News Article Gardner-Webb Alumna Caroline Leitten, ’17, Cares for Orphans in Peru Go Love Peru Provides Homes for 24 Children Abandoned on the Streets or Placed in Foster Care BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In Iquitos, Peru, one in 12 children under the age of 15 is abandoned to live on the streets or placed in foster care. The main reason is poverty: Parents simply don’t have money to care […] Office of University Communications | September 4, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Remembers Tom Watson Alumnus, Former Trustee, and Lifelong University Friend Leaves Legacy BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — The Gardner-Webb University community mourns the loss of Tom Watson, a beloved alumnus, former trustee, and tireless advocate for education, who passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Watson’s life was marked by a deep commitment to […] Office of University Communications | August 23, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Football’s First Victory Day An Evening to Remember Event Gives Young People with Special Needs Their Moment to Shine BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Backed by a line of Gardner-Webb football players, the quarterback crossed into the end zone. The crowd erupted into cheers. The GWU Band blasted the fight song—and many parents and spectators smiled while holding back tears. On this special Victory Day celebration, […] Office of University Communications | August 21, 2024
News Article Through Gardner-Webb Honors Experience, High School Students Engaged in Campus Life and Community Service Participants Attended Immersive Week to Learn About University’s Academic Programs and Mission BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Marnina Krist, a rising high school senior from Fuquay Varina, N.C., was one of 22 students who attended The Honors Experience at Gardner-Webb University this summer. Like some of the others, Krist had toured the GWU campus before, but wanted a […] Office of University Communications | August 2, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Football Hosts its First Victory Day Celebration on Aug. 17 Head Football Coach Cris Reisert Invites Community to Memorable Evening for Young People with Special Needs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Head Football Coach Cris Reisert is eager to introduce his players and the community to a tradition that he first observed in 2019—Victory Day. Partnering with Cleveland County Special Olympics and North Shelby School, Reisert invites […] Office of University Communications | August 1, 2024
Post Dr. Hebert Palomino Professors, School of Divinity Dr. Hebert Palomino, professor of pastoral care and counseling in the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, accepted an invitation to be the main speaker for the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Continuous Education Week, held at the Paraguayan Baptist Medical Center in Asuncion, Paraguay, South America. His trip was made possible by […] Office of University Communications | July 15, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Hosts Science Academy with Grant from Stonecutter Foundation High School Students Explore Branches of Science in the Lab and On the Job BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The 11 high school students who recently attended the Science Academy at Gardner-Webb University experienced a variety of hands-on activities in five days. The camp introduced them to biotechnology, forensics, physician assistant studies, physiology, chemistry, and exercise science. They […] Office of University Communications | June 27, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Women’s Swimmer Alexandra Haasser Receives Big South Conference’s Prestigious George A. Christenberry Award Honor Recognizes Student-Athletes with the Highest GPA During Undergraduate Collegiate Careers BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Big South recognized Alexandra “Alex” Haasser as one of six student-athletes to receive the Conference’s prestigious Christenberry Award for Academic Excellence. The award is given to male and female student-athletes who attain the highest GPA during their undergraduate collegiate careers. It […] Office of University Communications | June 7, 2024
News Article Members of Gardner-Webb’s Concert Choir Ready for Trip and D-Day Observance GWU is the Only N.C. College Invited to Perform in 80th Anniversary Concert in Abbaye-aux-Hommes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Music started making plans last year for its trip to France to perform during the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Soon, the many hours of practice and preparation will be rewarded as 16 students and […] Office of University Communications | May 29, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Launches Interactive Campus Map to Improve Navigation and Engagement New Technology Showcases Unique Campus Features in an Immersive Digital Experience BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University has launched a new Interactive Map by Concept3D. The map covers the main campus and is accessible online on mobile and on desktop. Users can easily find buildings, amenities, and points of interest through the search bar or by navigating […] Office of University Communications | May 23, 2024
