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 New River Conservancy Recognizes Dr. Tom Jones and GWU Honors Students Carroll Vigilance Award Honors the Group’s 18-year Commitment to Annual Cleanup Event For the last 18 years, Dr. Tom Jones, Gardner-Webb University professor of biology, has given Honors Students the opportunity to join the annual cleanup event at New River in West Jefferson, N.C. The weekend event is aptly name “Mud, Sweat and Volunteers.” Participants […] Office of University Communications | July 28, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Recognizing Top Women Athletes, Kat Ayotte and Kathy Smith Brooks To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several teams and […] Office of University Communications | August 11, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Etta Curtis and Dee ‘Doc Hunt’ Were Caring and Influential Campus Leaders To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several […] Office of University Communications | July 21, 2022
News Article Lauren McIntyre, ’25, Pursues Academic and Campus Opportunities at Gardner-Webb Foothills Commitment Scholarship Helps Youth Discipleship Studies Major Prepare for Ministry In her first year at Gardner-Webb University, Lauren McIntyre, of Lincolnton, N.C., engaged in campus life by joining several groups and making many friends. “GWU is a small community of believers who want to help you reach your goals and beyond,” described the […] Office of University Communications | April 27, 2022
News Article GWU’s Noel Center for Disability Resources Promotes World Autism Awareness Day and Acceptance Month On April 1, Wristbands Supporting Students Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder will be Distributed on Campus BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, and the observance on Gardner-Webb University’s campus will be supported by multiple groups, including the staff of the Noel Center for Disability Resources and the students they serve. Over […] Office of University Communications | April 1, 2022
News Article Ensemble Featuring GWU Faculty to Perform Distinguished Artist Series to feature Carolina Brass on Jan. 30 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Distinguished Artist Series of Gardner-Webb University presents Summit recording artist, Carolina Brass, on Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. Tim Hudson, GWU associate professor of music, founded Carolina Brass in 1997. The ensemble also features GWU instructors Bob […] Office of University Communications | January 21, 2022
News Article GWU Alumna Eva Whittington Self, ’83, Trusted God With Her Broken Pieces Paralyzed for 43 Years, Self Shares Her Testimony With Big and Small Groups A car accident 43 years ago on a snowy country road in Concord, N.C., changed the future for Eva Whittington Self. After a week in the hospital, the 17-year-old learned that she would never walk again. She could have turned away from […] Office of University Communications | December 30, 2021
Post Advent Reflection: Day 5 Thursday, December 2 Malachi 3:5–12; Psalm 85; Hosea 6:1–6; I Thessalonians1:2–10 Do we live in opposition to God’s purposes or prepare the way for them? Let us explore these two different ways of living portrayed in today’s Scripture readings. In Malachi 3:5–12, the Israelites are put on trial for withholding wages, oppressing the vulnerable, and […] Office of University Communications | December 2, 2021
News Article Organizers of National Voter Registration Day Promote Importance of Voting in Off Years Gardner-Webb Students and Political Science Associate Professor Give Reasons to Vote in Local Races BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Voter turnout in 2020 was the highest of the 21st century, according to Census.gov, with 66.8 percent of citizens 18 years and older voting. On the Gardner-Webb University campus, voter registration was emphasized, and the football team led the […] Office of University Communications | September 20, 2021
