News Article GWU Hoopscoming and Legacy and Legends Basketball Events Featured on Feb. 11 and 18 Programs Include Recognition of 1963 Men’s Conference Winners and Title IX Celebration BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Office of Alumni Relations has planned a full week for HOOPSCOMING in February. Alumni, former athletes, and friends are invited to return to campus for two special events on Feb. 11 and 18. “We are eager to have […] Office of University Communications | February 6, 2023
Post Frank R. Campbell Eleventh President, 2002-2005 Dr. Frank R. Campbell (1936-2016) was not a stranger to the life of Baptist colleges when he was called upon to lead Gardner-Webb University for a three-year period beginning in the fall of 2002. Campbell spent much of his life following the call of God through university settings, pastorships, Baptist life, and […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
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 Darlene J. Gravett Associate Provost Emerita When Dr. Darlene J. Gravett came to Gardner-Webb in August 1989, she joined the faculty as Professor of English. When she retired in 2007, she retired as Associate Provost for Schools. Widely respected for her leadership abilities as Associate Provost, Gravett became the first female to serve on the University’s senior staff. […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Marion ‘Lansford’ Jolley Professor Emeritus of Social Sciences Marion “Lansford” Jolley (1927-2013), professor emeritus of social sciences, was born in Cleveland County, N.C., the son of M.A. and Dovie Jolley, of Boiling Springs. Lansford’s mother, Dovie H. Jolley, taught first grade at Boiling Springs Elementary School for 46 years and was a graduate of Gardner-Webb. Lansford’s father, Marion […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 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 Les Brown Professor Emeritus of Biology Dr. Leslie (Les) Morris Brown (Jan. 19, 1941-), the son of C. Eugene and Nelle Hensley Brown, was one of the few babies born at home during that time. He grew up in North Cove, in northern McDowell County, N.C. Les received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Joyce Compton Brown Professor Emerita of English Dr. Joyce Compton Brown (June 8, 1942-) was born in Troutman, N.C., to Daniel Edgar and Catherine Vera Troutman Compton. Joyce’s father was a farmer and a furniture factory worker. Her mother was a housewife who struggled to hold the family together after her husband died at the young age of […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
News Article ‘Sup Dawgs Food Truck Serves Specialty Items for GWU Campus and Community Mobile Kitchen Offers Choices for GW Sports Fans, Special Events, and Available by Request BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—’Sup Dawgs—the new Aramark food truck on the Gardner-Webb University campus—provides a regular game day menu of specialty burgers, hot dogs and Philly cheesesteak. Seasonal and other select items will be added for spotlight events, and the truck is […] Office of University Communications | November 17, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Music Major Helps Lead Worship in Online and Traditional Settings Josh Hendley, ’21, Uses Skills to Coordinate Gospel-Centered Service Church services have changed dramatically since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements. While many church doors are closed, staff and volunteers work behind the scenes to keep services going by transitioning to an online format. Josh Hendley, ’21, a worship leadership major […] Office of University Communications | July 28, 2020
