, 2025
News Article Head Women’s Basketball Coach Terri Williams Announces 2025-’26 Schedule Runnin’ Bulldogs Open at Queens on Nov. 3; will Play 29 Games, Including 13 at Home in Paul Porter Arena BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Now official, head coach Terri Williams and the Gardner-Webb women’s basketball team have released the upcoming 2025-’26 schedule, with 29 games in total, including 13 inside Paul Porter Arena. The Terri Williams era […] Office of University Communications | September 11, 2025
Post David Yelton Professor Emeritus of History On the last day of class in History 331, Gardner-Webb Professor of History Dr. David Yelton handed each student a thank-you note. Mostly history majors, they had given him a retirement party the week before. This personal gesture spoke volumes about his character and passion to mentor and teach during his […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
