News Article Gardner-Webb Collegiate National Association for Music Education Chapter Receives State Honors Chapter Recognized with Only Excellence Award Given; Two Students Honored with Scholarships and Another Elected to Executive Council BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Collegiate NAfME (National Association for Music Education) received the statewide Chapter of Excellence award at the North Carolina Music Educators Conference (NCMEA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., in November. They were the only chapter in […] Office of University Communications | December 10, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Athletes of the Week for Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 Recognized for Accomplishments on the Court and in the Pool Honors Presented to Justin Bender, Maja Rohkohl, Elze Motekaityte and Anthony Selden BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After a weekend of noteworthy performances, junior Justin Bender of the Gardner-Webb University swimming team and freshman Maja Rohkohl of the Gardner-Webb women’s basketball team were named GWU Athletes of The Week for Nov. 25. For the week of Dec. 2, […] Office of University Communications | December 9, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Signs Men’s Soccer Head Coach Scott Wells to Multi-Year Contract Extension In Only His Second Year, Wells Led Runnin’ Bulldogs to Most Wins in Program History; Undefeated Conference Record; and a NCAA Tournament Victory BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Coming off one of the most successful men’s soccer seasons in school history, Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs is pleased to announce a multi-year contract extension for head coach […] Office of University Communications | December 6, 2024
News Article Campus Invited to Welcome Home Runnin’ Bulldogs’ Today After Historic Season Ends in NCAA Second Round Meet Big South Conference Tournament Champs at Fieldhouse, Approximately 5:30 p.m. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner Webb (13-4-3) men’s soccer team saw its season come to an end on Sunday, Nov. 24, falling to No. 3 Denver (13-3-4) by the final of 3-0 in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship. The campus community […] Office of University Communications | November 25, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Men’s Soccer Advances to Second Round; Campus Watch Party Planned for Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Runnin’ Bulldogs Defeated Oregon State; Travel to Colorado to Take on Denver Pioneers BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Senior midfielder Caio Hughes scored in the 72nd minute while the Gardner-Webb defense was dominant over 90 minutes as the Runnin’ Bulldogs took down Oregon State 1-0 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday evening, Nov. 21. […] Office of University Communications | November 22, 2024
News Article Men’s Soccer Team and Elle Blatchford of Women’s Basketball Named Athletes of The Week Men’s Soccer Headed to NCAA Tournament; Sophomore Guard Earns Best Scoring Game of her Career BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Sophomore guard Elle Blatchford from the Gardner-Webb University women’s basketball team and the entire Gardner-Webb University men’s soccer team have been named GWU Athletes of The Week. Blatchford posted a terrific week on the court for the women’s […] Office of University Communications | November 19, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb University Baseball Team Serves Others in The Dominican Republic Players Host Baseball Clinics, Visit Nursing Homes and Provide Food for Families BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—“Preaching Jesus through baseball.” That’s how a member of the Gardner-Webb University baseball team summarized the group’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic. The 48 players were joined by 10 coaches and other chaperones, including Vice President and University Chaplain for […] Office of University Communications | November 19, 2024
News Article GWU Men’s Soccer Draws Oregon State in First Round of NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship Runnin’ Bulldogs Take on the Beavers on Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. EST BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the first time since 2006, the Gardner-Webb University men’s soccer team had its name called during the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Selection Show. In front of an energetic crowd, the Runnin’ Bulldogs learned their fate and will be […] Office of University Communications | November 18, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Men’s Soccer Makes History with First Big South Conference Tournament Championship Selection Show for NCAA Tournament at 1 p.m. Today (Nov. 18); Watch Party at 12:45 p.m. in Tucker BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the first time since joining the Big South Conference, the Gardner-Webb (12-3-3) men’s soccer team has been crowned tournament champions after taking down No. 22 High Point (11-4-2) by the final of 2-1 on […] Office of University Communications | November 18, 2024
News Article Ashley Hawkins and Darryl Simmons II Named Gardner-Webb Athletes of The Week Hawkins Led Women’s Basketball on Opening Night Win; Simmons Stands Out in Men’s Basketball Games BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After posting strong opening weeks of the season on the court, sophomore guard Darryl Simmons II of the Gardner-Webb University men’s basketball team, and senior guard Ashley Hawkins of the women’s basketball team, have been named GWU’s Athletes […] Office of University Communications | November 13, 2024
