News Article Gardner-Webb President Downs Appoints New Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Sharon Webb will Fill NCAA-Mandated Position to Advocate and Support Student-Athletes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb President William Downs recently announced the appointment of Dr. Sharon Webb as the new Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR). A professor in the School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education, Webb succeeds Dr. Chris Davis, who has served since 2009. This […] Office of University Communications | March 30, 2022
News Article Renovations to John R. Dover Library Meet Needs of Gardner-Webb Students More than $75,000 in Grants Provide New Technology BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Since December 2021, the Facilities and Maintenance staff has worked to significantly transform the third floor of Gardner-Webb University’s John R. Dover Library. The floor recently opened to the delight and surprise of students. “They do love the space,” observed Dean of the Library Pam […] Office of University Communications | March 29, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Announces New Dining Services Partner: Aramark Company Brings Starbucks to Campus; Changes Begin This Summer BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University announce that after a thoughtful competitive proposal process, Aramark has been selected as the new dining services provider beginning this summer. A trusted leader in the industry, Aramark was selected based on their demonstrated ability to align with Gardner Webb’s […] Office of University Communications | March 23, 2022
News Article Application Deadline Extended to March 31 for Immersive Academic and Professional Opportunity in Nation’s Capital The Webb in Washington Offers Unique Living and Learning Experience BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University recently announced a new immersive academic and professional opportunity: The Webb in Washington. This semester-long program in Washington, D.C., is open to students in all Colleges and Schools at Gardner-Webb and will launch in Fall 2022 with an inaugural […] Office of University Communications | March 23, 2022
News Article GWU Divinity School Alumna Begins Hybrid Position as Minister of Youth and Pastoral Care Through Her Studies, Sarah Laurence, ’21, Discovered Her Unique Calling Sarah Laurence, a 2021 graduate of the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, is starting a job that is new for her and the church. The hybrid position at First Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C., is Minister of Youth and Pastoral Care. Laurence obtained her Master […] Office of University Communications | February 3, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb University Announces New Director of Athletic Bands Sarah Fabian, of Iowa, Brings Extensive Experience as Educator and Drum Corps Clinician BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University have named Sarah Fabian as the director of Athletic Bands. Fabian is originally from Baltimore, Md. However, she currently resides in Storm Lake, Iowa as the director of Bands at Buena Vista University. Fabian has an […] Office of University Communications | January 3, 2022
News Article Eight GWU Students Attend Fall Honors Conference Students Present Work, Gain Ideas for Future Honors Programs By Claire Allen, ‘22, Intern for Communications Led by Honors Program Director and Professor of biology Dr. Tom Jones, eight Gardner-Webb University students from the Honors Student Association recently attended the National Collegiate Honors Council’s annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. Students presented Honors Thesis work, Summer […] Office of University Communications | December 8, 2021
News Article GWU College of Education Doctoral Candidate Nominated by Students for Golden Apple Award Stacy Fuentes, ‘22, Recognized for Fun Teaching Methods and Listening Ear A doctoral candidate in the Gardner-Webb University College of Education was recently recognized by her students for making complicated lessons fun and being available to listen. Stacy Fuentes, a high school teacher in Union County, S.C., received the Golden Apple Award presented by WYFF […] Office of University Communications | November 19, 2021
News Article Four Gardner-Webb Alumni Recognized as Distinguished Alumni of the Year Honorees include Dr. Patricia Palmer, Rear Adm. Terry Eddinger, Jon-Eric Sullivan and Dr. Kimberly Moore BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb honored outstanding members of the University family as GWU’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni of The Year during Homecoming activities on Oct. 23. Since 1957, The Gallery of Distinguished Alumni has honored alumni who have made significant contributions in […] Office of University Communications | October 27, 2021
Post Putting Your Faith into Action From the classroom to the World Race To say that my life was changed would be an understatement. Shelby Robinson ’17 Going to school at Gardner-Webb has always been about more than going to class, getting a degree, and entering your profession. That’s important, but it’s also about growing in your faith through life-changing experiences. […] Office of University Communications | October 6, 2021
