News Article Godbold College of Business Receives Top Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Online (non-MBA) Master’s Programs Recognized for Strong Academic Foundations BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Godbold College of Business has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report. In its 2021 rankings of the “Best Online Master’s in Business (non-MBA) Programs,” GWU is in the top tier, placing 53rd out of 164 programs. Further, GWU is […] Office of University Communications | February 24, 2021
News Article Crossroads Camps Return to Gardner-Webb for Sold-Out Week in July Alumnus Clayton King Happy to be Back Home in Boiling Springs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University alumnus Clayton King is bringing a week of Crossroads Camps back to the GWU campus this summer—and it’s already sold out. King founded the non-profit Christian ministry in 1995 when he was a senior at Gardner-Webb. “We are still […] Office of University Communications | February 19, 2021
Post Community Update: Let’s have a successful semester It’s the middle of February and the number of COVID-19 cases in the GWU family remains low. In fact, in Cleveland County the number of new cases, positivity rate, and hospitalizations are all down. This is good news for all of us on campus and for our nearby communities, too…but we can’t let up. Just […] Office of University Communications | February 12, 2021
News Article GWU President Downs Hosts Panel Discussion on COVID-19 in First Event of New Series ‘Webb Connections’ with County Health Representatives and GWU Associate Provost Available Online BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—As part of Gardner-Webb’s commitment to serve the community, the University recently began an informative series called “Webb Connections.” Hosted by GWU President Dr. William M. Downs, these programs will feature a panel of experts discussing topics of national, regional and […] Office of University Communications | February 5, 2021
Post Community Update: We Continue to Protect our “Bubble” When we all returned to campus in January, the University tested a total of 1,455 individuals and found only 18 positives, a rate of 1.23%. This is a very low percentage. The good news is we now have a “bubble” we can protect! Protecting the bubble means keeping up the healthy practices we learned last […] Office of University Communications | January 29, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Alumna Producing Film to Destigmatize Mental Health Issues Shamanda Burston, ’12 and ’14, is a Counselor, Author and Executive Producer To our readers: In celebration of Black History Month during February, Gardner-Webb University will introduce you to alumni who are making a difference in the world around them. Through their jobs and creative passions, these alumni are inspiring others to achieve their dreams. […] Office of University Communications | January 29, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb is a Place Where Lasting Friendships are Forged 1971 Alumni, Tom Bell and Steve Simpson, Have Remained Close Friends for 50 years To our readers: Gardner-Webb University celebrates a historic milestone in 2021—the 50th anniversary of senior college status. Transitioning to a four-year college in 1971 was the result of 10 years of planning and meeting goals. To celebrate this anniversary, Gardner-Webb will […] Office of University Communications | January 28, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb University Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Campus All Students Attending Face-to-Face Classes in Boiling Springs Must be Tested for COVID-19 Upon Returning BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff are preparing to welcome back more than 1,750 residential, undergraduate and graduate students who will attend face-to-face classes on the Boiling Springs campus for the spring semester. Equipped with information learned during the […] Office of University Communications | January 8, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Selects Second Recipient of Tucker Scholarship Kyndal Jackson, of Gaffney, S.C., Presented the Prestigious Undergraduate Award BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A high school senior who excels academically and shares her faith enthusiastically is the second recipient of the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship at Gardner-Webb University. Kyndal Jackson, of Gaffney, S.C., was honored in a formal presentation of the award on […] Office of University Communications | December 22, 2020
News Article Alumna Combines Her Talents with Graphic Design Degree to Publish Magazine Sarah Schurman, ’19, Created ‘Sit Still My Daughter’ to Encourage Christian Women “Sit still, my daughter.” These words from Ruth 3:18 are a constant source of encouragement to Sarah Schurman, a 2019 alumna of Gardner-Webb University. Through life’s chaotic times, this phrase from the Old Testament reminds her to stay calm and trust God. Because […] Office of University Communications | December 11, 2020
