News Article At Gardner-Webb University, Naliah Codjovi, ‘28, Found Community to Pursue her Calling Ignite Scholar Aims to Support Fellow Sickle Cell Patients Through a Career in Medicine BOILING-SPRINGS, N.C.— “Gardner-Webb has a close-knit and welcoming community that gave me the fresh start I didn’t know I needed. It has become a place where I feel supported, seen, and able to grow,” described Naliah Codjovi, who is originally from […] Gardner-Webb University | October 23, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Homecoming on Oct. 17-19 Marks 120 Years of Runnin’ Strong Reconnecting, Honoring Traditions, and Celebrating the GWU Bulldog Spirit BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This year’s Homecoming, Oct. 17-19, is more than a reunion—it’s a milestone. Gardner-Webb University celebrates 120 years of shaping lives, building community and “Runnin’ Strong.” From its humble beginnings as a high school in 1905, to becoming a junior college in 1942, a four-year […] Gardner-Webb University | September 24, 2025
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 […] Gardner-Webb University | 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 […] Gardner-Webb University | 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 […] Gardner-Webb University | 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 […] Gardner-Webb University | 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 […] Gardner-Webb University | July 15, 2025
News Article Theandra “Thea” Thompson Named Interim Vice President of Marketing for Gardner-Webb Current Associate Vice President of Web & Digital Communications Joined the University in 2020 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Interim President Nate Evans has announced that Theandra “Thea” Thompson, associate vice president of Web & Digital Communications, will serve as interim vice president of Marketing. She will fill the role of Vice President of Marketing Richard McDevitt […] Gardner-Webb University | June 10, 2025
News Article William Glover Named Director of the Gardner-Webb Bulldog Club Alumnus will Promote Memberships and Support for the University’s Student-Athletes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University Interim Vice President of Advancement Karen Bruce has named William Glover, a native of Shelby, N.C., as director of the Bulldog Club and Sponsorship Programs. Glover reports directly to the vice president for Advancement and is responsible for increasing Bulldog Club […] Gardner-Webb University | May 29, 2025
