Page Academic Policies Policies & Services Undergraduate Program It is important that you become familiar with the Gardner-Webb Undergraduate Catalog, and it is especially important to your academic success that you read carefully the section entitled “Academic Policies.” Please study the catalog carefully, especially the sections dealing with your major. It is your primary responsibility to familiarize yourself […]
News Article Volunteers from Gardner-Webb Serve on Medical Mission Team to Dominican Republic BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Two members of the Gardner-Webb University community recently returned from a medical mission trip to Barahona in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Sydney Brown, dean of the Gail Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies and professor of education, and Brook Wright, a second-year student in the Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner program, […] Office of University Communications | January 29, 2020
Article Meeting the First Family Introducing President Dr. William M. Downs and First Lady Mrs. Kim H. Downs Since arriving at Gardner-Webb, Dr. William M. Downs and his wife, Kim Harwood Downs, have spent their time connecting with the people of the University, the community and alumni. We asked them to share their reasons for coming to GWU, their hopes […]
News Article GWU Honors Program Gives Student Opportunities to Enhance Educational Experience Joy Smith, ’20, Studies Wildlife Photography for her Thesis After graduating from Gardner-Webb University in May, Joy Smith, ’20, of Casar, N.C., will continue taking photos of people. However, in the future, she would like to become a wildlife photographer. Her interest in the well-being of animals led her to choose the topic for her […] Office of University Communications | May 7, 2020
Post 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 […] Office of University Communications | April 1, 2020
News Article Dr. Heather Wright Honored with Gardner-Webb President’s Early Career Award Assistant Professor of English Recognized for her Outstanding Instruction, Scholarship and Community Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. Heather Wright has received the Gardner-Webb president’s Early Career Award in recognition of her exceptional performance as an assistant professor. The award is presented to faculty members who have completed at least two, but no more than six years […] Office of University Communications | May 6, 2025
News Article Gardner-Webb Disc Golf Club Competes in College Disc Golf National Championship Senior Mason Martin Finishes 12th in Singles; Team Places 27th BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb senior Mason Martin was a freshman in 2022 when a group of upperclassmen revived the Disc Golf Club on campus. Members worked to introduce others to the game and the club has grown in size. This year, Martin and Garrison Hobbs, Ryan […] Office of University Communications | May 2, 2025
News Article The Rev. Dr. M. Lamont Littlejohn Jr. Elected First African American Chair of Gardner-Webb Board of Trustees In his New Role, Pastor, Teacher and Leader will Focus on Transparency, Accountability and Communication BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Rev. Dr. M. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby, N.C., is a trailblazer “Pro Deo et Humanitate” (for God and humanity). A three-time graduate of Gardner-Webb and the first African American chair […] Office of University Communications | April 22, 2025
Post T. Perry Hildreth Professor Emeritus of Philosophy “The Holy Spirit blows the sails of our lives in ways in which we are not always aware,” commented Dr. T. Perry Hildreth, as he reflected on pivotal events in his life and his 17 years of service to Gardner-Webb University. Hildreth was awarded professor emeritus of philosophy after his retirement […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Bulldog Profile Kelsey Nehrig ’18 Alumna appreciates integration of faith into GWU Department of Physician Assistant Studies “One of my favorite things about Gardner-Webb was the integration of faith into the program. The faculty and staff are beyond amazing. I felt I could really focus on why God had me there—to become a Christ-led medical professional.” Accepted into the Gardner-Webb […] Office of University Communications | August 3, 2020
