News Article Undergraduate Research Involves Using Fruit Peels to Remove Copper from Water Experience Prepared Laura Herrera-Santin, ’22, for Rigors of Graduate School This past summer, Gardner-Webb University student Laura Herrera-Santin, of Gastonia, N.C., took another step toward realizing her goal of becoming an OB/GYN. She gained laboratory experience in the Undergraduate Research Scholars Summer Program, which helped to prepare her for graduate school. Herrera-Santin is a first-generation […] Office of University Communications | September 8, 2020
News Article Welcome Class of 2024 Incoming Students Receive Surprise Visits from GWU Admissions Team As everyone has adjusted to the changes brought about by Covid-19, the Gardner-Webb University Admissions staff came up with a plan to demonstrate GWU’s welcoming community to some members of the Class of 2024. Because the pandemic limited the way these new students experienced campus, the […] Office of University Communications | August 12, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Preparing for Students, Family Weekend and Fall Sports As Gardner-Webb University continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. This week we prepare for the arrival of our students and the start of classes. Throughout the summer, GWU’s staff and administration have worked diligently and proactively to keep our facilities […] Office of University Communications | August 12, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Gardner-Webb continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. The Post-COVID Transition Taskforce met on June 19, and recommendations were received from four workgroups: Decisions were made on a number of items: Academics Beginning with Summer Session II, face coverings will be required in classrooms and labs for […] Office of University Communications | June 19, 2020
News Article Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Faith: Legacy Families Gather at Gardner-Webb University Alumni Return to Pin Their Legacy Students and Celebrate Lasting Impacts of GWU Education A Note from the GWU Alumni and Parent Relations Office: Gardner-Webb cherishes our legacy families—students whose parents, grandparents, or other relatives are proud GWU alumni. Legacy Students are an important part of the Gardner-Webb story, carrying on the Runnin’ Bulldog tradition […] Office of University Communications | September 17, 2025
Article Guided by Mission, Driven by Relationships Meet GWU Interim President Nate Evans In February 2025, the Gardner-Webb University Board of Trustees appointed Nate Evans as interim president. Evans, who served GWU since October 2020 as vice president for Advancement, brings 13 years of experience in higher education to his new role. “I am honored and humbled that the board of trustees […]
News Article Gardner-Webb Faculty Open New Academic Year with Celebration of Excellence and ‘One Webb’ Awards Presented for Outstanding Achievements in Teaching, Mentorship, Service, and Scholarship BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb 2025 Faculty Assembly opens the academic year by introducing new faculty and celebrating the achievements of returning colleagues. Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Nicole Waters gave a welcome to begin the program. Interim President Nate Evans […] Office of University Communications | August 14, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Hosts Renowned Music Literacy Specialist Dr. Carol Krueger Department of Music Welcomes 60 Music Educators from Across the Carolinas and Virginia BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music welcomed Dr. Carol Krueger to campus recently. The internationally renowned conductor and music literacy specialist led a three-day workshop for 60 elementary to middle and high school band, chorus and orchestra directors from across […] Office of University Communications | July 30, 2025
Bulldog Profile Christina Whitehouse-Suggs ’99 GWU Liberal Arts education prepared alumna for ministry in a variety of settings “Every single one of my classes prepared me for my career, since interpreters are called to be generalists in an age of specialists. Interpreters need to be ‘renaissance people’ who know a little bit about everything with the ability to use critical […] Office of University Communications | August 4, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb Football Hosts Victory Day Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 16 Head Football Coach Cris Reisert Invites Community to Special Evening for Young People with Special Needs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Head Football Coach Cris Reisert is excited to once again partner with Cleveland County Special Olympics and North Shelby School for Victory Day, an event he introduced to his players and the community last year. Everyone […] Office of University Communications | July 15, 2025
