News Article Gardner-Webb Experiences Help Eriana Meadows, ’23, Pursue Broadcast Journalism Goal Senior Cheerleader Appreciates Academic and Extracurricular Activities That Improved her Leadership and Communication Skills “While at Gardner-Webb, I feel that I have learned what it is like to lead but to also listen and work alongside my classmates, which aligns with what the real world is like.” Eriana Meadows At Gardner-Webb University, senior Eriana […] Office of University Communications | February 9, 2023
News Article Winter Family Weekend at Gardner-Webb Connects Families to the Undergraduate Experience Schedule Includes Athletic Events, Angie Keilhauer Concert, and Q&A with the President BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Winter Family Weekend (Feb. 10-12) at Gardner-Webb University offers a chance for families to experience life on campus and cheer on the Runnin’ Bulldogs in tennis, softball and basketball. Along with having fun, families are invited to celebrate their students’ achievements. […] Office of University Communications | January 24, 2023
News Article Groundbreaking Ceremony Begins First Phase of GWU Outdoor Performance Complex Construction Begins Soon for the 900-Seat Brinkley Amphitheater on South Main Street BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University community celebrated the groundbreaking of the Brinkley Amphitheater on Nov. 30. Named in honor of longtime University supporters, David and Marie Brinkley, the 900-seat venue will be a home for performing arts, summer concerts, future Webbstock events, outdoor […] Office of University Communications | December 2, 2022
Post Advent Devotion: Day 26 Thursday, December 22 Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22:6-7, 18-20 Waiting is the story of life. We wait on all sorts of things, events, and people, for the package to arrive or for the trip to begin. Then there are moments when the gravity of waiting is heavy: waiting on the results of a medical […] Office of University Communications | November 26, 2022
News Article Trevor Wester, ’24, Takes Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldog Around the Track Honors Marketing Major Drives Legend Cars in Charlotte, N.C., and Elsewhere Gardner-Webb sophomore Trevor Wester is the first race car driver to welcome aboard the Runnin’ Bulldog logo in multiple events. Driver of the No. 8 Legend Car in the Cook Out Summer Shootout series at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, Wester finished fifth in points […] Office of University Communications | October 17, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Recognizing Top Women Athletes, Kat Ayotte and Kathy Smith Brooks To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several teams and […] Office of University Communications | August 11, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Etta Curtis and Dee ‘Doc Hunt’ Were Caring and Influential Campus Leaders To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several […] Office of University Communications | July 21, 2022
News Article GWU Alumnus Gets Boost in his Career from NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Broadcasting and Sim Racing Gives Blake McCandless, ’17 and ’20, Chance to Race for Real “Every role no matter how small is important to the common goal”—this is the mantra that Blake McCandless lives by. While building his talents as a broadcaster, the two-time alumnus of Gardner-Webb University has taken every opportunity to learn. He […] Office of University Communications | July 6, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Awards Degrees in Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 6 and 7 More than 500 Graduates Honored with Traditional Ceremony and Separate Recognition Events BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University hosted commencement activities on May 6 and 7. Power 5 Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann was the guest speaker for Friday’s ceremony held in the Paul Porter Arena in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. More than 500 graduates were honored […] Office of University Communications | May 10, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Campus Celebrates Black History Month with Several Programs Events Follow 2022 National Theme: Black Health and Wellness BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University campus is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of programs in February. The 2022 National Theme: Black Health and Wellness will also be the focus of GWU programs, including two film showings and a panel discussion. Dr. Lorell Gordon, GWU […] Office of University Communications | February 1, 2022
