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 Celebrates Leaders of the Past on Founders Day, Dec. 1 Activities Begin with Morning Convocation and Include Presentation of Inaugural Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—From Gardner-Webb University’s origins as a high school through its evolution into a nationally-recognized university and leader in Christian higher education, each chapter of institutional history has been penned by men and women of profound vision and relentless dedication. Those who […] Office of University Communications | November 16, 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
News Article Best-Selling Author and Professor Beth Allison Barr Speaker for GWU Lecture Series Historian, Pastor’s Wife and Mom of Two Will Discuss Biblical Womanhood BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Best-selling author and history professor Beth Allison Barr is the guest speaker for the Mary Washburn Wilson Lecture Series at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 at Gardner-Webb University. Barr is the author of “The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the […] Office of University Communications | October 25, 2022
News Article Homecoming Weekend Offers Traditional Events and Celebrates New Gardner-Webb Baseball Facility University Welcomes Alumni and Friends, Honors Hall-of-Famers and Distinguished Alumni BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Homecoming weekend at Gardner-Webb is packed with events to celebrate Bulldog Nation. From Oct. 28-30, the University will host traditional events, along with some new ones. The weekend is packed with opportunities to connect and engage, beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday and […] Office of University Communications | October 20, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Vice President and Director of Athletics Andrew Goodrich Officially Welcomed With Campus Meet and Greet on Wednesday, Sept. 14 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Today, Gardner-Webb President Dr. William Downs named Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich as Vice President and Director of Athletics. Goodrich, a fast-rising star in the business, joins the Gardner-Webb family from Syracuse University, where he has served as Deputy […] Office of University Communications | September 12, 2022
