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
News Article Gardner-Webb Offers Various Mental Health Awareness Programs and Initiatives Counselors and Student-Led Groups Share Strategies for Wellness BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This fall, the American Psychological Association reported that more than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health challenge. The counselors at Gardner-Webb University, like others across the nation, are working to meet the needs of students through additional mental […] Office of University Communications | November 29, 2022
Post Sue Champion Camp Professor Emerita of Business Administration Dr. Sue Champion Camp was born in Shelby, N.C., to W.H. and Gladys Champion. Her father owned a small grocery store where family members worked and much of the community shopped. She worked at the store and learned much about entrepreneurship, hard work, business ethics, and increasing the bottom line. […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post E. Eugene Poston Eighth President, 1961-1976 Before becoming the eighth president of Gardner-Webb, Dr. Eugene Poston had served as chairman of the religion department of the College. Dr. Phil Elliott had announced that he would retire on Aug. 1, 1961. A selection committee had recommended to the trustees that Poston become president upon Elliott’s retirement. The trustees unanimously […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Frieda Brown Professor Emerita of Psychology Dr. Frieda Brown (1948-) graduated from high school in Morganton, N.C., before earning bachelor’s (1970) and master’s (1972) degrees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Louisville, Ky., in 1979. Prior to coming to Gardner-Webb, […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Orchestra Presents Free Concert Crest Chamber Orchestra and Members of Burns High Orchestra Join Program at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Patricia Sparti, professor of music, presents a free concert on Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre. The program also features the Crest High School Chamber […] Office of University Communications | November 16, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb’s Octoberfest Returns with Community Partners Ruby C. Hunt YMCA and Town of Boiling Springs Join in Hosting a Fun Evening for Families BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—An annual fall tradition returns this year—with more activities and new partnerships. Gardner-Webb University’s Octoberfest will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Joining the GWU campus […] Office of University Communications | October 19, 2022
News Article Fulbright Scholar Eloisa Sofia Puello Cabeza Shares Her Hispanic Culture and Heritage Former Teacher Assistant Returns to Gardner-Webb to Earn Her Master’s Eloisa Sofia Puello Cabeza, a native of Cartagena, Colombia, is intentional about sharing her Hispanic culture and heritage with her friends. The annual celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) gives her even more opportunities to talk about her home and its people. […] Office of University Communications | September 27, 2022
News Article Celebrating Alumni: Lt. Col. Jim Davidson Two-Time Gardner-Webb Graduate Named State Chaplain for South Carolina National Guard BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Students are the focus of Gardner-Webb University’s mission. Faculty members seek to engage students with unique, experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for their next steps. Whether they choose to begin a career or accept the academic challenges of graduate school, students […] Office of University Communications | September 12, 2022
