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    Housing and Residence Education

    Services & Community Standards Introduction to Housing and Residence Education Living on campus is an important element of the Gardner-Webb University experience. As such, Housing and Residence Education strives to foster an environment that encourages academic success, personal growth and spiritual development. Gardner-Webb University sets high community and academic standards which challenge students to invest […]

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    New Employees

    New Employees March 21, 2024 New Staff • Madelyn Hamrick is an admissions counselor in Undergraduate Admissions. She was previously employed as a client coordinator at Frye Hospital in Hickory, N.C., and as a server at Toscano’s Bistro. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare management. She enjoys dancing, hiking, going to the […]

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    Gardner-Webb Student Health Clinic Provider Receives Prestigious Award from Atrium

    GWU Alumna Anna Burgess Recognized for Leadership and Innovation BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Nurse Practitioner Anna Burgess has cared for patients at the Gardner-Webb University Student Health Clinic for two years. An employee of Atrium Health, she’s excelled at her job. First, the GWU alumna was promoted to the Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) over three other […]

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    Student Code of Conduct

    Introduction Gardner-Webb University views its role in the administration of student discipline as one of both seeking justice and providing an educational opportunity for the student. While it is intended that this approach protect the campus community by providing a system of discipline for those violating University rules and regulations, the University’s conduct system also […]

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    Reunion at The Webb

    Classes of ’83, ’84, & ’85 Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Gardner-Webb University welcomes back the Classes of ’83, ’84, & ’85 for a special reunion event – “Reunion at The Webb.” Organized by Alumni Relations and the dedicated Reunion Planning Team, this memorable gathering is co-chaired by Kim Randolph […]

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    Campus Services

    Campus Departments and Services Christian Life and Service The Office of Christian Life and Service advances the Christian and Baptist identity of the University and nurtures students, faculty and staff in the development of a mature Christian faith. Varied opportunities are provided for expressing that faith through service to God and humanity. The Office of […]

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    Office of the President

    Welcome to the Office of Dr. William Downs, President of Gardner-Webb University. Dr. William M. Downs is Gardner-Webb University’s 13th President and began his term on July 1, 2019. Biography A Raleigh native, Downs earned his BA in Political Science (with a minor in Journalism) from North Carolina State University in 1988, and he holds […]

    President Downs at Spring 2021 Commencement
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    Dr. Anna S. Hamrick, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN

    Associate Professor of Nursing and Associate Director in the Hunt School of Nursing Dr. Hamrick delivered a podium presentation on April 8, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 48th Annual Conference.  The presentation titled “The Lived Experience of Holistic Self-Care:  Integration of Human Flourishing into NP Education” was […]

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    Gardner-Webb Ranked Nationally as a Top Five Private College in North Carolina

    Washington Monthly Recognizes Schools for Social Mobility, Research and Public Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In its 2022 National University Rankings, Washington Monthly placed Gardner-Webb University in the top five among private colleges in North Carolina. GWU was ranked above Campbell (N.C.), Liberty University (Va.), Tulane (La.), Robert Morris (Penn.), Baylor (Texas) and Southern Methodist (Texas). This […]

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    Gardner-Webb Celebrates Record Year for International Students

    Students Share Why GWU Was Their Choice From the small island of Curacao to the large country of Canada and 44 other lands across the globe, a record number of 108 international students have made Gardner-Webb their college home this year. While many of these students will be away from their home country for several […]