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    Gardner-Webb Men’s Tennis will be Honored at Soccer Game on Sept. 12 

    Big South Tournament Champions Receive Rings During Halftime Ceremony BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University men’s tennis team will receive their conference championship rings in a halftime ceremony at the Gardner-Webb vs. Furman men’s soccer game on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in Greene-Harbison Stadium. The team capped off a landmark year by capturing its first-ever […]

    The men's tennis team poses after winning the Big South Conference.
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    Guided by Mission, Driven by Relationships

    Meet GWU Interim President Nate Evans In February 2025, the Gardner-Webb University Board of Trustees appointed Nate Evans as interim president. Evans, who served GWU since October 2020 as vice president for Advancement, brings 13 years of experience in higher education to his new role. “I am honored and humbled that the board of trustees […]

    GWU Interim President Nate Evans
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    Gardner-Webb Faculty Open New Academic Year with Celebration of Excellence and ‘One Webb’

    Awards Presented for Outstanding Achievements in Teaching, Mentorship, Service, and Scholarship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb 2025 Faculty Assembly opens the academic year by introducing new faculty and celebrating the achievements of returning colleagues. Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Nicole Waters gave a welcome to begin the program. Interim President Nate Evans […]

    Nate Evans Shakes Hands with Aaron Rice
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    Two from Gardner-Webb Named to 2025 Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina

    Dr. Nicole Waters, ’06 and ’14, and Lyndsey Couch, ’14, Recognized for Positively Impacting Their Profession BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Two alumnae from Gardner-Webb University—one a current administrator—have been named Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina for 2025. Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Nicole Waters, along with her former student, Lyndsey Couch, were […]

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    Gardner-Webb Wrestling Team Places 17 on Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll

    Four Student-Athletes Receive All-Conference Academic Recognition, with Two Earning Commissioner Medals BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Southern Conference (SoCon) has named 17 members of the Gardner-Webb University wrestling team to its Academic Honor Roll. Four team members also received All-Conference Academic recognition, and two earned the Commissioner Medal. Representing the Runnin’ Bulldogs among the 2,734 student athletes […]

    A GWU wrestler is declared the winner
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    Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Announce Seven Cross-Country Meets for Fall

    Teams Open Season on Aug. 29 at USC-Upstate in Spartanburg BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Head Coach Greg Thiel and the Gardner-Webb University cross country team have announced the upcoming 2025 Fall schedule, featuring seven meets for the Runnin’ Bulldogs across the region. The Runnin’ Bulldogs open 2025 with an evening meet at USC-Upstate in Spartanburg, with the annual Eye […]

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    Gardner-Webb Women’s Soccer Open 2025 with Home Exhibition Match Against Furman on Aug. 7

    Runnin’ Bulldogs’ 16-Game Schedule Features Eight in Big South Conference BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Now official, Head Coach Erik Solberg and the Gardner-Webb University women’s soccer team have announced the upcoming fall 2025 schedule, featuring eight competitive home games and an eight-game Big South Conference slate. The Runnin’ Bulldogs open 2025 at home on Aug. 7, taking […]

    women's soccer players on the field
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    Gardner-Webb Baseball Earns National Academic Excellence Award for 10th Consecutive Year

    GWU One of Three Big South Programs Honored by American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the 10th consecutive year, the Gardner-Webb baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. The Gardner-Webb baseball team earned a 3.63 cumulative GPA during the 2024-25 academic year. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have […]

    A graphic denoting baseball's academic honor
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    Gardner-Webb Hosts Renowned Music Literacy Specialist Dr. Carol Krueger

    Department of Music Welcomes 60 Music Educators from Across the Carolinas and Virginia BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music welcomed Dr. Carol Krueger to campus recently. The internationally renowned conductor and music literacy specialist led a three-day workshop for 60 elementary to middle and high school band, chorus and orchestra directors from across […]

    A group of teachers participate in a music literacy workshop
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    Gardner-Webb Student Film Selected for Real to Reel International Film Festival

    “Shaping the Old North State” to Screen at 26th Annual Event on July 26 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Cleveland County Arts Council is pleased to announce that “Shaping the Old North State,” a documentary created by Gardner-Webb University students, has been selected for inclusion in the 26th Annual Real to Reel International Film Festival. The film […]

    A portrait photo of former North Carolina Governor O. Max Gardner and First Lady Fay Webb Gardner