News Article Alumnus Helps Deaf Students Develop Skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Brett Grayson, ’08, Provides Robotics’ Resources for Middle and High School Students After graduating from Gardner-Webb University in 2008, Brett Grayson took a job that changed his career goals. Grayson, a Deaf individual, majored in mathematics with a minor in American Sign Language (ASL). He was hired as a long-term substitute teacher for three Deaf […] Gardner-Webb University | September 22, 2020
News Article GWU Hunt School of Nursing Recognizes DNP Student During Celebration of Nursing Profession Jason W. DeFreitas, ’21, has Leadership Role During COVID-19 Crisis As a clinical supervisor at Atrium Health-Lincoln, Jason Wesley DeFreitas, ’21, helps his colleagues and patients manage the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Gardner-Webb University graduate student is one of three supervisors on a 30-bed medical-surgical unit. He is responsible for managing 80 health […] Gardner-Webb University | May 10, 2020
Post Community Update September 4, 2020 As Gardner-Webb University concludes the third week of the Fall 2020 semester and heads into the Labor Day weekend, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. It’s absolutely essential that students wear their face coverings on campus, indoors in all buildings and outdoors as well if a physical distance cannot […] Gardner-Webb University | September 4, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Second Week of Fall 2020 Semester As Gardner-Webb University concludes the second week of the Fall 2020 semester, the health and safety of the GWU community remain our top priorities. As of Friday, August 28, Gardner-Webb has no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have five students in quarantine who are waiting to be tested or who have […] Gardner-Webb University | August 28, 2020
Post Dr. Kimberly Williams-Thompson, EDS Instructor of Mental Health Counseling, School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education Prof. Williams-Thompson and Dr. Sharon Webb, Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs in the School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education offered a presentation at the NC Counseling Association Conference on February 27 titled “An Experiential Approach […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
Post Dr. Sharon Webb,Ph.D Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs in the School of Psychology and Counseling Dr. Webb and Prof. Williams-Thompson, Instructor of Mental Health Counseling in the School of Psychology and Counseling, offered a presentation at the NC Counseling Association Conference on February 27 titled “An Experiential Approach to Facilitate […] Gardner-Webb University | April 1, 2020
News Article From Microbiology to Mentorship: Susan Manahan Retiring After Three Decades at Gardner-Webb Honored as Faculty Emerita, Assistant Professor of Biology Leaves a Legacy of Service and Student Success BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—When Gardner-Webb begins its 2026 Spring Semester on Jan. 12, Assistant Professor of Biology Susan Manahan won’t drive 70 miles to teach her classes that day. After 31 years at the University, Manahan is retiring on Dec. […] Gardner-Webb University | December 4, 2025
News Article Jessika Raduly Appointed Director of Campus Unity and Connection at Gardner-Webb GWU Alumna Brings Institutional Experience and Proven Commitment to Student Well-Being to Her New Role BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students Lesley Villarose has named Jessika Raduly, previous associate director of Student Engagement, as the new director of Campus Unity and Connection. Raduly earned both her Bachelor of Science […] Gardner-Webb University | December 4, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Showcases Excellence at 46th Choral Clinic Largest-Ever Choral Clinic Brings 336 Students to Campus to Experience Music Education and Campus Life BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Music recently welcomed the largest group ever to its 46th Choral Clinic. Attending the daylong event were 336 students representing 32 middle and high schools from 11 counties across North Carolina. Eleven schools participated […] Gardner-Webb University | November 3, 2025
News Article Walking in Their Shoes: Gardner-Webb Health Sciences Students Experience the Realities of Poverty Eye-Opening Simulation Reveals Real-World Struggles Some Patients Face BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For nearly two hours on Sept. 26, Faith, Stewart and Hope Halls in Tucker Student Center at Gardner-Webb University became a small city with homes, businesses and services, such as a bank, grocery, pawn shop, jail, school, day care, and others. The residents were 95 […] Gardner-Webb University | October 1, 2025
