Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 8 Sunday, December 10 Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8; 2 Peter 3:8-15a Have you ever lost your voice? Last year, my two young boys had a cold and had to stay home from school for a few days. They recovered and returned to school, but they left a present for me as their mother: a cold that […] Office of University Communications | December 10, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 4 Wednesday, December 6 Micah 5:1-5a; Luke 21:34-38 First Peter 3:15 says we are to “be ready always to give an answer to every person that asks you for a reason for the HOPE that is within you.” This is sound advice from the apostle; it seems to speak to our general position as believers in Christ […] Office of University Communications | December 6, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Alumna Honored with Award from State and National Teachers of English Chelsea Curtis, ’23, Receives High School Teacher of Excellence Award for Exemplary Work BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Chelsea Curtis, a 2023 graduate of the Master of Arts in English program at Gardner-Webb University, received recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE). Described as a passionate […] Office of University Communications | November 14, 2023
News Article Joyful Hands Ministry Team from Gardner-Webb Presents American Sign Language (ASL) Worship Night on Nov. 9 at Crestview Baptist Church Guest Speaker is the Rev. Brance Long from Charlotte (N.C.) Deaf Mission BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Joyful Hands Ministry Team of Gardner-Webb University invites everyone—Deaf, hard of hearing or hearing—to its American Sign Language (ASL) Worship Night on Thursday, Nov. 9. The event will be held at Crestview Baptist Church, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, […] Office of University Communications | November 1, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class and Special Recognitions Jesse James, Joan Cline Backhous, and Marc Rabb Honored BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University has announced the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame class. Jesse James (1985-87) will be the newest induction into the Hall of Fame, while Joan Cline Backhaus (1957-59) will be posthumously recognized for her induction at last year’s Hall of Fame ceremony. Long […] Office of University Communications | October 27, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb’s Brinkley Amphitheater Hosts Balsam Range and Fireside Collective Award-Winning Bluegrass Groups from Western North Carolina Play on Nov. 18 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18. Doors open at 4 […] Office of University Communications | November 12, 2023
News Article Cleveland County Study Reports Gardner-Webb’s Total Economic Impact: $155.3 Million Report by Tourism Economics Commissioned by Visit Cleveland County, N.C. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A new study by Tourism Economics, which was commissioned by Visit Cleveland County, N.C., has documented and determined the economic impacts of four organizations, including Gardner-Webb University. The comprehensive report analyzed data from 2022 and concluded that GWU generated a total economic impact […] Office of University Communications | October 9, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Department of Music Hosts Choral Clinic on Oct. 23 for Middle and High School Students 44th Event Includes 18 Local and Regional Schools BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Music is preparing to welcome nearly 200 high school and middle school students from the local and regional area to the 44th Gardner-Webb Choral Clinic on Oct. 23. In addition to three rehearsal sessions, the choristers will break for lunch and […] Office of University Communications | October 6, 2023
Article Reaching Higher Ground GWU Athletics Achieving Championships Throughout the Fields of Life With its team championship wins in 2022-23, Gardner-Webb University became the only Division I university in North Carolina to earn titles in football, women’s basketball and men’s basketball since 2019. On their way to the championships, the programs and student-athletes set records as well. GWU also […]
Article Embracing the Community of the Unexpected Teaching Excellence Winner, Dr. Elizabeth Amato, Centers Learning Around Relationships Dr. Elizabeth Amato has been named the director of Undergraduate Research. As an associate professor in political science, Amato has served the Gardner-Webb community since 2014. She also received the Excellence in Teaching Award for 2021-22. The award recognizes academic rigor, effective course design and […]
