News Article Through GWU’s Webb in Washington, Moryah Snype Connects with People Around the World Senior Grateful for Opportunity to Learn and Gain Professional Experience BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Senior Moryah Snype applied to Webb in Washington in 2022 because as a political science and international affairs major, she wanted to meet people from other countries. Her living and learning experience in the Nation’s Capital met her goal, providing her with […] Office of University Communications | February 24, 2023
Person Sharon Hammonds Sharon Hammonds is associate vice president of Human Resources. Previously, she served as the HR manager on the senior leadership team at the Walmart Distribution Center in Laurens, S.C. She also has experience in the education field as the assistant HR director at Spartanburg Community College, HR Director at Limestone College, and Chief of Staff at […]
News Article Gardner-Webb Sells Tickets for Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships Women’s Team is No. 1 Seed; Men’s Team Awaiting Results of Final Games BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Fans of the Runnin’ Bulldogs have plenty to celebrate with the start of March Madness and the upcoming Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships. The Gardner-Webb women’s team has already clinched the Big South regular season title and the No. […] Office of University Communications | February 17, 2023
News Article Javonda Adams, ’22, Honors Her Black History and Culture Every Day Gardner-Webb Alumna Pursuing Master’s in American Sign Language Pedagogy “If you do not like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou Maya Angelou is one of Javonda Adams’ heroes, and the above quote one of her favorites. Adams, an alumna of Gardner-Webb University, is inspired by the famous poet’s […] Office of University Communications | February 2, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Programs Highlight Service to Remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Activities Includes Volunteering to Help Charlotte Area Agencies BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his ideals and leadership, but he was above all, a servant. According to the Nobel Foundation, King traveled over 6 million miles from 1957 to 1968 and spoke over 2,500 times, appearing wherever there was […] Office of University Communications | January 10, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Welcomes Students to Spring Semester 2023 Notes, Reminders and Handy Information Available to New and Returning Undergraduate Students As new and returning traditional undergraduate students prepare for the 2023 Spring Semester at Gardner-Webb University, Dean of Students Lesley Villarose offers the following reminders. Classes begin on Jan. 11, and all students may begin checking into residence halls, apartments, or suites on […] Office of University Communications | January 6, 2023
News Article Meet Rachel Gaura: Gardner-Webb’s Newest Tucker Scholar High School Senior Demonstrates ‘Service to the Gospel with a Heart for Humanity’ Gardner-Webb University’s 2022 Tucker Scholar, Rachel Gaura of Chapin, S.C., is known for her willingness to serve her church, school and community with a caring spirit and humble nature. The teacher who nominated her for the Tucker Heart, Soul Mind and Strength […] Office of University Communications | January 4, 2023
News Article Latest Issue of Gardner-Webb The Magazine Available in Digital and Print Formats Limited Number of Print Copies May be Picked up at Various Locations Across Cleveland County BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The 2022 issue of the official magazine for Gardner-Webb University—Gardner-Webb The Magazine—is available for viewing on the web. Recently mailed to alumni and friends, the publication offers the latest University news and specialty stories in a digital format […] Office of University Communications | December 20, 2022
Post Tom Jones Professor Emeritus of Natural Sciences From his first day at Gardner-Webb College in November 1979 to his last day at the University in May 2022, Dr. Tom Jones focused his passion and energy on his students. A native of Fayetteville, N.C., he was born in 1949 to Hubert H. and Margery Golson Jones. He loved […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Paul W. Jolley Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Dr. Paul W. Jolley (1931 -), retired professor of mathematics, was born near the Rutherford/Cleveland county line in North Carolina, the second of three children of Z.W. and Lois B. Jolley. He attended Cliffside School and graduated in 1949. During his high school years he worked at his father’s service station […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
