News Article Gardner-Webb Lacrosse Honored for Academic Excellence Eleven Students Recognized from IWLCA; Team Adds 12 Players for New Season BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Women’s Lacrosse team has been recognized by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) as an honor squad for the 2023-2024 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team […] Gardner-Webb University | August 29, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Remembers Tom Watson Alumnus, Former Trustee, and Lifelong University Friend Leaves Legacy BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — The Gardner-Webb University community mourns the loss of Tom Watson, a beloved alumnus, former trustee, and tireless advocate for education, who passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Watson’s life was marked by a deep commitment to […] Gardner-Webb University | August 23, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb University Caf Serves up Tropical Delights to Celebrate Grand Reopening New Dining Space Open to Campus and Community with Expanded Seating and Menu Options BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—With the smell of meat smoking and a feast waiting inside the new Caf, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs noted to those gathered for the ribbon cutting the most important feature of the building. “There’s a cross on […] Gardner-Webb University | August 22, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Men’s Soccer Ranked 3rd in Preseason Poll, Placing Two on All-Conference List Team Plays First Match on Aug. 22 in Texas; Hosts Six Games at Home This Season BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Heading into the 2024 season, the Gardner-Webb University men’s soccer team has earned two honors. The team was voted third in the Big South Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as released by the Big South on Aug. 14, picking […] Gardner-Webb University | August 16, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Volleyball Ready for 2024 with New Coaching Staff, 6 Returning and 11 New Players Runnin’ Bulldogs’ First Game is Scrimmage at Western Carolina on Aug. 23 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Coming off its best Division I season finish in program history—third in the Big South—the Gardner-Webb Volleyball team is eager to make its own records in 2024. A new coaching staff, six returning players and 11 new Runnin’ Bulldogs are set […] Gardner-Webb University | August 16, 2024
Person Matthew Farris Matthew Farris was named the Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communication for Gardner-Webb University Athletics by Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich in August 2024. Matthew Farris joined the Gardner-Webb family after three years as the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations at Limestone University. While at Limestone, Farris was the […]
News Article Gardner-Webb Baseball Earns Team Academic Excellence Award From American Baseball Coaches Association Runnin’ Bulldogs Have Achieved the Honor for Nine Consecutive Seasons BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the ninth straight year, the Gardner-Webb baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. The honor highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the […] Gardner-Webb University | August 7, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Women’s Soccer Announces 2024 Schedule Team Plays Nine Matches at Home This Season Note: The venue and time for today’s exhibition game has changed because of the remnants of Hurricane Debby. The game will be played in Stone Soccer Stadium in Greenville, S.C., and kickoff at 11 a.m. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University women’s soccer team has announced the schedule […] Gardner-Webb University | August 7, 2024
News Article Through Gardner-Webb Honors Experience, High School Students Engaged in Campus Life and Community Service Participants Attended Immersive Week to Learn About University’s Academic Programs and Mission BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Marnina Krist, a rising high school senior from Fuquay Varina, N.C., was one of 22 students who attended The Honors Experience at Gardner-Webb University this summer. Like some of the others, Krist had toured the GWU campus before, but wanted a […] Gardner-Webb University | August 2, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Football Hosts its First Victory Day Celebration on Aug. 17 Head Football Coach Cris Reisert Invites Community to Memorable Evening for Young People with Special Needs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Head Football Coach Cris Reisert is eager to introduce his players and the community to a tradition that he first observed in 2019—Victory Day. Partnering with Cleveland County Special Olympics and North Shelby School, Reisert invites […] Gardner-Webb University | August 1, 2024
