News Article Gardner-Webb University Provides Suicide Prevention Training QPR—Question, Persuade and Refer—Program Offered to Faculty and Staff BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University provides QPR Training to faculty and staff. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Lesley Villarose, vice president for Student Development and dean of students, noted the importance of […] Office of University Communications | September 27, 2023
News Article Special Weekend Introduces Families to the Gardner-Webb Experience Activities Include Tailgate Before Runnin’ Bulldogs First Home Game BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Families are invited to experience their student’s home at Gardner-Webb University for Family Weekend on Sept. 8-10. Activities begin on Friday at 8 p.m. with Sweet Bingo, include the first home football game on Saturday—GWU vs. Elon—and end with a worship service on Sept. […] Office of University Communications | August 31, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Faculty Recognized with Awards Administration Presents Honors for Excellence in the Classroom, Service, Mentorship and Scholarship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—At the recent Fall Faculty Assembly, Gardner-Webb University administrators honored faculty members with various awards. Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs presented the 2022-2023 Excellence in Teaching award to Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Yvonne Smith. Provost and Vice President for […] Office of University Communications | August 28, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs Bring Excitement and Energy to the Field Band Adds New Dance Team for 2023 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs begins its second season under the direction of Dr. Sarah Fabian, director of Athletic Bands, with new members and a new addition—a seven-member dance team. The 50 band members also include nine color guard and 34 musicians. They started practicing in early […] Office of University Communications | August 22, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Leads Big South Conference with 339 Students on the Big South Presidential Honor Roll Nearly 50 GWU Student-Athletes Selected for Commissioner’s Award BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb placed 339 student-athletes to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll, announced on Monday, July 31. To be named to the Presidential Honor Roll, student-athletes must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better for the recently completed academic […] Office of University Communications | July 31, 2023
Person William (Blake) Elizalde Blake is a career coach for the Godbold College of Business. He graduated in May 2023 from Gardner-Webb with degrees in political science and international affairs, and world languages, literatures and cultures, Spanish concentration. While earning his bachelor’s degrees, he served as Student Body President, Student Recruitment Ambassador, Resident Advisor, and marketing coordinator for dining […]
News Article Gardner-Webb Baseball Plays Thursday, May 25, in Big South Championship Opening Round Runnin’ Bulldogs Take on No. 1 Campbell at 1 p.m. in High Point, N.C. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs baseball will play on Thursday, May 25, in the opening round of the 2023 Big South Baseball Championship in High Point, N.C. (Truist Point). The double-elimination tournament is scheduled for May 25-27, and will feature the […] Office of University Communications | May 22, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb to Take on Charleston Southern Friday at 3 p.m. with Big South Tourney in Sight Fans are Invited to Join in the Action and Meet at Moss Stadium for Just $1 Entry BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb and Charleston Southern will meet again at the mound on Friday afternoon. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. (ESPN+) on Bill Masters Field located at John Henry Moss Stadium. Fans are encouraged to […] Office of University Communications | May 19, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Remembers Friend and Faithful Supporter, Rod Clouse Indiana Native Retires to Cleveland County and Serves Community in Several Capacities BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is remembering a friend and faithful supporter, Rod Clouse, who passed away Saturday, June 27. He was current chair of the Godbold College of Business Board of Advisors, and also a member of the GWU Board of Trustees. A […] Office of University Communications | June 29, 2020
News Article New York Times Ranks Gardner-Webb No. 7 in North Carolina for Economic Mobility Interactive College Ranking Tool Gives the University Top Scores in Multiple Categories BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— A new interactive college ranking tool designed by the editors of The New York Times ranks Gardner-Webb University No. 7 for economic mobility among private colleges and universities in North Carolina and No. 12 when adding public institutions to the […] Office of University Communications | April 26, 2023
