News Article Community Invited to Attend Gardner-Webb’s Annual Festival of Lights Celebration Event Returns to Campus with Live Performances, Luminarias and Lighting of the Tree BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The community is invited to begin the celebration of the Christmas season at Gardner-Webb University’s Festival of Lights, which returns to a live event this year. A beloved Christmas tradition since 1984, the performances and festivities will be held on […] Office of University Communications | November 17, 2021
Article Getting to Know Bo English Bulldog Puppy is Full-Time Ambassador for Runnin’ Bulldogs A new face on the Gardner-Webb campus draws a crowd wherever he waddles. Live mascot, Bo, an English bulldog, was officially introduced to the campus community at the Fall Academic Convocation on Aug. 24, 2021. His predecessor, Roebuck, a 7-year-old English bulldog, retired and has been […]
News Article Susan Bell, Gardner-Webb Professor Emerita of Art, Presents Gallery Show Exhibit, ‘A Retrospective: Roots and Wings and Ordinary Things,’ begins Homecoming Weekend BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Susan Bell, who retired from Gardner-Webb University and was named professor emerita of art in 2021, will present a gallery show Oct. 23-Dec. 10 in the Ali Pouryousefi Memorial Art Gallery in Tucker Student Center. The exhibit, “A Retrospective: Roots and […] Office of University Communications | October 19, 2021
News Article GWU Department of Music Presents Concerts by Concert Choir and Chorales Choir Performs Oct. 12, and Men’s Chorale and Treble Chorale Perform Oct. 14 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Music is hosting two concerts this week. The Concert Choir presents a program on Tuesday, Oct. 12, and the Men’s Chorale and Treble Chorale will perform on Thursday, Oct. 14. Both programs are free and open […] Office of University Communications | October 8, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Honors Students Participate in cleanup of New River in West Jefferson, N.C. While Pulling Tires and Other Objects Out of the River, Students Build Relationships Written By Claire Allen, ‘22, Intern for Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This semester marked the return of the “Big Sweep,” an annual camping and retreat trip held by the Gardner-Webb University Honors Student Association (HSA) reminiscent of the national Beach Sweep. For more […] Office of University Communications | September 30, 2021
News Article Legendary Film Music Editor Begins Gardner-Webb Distinguished Artists Series Peter Myles Discusses His Career in Zoom Lecture on Sept. 16 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The list of Hollywood directors and composers that legendary film music and sound editor, Peter Myles, has worked with include multi-award winners like Steven Spielberg and John Williams. Myles will discuss his career in the first program of the Gardner-Webb University Distinguished […] Office of University Communications | September 2, 2021
Post 2021 Fall Academic Convocation Why Not Us, Why Not Gardner-Webb? Faculty and Students of Gardner-Webb University, you really are a wonderful sight for sore eyes! We didn’t get to do this last year. But today, thanks to the grace and glory of God, we are together again in this special place, celebrating the start of a new academic year. […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2021
Person Jessica Van Cleave Education Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Georgia Masters of Education in Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia PhD in Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research Graduate Certificate Teaching Endorsement, Academically or Intellectually Gifted Standard Professional II Teaching License, 9-12 English Project GLAD Tier I, OCDE Professional Experience Associate […]
News Article Gardner-Webb Introduces New Live Mascot, Bo The Bulldog English Bulldog Puppy Officially Begins His Duties on Aug. 26 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s new live mascot has a name. Bo was selected from more than 200 entries submitted for consideration. The new pup is engaged in basic etiquette training, before he officially begins his duties on Aug. 26. In the days ahead, GWU’s four-legged […] Office of University Communications | August 6, 2021
News Article Gardner-Webb Church-Related Scholarship Helps Meredith Bridges Pursue Educational Goals Church-Matching and Minister’s Dependent Grants Embody Commitment to Christian Churches, Organizations BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Meredith Jane Bridges, of Kings Mountain, N.C., worked diligently during her high school years to graduate with her diploma and associate’s degree at the same time. The daughter of a Baptist minister, Bridges’ hard work reduced the cost of her college tuition. […] Office of University Communications | July 22, 2021
