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    Following the Calling

    Dean Emeritus, Dr. Bob Lamb, Part of Transformational Moments at GWU and Beyond By Kathryn Manning, 2018 Gardner-Webb alumna, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Spanish In the 116-year history of Gardner-Webb University, numerous faculty pioneers have engineered components of campus life and curriculum. One of those influential professors is Dr. Robert L. “Bob” […]

    Gardner-Webb University's School of Divinity celebrates its 20th anniversary year with a special luncheon and annual convocation.
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    Noel Center Student Handbook

    Alternate Format Policy Textbooks and other materials are available in alternate format for students whose documentation supports this need. Due to copyright laws, the student must have ownership of his/her textbooks and show proof of ownership before textbooks can be provided in alternate format. Students obtain ownership of textbooks and materials in a variety of […]

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    Noel Center Student Handbook

    Admission to Gardner-Webb University Policy Individuals with a disability enter the University through the established admissions procedures that are required of all applicants. Neither the nature nor the severity of one’s disability is used as criterion for admission. Documentation of a disability does not need to be provided during the application process. Procedure Students requesting […]

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    Bo the Bulldog

    Official Live Mascot Get to Know Bo Born on May 4, 2021, in Gardner, N.C., Bo is Gardner-Webb’s official live mascot and began his service to the University and the Boiling Springs community on Aug. 26, 2021.  It’s a ‘dawgs life at GWU.  Bo loves meeting future bulldogs and their families, connecting with alumni, cheering […]

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    Student Support

    Contact Information Support Service Contact Phone Email Advising, Graduate Please contact your faculty advisor or program director. To locate your advisor’s name and email address, log in to MyGWU and select the Student Documents and Resources tile. Then, navigate to the ‘Advising’ folder and select ‘Show My Advisor’. Athletic Events   (704) 406-4340   Blackboard […]

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    Policies and Procedures

    Academic Year 2025–2026 Communicable Diseases Persons infected with a communicable disease will not be excluded from initial enrollment or employment or restricted in their access to University facilities or services unless a medically based judgment by the primary care physician in consultation with the University’s designated health consultant establishes that exclusion or restriction is necessary […]

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    Student Code of Conduct

    Introduction Gardner-Webb University views its role in the administration of student discipline as one of both seeking justice and providing an educational opportunity for the student. While it is intended that this approach protect the campus community by providing a system of discipline for those violating University rules and regulations, the University’s conduct system also […]

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    History of Hamrick Hall

    E.B. Hamrick Hall Located at the geographic center of Gardner-Webb University, is the oldest building on campus, according to the National Register of Historic Places. While the building has served many purposes over its almost 100 year existence, it currently houses the Graduate and Undergraduate programs of the Godbold College of Business. In it are […]

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    History and Traditions

    Gardner-Webb University History The Institution first opened its doors in 1907 as a boarding high school operated and supported by the Kings Mountain and Sandy Run Baptist Association. As a high school, junior college, senior college, and beginning in 1993 as a university, the school has sought to provide quality education in a Christian environment. […]

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    15 Best Practices for Internship Programs

    Best Practice #1: Provide interns with real assignments. Providing interns with real work is number one to ensuring your program’s success. Interns should be doing work related to their major, that is challenging, that is recognized by the organization as valuable, and that fills the entire work term. Best Practice #2: Hold orientations for all […]