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    Dining Services & Locations

    Gardner-Webb has several great on-campus dining options to choose from.  Two of our meal plans provide unlimited daily access to The Cafe or you may use the flex points included with your meal plan at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A or the restaurants within the Tucker Food Court.  2025-2026 Meal Plans Meal Plan Student Price Number of Meals […]

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    Gardner-Webb Swimming Releases Upcoming 2025-26 Meet Schedule

    Runnin’ Bulldogs Compete in Eight Events with Two at Home in Bost Pool BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Head Coach Mike Blum and the Gardner-Webb University swimming team have announced the upcoming 2025-26 meet schedule, featuring eight events for the Runnin’ Bulldogs across the region, including a pair at Bost Pool and a trip to the ASUN Championships […]

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    Presidential Search Profile

    GWU Inviting Applications and Nominations for President Gardner-Webb University, a private, Christian liberal arts institution located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, seeks an experienced, innovative, visionary, strategic leader with a passion and enthusiasm for student-centered, Christian liberal arts education to serve as the University’s 14th President. The Opportunity The President serves as the Chief Executive […]

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    Tickets Available Now for 2025 High School Football Jamboree at Gardner-Webb’s Spangler Stadium

    Annual Event Showcases Cleveland County Teams Competing Against Charlotte Area Schools  BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Cleveland County Schools recently announced that the 2025 High School Football Jamboree will return to Gardner-Webb’s Spangler Stadium. The University is excited to welcome back high school football and fans to the campus on Friday, Aug. 8. Cleveland County Schools is proud […]

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    Shannon Hovis Named Director of Alumni and Parent Relations at Gardner-Webb University

    Alumna will Focus on Building Relationships Through Opportunities for Engagement and Support BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb 1995 alumna Shannon Hovis has been named the University’s director of Alumni and Parent Relations. In this new position, she will create and execute strategies to foster meaningful, enduring relationships with alumni and parents. Hovis reports directly to the interim […]

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    14th President Search

    About the Search Gardner-Webb University has begun the process of selecting its 14th President. Following the departure of Dr. William M. Downs in February 2025, the University is committed to a transparent and thoughtful search process guided by faith, shared values, and community input. The Presidential Search Committee—comprised of faculty, staff, students, trustees, alumni and […]

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    Shaping the Future: Ignite Scholar Annali Silver Seeks to Inspire Rural Students Through History

    Gardner-Webb Senior Prepares to Teach and Lead, Honoring Her Roots and Passion for Education By Makella Knowles, Intern for University Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Annali Silver has been surrounded by all things Gardner-Webb since she was a youngster. Now, as a senior history education major, she praises the program and how it has allowed her to […]

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    Gardner-Webb Swimming Closes ASUN Championship with Four Podium Finishes

    Luke Weber Captures ASUN Title in 1650-Yard Freestyle BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.–The Gardner-Webb University men’s and women’s swimming teams wrapped up an impressive week at the 2025 ASUN Championship on Feb. 22, hosted at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The Runnin’ Bulldogs capped off the meet with four podium finishes in the final events, including […]

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    Families Invited to Experience Gardner-Webb Campus on Spring Family Weekend Feb. 21-23

    Various Free Activities Planned; Registration Required for Bingo, Game Show, and Senior Pinning By Chloe Cloutier, Intern for University Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Family weekend is an opportunity for families to experience their students’ home at Gardner-Webb. This semester’s event is full of activities happening on campus at 110 S. Main St. In addition to special […]

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    Maya Stewart ’17

    Psychology degree helps Maya Stewart ‘17 manage her bakery business “There are so many skills you learn as a psychology major that translate to everyday life.” Maya Stewart ’17 took several classes and even read course descriptions in the Gardner-Webb University Catalog before deciding to major in psychology. Taking different courses helped her determine her […]

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