Post Community Update: We Continue to Protect our “Bubble” When we all returned to campus in January, the University tested a total of 1,455 individuals and found only 18 positives, a rate of 1.23%. This is a very low percentage. The good news is we now have a “bubble” we can protect! Protecting the bubble means keeping up the healthy practices we learned last […] Office of University Communications | January 29, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb is a Place Where Lasting Friendships are Forged 1971 Alumni, Tom Bell and Steve Simpson, Have Remained Close Friends for 50 years To our readers: Gardner-Webb University celebrates a historic milestone in 2021—the 50th anniversary of senior college status. Transitioning to a four-year college in 1971 was the result of 10 years of planning and meeting goals. To celebrate this anniversary, Gardner-Webb will […] Office of University Communications | January 28, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb University Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Campus All Students Attending Face-to-Face Classes in Boiling Springs Must be Tested for COVID-19 Upon Returning BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff are preparing to welcome back more than 1,750 residential, undergraduate and graduate students who will attend face-to-face classes on the Boiling Springs campus for the spring semester. Equipped with information learned during the […] Office of University Communications | January 8, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Selects Second Recipient of Tucker Scholarship Kyndal Jackson, of Gaffney, S.C., Presented the Prestigious Undergraduate Award BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A high school senior who excels academically and shares her faith enthusiastically is the second recipient of the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship at Gardner-Webb University. Kyndal Jackson, of Gaffney, S.C., was honored in a formal presentation of the award on […] Office of University Communications | December 22, 2020
Post Tips and Techniques for Successfully Managing Seasonal Stress Lower Your Stress Level in as Little as One Minute Written by Dr. Sharon Webb Weary from stress and multiple emotions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking forward to the holidays. However, Christmas celebrations will probably look different this year as families strive to keep everyone healthy. Changing traditions could lead to […] Office of University Communications | December 9, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb Students Join Alpha Chi Honor Society University Inducts 30 New Members into Academic Organization During Virtual Ceremony BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Members of Gardner-Webb University’s N.C. Zeta Chapter of Alpha Chi hosted the 48th annual induction ceremony on Nov. 15 through a Zoom webinar. Alpha Chi is a national collegiate honor society that promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university […] Office of University Communications | November 30, 2020
Post Dr. Kemeshia R. Swanson discusses English 434, ‘Still I Rise’ A Course Featuring African American Literature Assistant Professor of English Dr. Kemeshia Randle Swanson will be teaching an African American literature course in the spring semester entitled “Still I Rise.” English 434 is open to any student registered at Gardner-Webb University. In this Q&A, Swanson talks about why the topic is important to her and […] Office of University Communications | November 20, 2020
Article Gardner-Webb Paces Big South With Four 2020 Christenberry Award Winners Allison Chandler, Jennifer Jackson, Courtney Kanetzke and Brian Stepanek Achieve Honors Gardner-Webb University once again led the way as the Big South Conference announced a record 12 student-athletes as recipients of the 2020 George A. Christenberry Award for Academic Excellence. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had four recipients. No other Big South school had more than two. […]
Post Thanksgiving Break and COVID-19 Numbers Campus COVID-19 Numbers As of Friday afternoon, November 13, Gardner-Webb has two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in isolation on campus. We also have four residential undergraduate students who have tested positive and are in isolation at home. We have two commuter/graduate students who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation at home. […] Office of University Communications | November 13, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 16 Monday, December 14 Psalm 125; 1 Kings 18:1–18 Ephesians 6:10–17 Growing up in central Missouri, the coldest night of the year always seemed to be the evening of our annual Hanging of the Green service. As part of that Advent tradition, the entire congregation would recess near the end of the service to stand outside and […] Office of University Communications | November 12, 2020
