News Article Gardner-Webb’s Godbold College of Business Hosts Pitch Competitions for College and High School Students Top Prize for College Students is $2,000; Five High School Winners Receive $1,000 Each BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Godbold College of Business is hosting a day of business pitch competitions on April 24. Activities begin at 9 a.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium on the Gardner-Webb University campus. The event includes the second annual Dawg House […] Office of University Communications | March 26, 2024
Bulldog Profile Collin Helms ’15 Gardner-Webb Alumnus Wants to help students achieve academic and personal success “The excellent liberal arts education I received has helped me transition into the working world. I feel comfortable managing multiple projects at once, and I feel as though I can provide a unique perspective and opinions about the future of higher education thanks to […] Office of University Communications | August 1, 2020
News Article The Bechtler Ensemble Presents Distinguished Artist Concert on Jan. 30 String Quartet Presents Program Featuring Female Composers BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music presents The Bechtler Ensemble as part of the Distinguished Artist Series on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. The ensemble is a string quartet featuring Tanja Bechtler, Joe Meyer (GWU faculty), Tatiana Karpova and Vasily […] Office of University Communications | January 23, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Campus Community Remembers Life of Dr. Dianne Sykes Associate Professor of Sociology and Department Chair Passed Away on Dec. 11 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University campus community is remembering a friend, colleague and professor. Dr. Dianne Sykes, associate professor of sociology, passed away on Dec. 11, 2023. Dr. David K. Yelton, professor of history, said Sykes was tremendously dedicated to her students’ success. […] Office of University Communications | December 13, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Founders Day Celebrates Contributions of University’s Visionary Leaders Observance on Nov. 30 Features Posthumous Presentation of Founders Medal to J.D. Huggins BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The founders of Gardner-Webb University were men and women with a bold vision to establish a Christian school in western North Carolina. On Dec. 2, 1905, they chartered Boiling Springs High School, which has evolved into a nationally-recognized university and […] Office of University Communications | November 27, 2023
Post 2023 Advent Devotion: Day 3 Tuesday, December 5 Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10 Every year my family goes on vacation to Myrtle Beach, S.C. It’s our family tradition. We have our favorite seafood restaurant that we must go to on the first night and other customs such as my husband getting up before sunrise for his morning coffee and making sure […] Office of University Communications | December 5, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Department of Music Presents Instrumental Concerts in November Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Orchestra to Perform Various Musical Selections BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music presents three instrumental concerts over the next two weeks. The Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Orchestra—which feature students, faculty and some community members—will perform various selections from Christmas tunes and classical works to film scores and […] Office of University Communications | November 3, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb, Ruby C. Hunt Y and Town of Boiling Springs Host Octoberfest Fun Evening for Families on Oct. 26 Includes Trunk-or-Treat, Inflatables, Games and More BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—An annual fall tradition on the Gardner-Webb campus since 2005, Octoberfest will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Joining the GWU campus as hosts for the second year are […] Office of University Communications | October 12, 2023
News Article Local Car Club Participates in Gardner-Webb Homecoming Parade for Seventh Year Members of the Broad River European Club Provide Rides for Class Representatives BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Members of the Broad River European Motor Club have two passions: sports cars and community service. Since 2016, club members have graciously provided several sports cars each year for the Homecoming parade at Gardner-Webb University. The vintage cars carry class representatives […] Office of University Communications | October 10, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Department of Music Hosts Choral Clinic on Oct. 23 for Middle and High School Students 44th Event Includes 18 Local and Regional Schools BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Music is preparing to welcome nearly 200 high school and middle school students from the local and regional area to the 44th Gardner-Webb Choral Clinic on Oct. 23. In addition to three rehearsal sessions, the choristers will break for lunch and […] Office of University Communications | October 6, 2023
