News Article Gardner-Webb Celebrates Contributions of Visionary Leaders on Founders Day, Dec. 5 This Year’s Event Honors Nursing Pioneer Dr. Shirley P. Toney and Legacy of the Dr. S.S. Royster Family; Bost Gymnasium Receives Historical Marker BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—On Dec. 2, 1905, the first Boiling Springs High School Board of Trustees signed the school’s official charter. Through their support and the dedication of other community, state and religious […] Gardner-Webb University | November 20, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 17 Tuesday, December 17 Numbers 16:20-35; Acts 28:23-31 Each year, our Student Ministry holds Christmas parties for our Middle and High School students. Each year, I offer a choice: do the students want to bring real gifts or gag gifts? Each year, some good-natured student who wants us all to put thought into getting gifts for […] Gardner-Webb University | December 17, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 15 Sunday, December 15 Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 I love music and I love to sing! Each day I start with music and if the song is one of my favorites, I will sing along. I must admit, I am not a Yolanda Adams or Carrie Underwood, but I can make a joyful noise. […] Gardner-Webb University | December 15, 2024
Post 2024 Advent Devotion: Day 1 Sunday, December 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36 Psalm 25:1-10 by David sets the tone for a great Christmas. Now that the presidential election campaigns and results are behind us, shortening of days are before us, and Christmas break is upon us, taking a moment (with David) to “lift up my soul” (v. 1) […] Gardner-Webb University | December 1, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Athletics Hosts Teams from UNC-Asheville and Montreat Displaced by Helene Blue and White Bulldogs, Cavaliers Welcomed by Campus Community BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Over the next few weeks, the Gardner-Webb University community might notice a few blue and white Bulldogs showing up around campus or even some blue, white and gold Cavaliers. These are the school colors and mascots for the University of North Carolina at Asheville […] Gardner-Webb University | October 16, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Concert Choir Selected to Perform at Conference for N.C. Choral Directors Vocal Group is One of Four Chosen to Attend State’s Largest Annual Gathering BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Since Dr. Joshua Cheney, Gardner-Webb assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, arrived on the University campus in 2020, he has challenged himself and his students to consistently strive for improvement. He’s also given the Concert Choir an […] Gardner-Webb University | September 17, 2024
Article Linked by Friendship, Driven to Improve in Life Alumni, Eli Strait and Mike Shade, Help People Through Golf BY ISABELLA BROWN Connected by their love of golf and dedication to improving their game, Gardner-Webb University alumni, Eli Strait and Mike Shade, created a successful podcast called, “Chasing Scratch.” These two could never have guessed their podcast would reach far beyond the game of […]
Post July 2019: New Beginnings Dear Gardner-Webb Family: Today, I have the privilege of officially starting my service as the Thirteenth President of Gardner-Webb University. I really can’t begin to tell you just how excited I am, but you can bet I’m going to try! This is a special place, one that is driven by a lofty purpose. Our history […] Gardner-Webb University | July 1, 2019
News Article Members of Gardner-Webb’s Concert Choir Share Experiences from Trip to France History More Meaningful After Visit to Normandy and D-Day 80th Anniversary Performance BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A picture may be worth a thousand words, but an image can’t compare to the experience of being there. Before traveling to France to perform during the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the 16 members of the Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir could […] Gardner-Webb University | July 3, 2024
News Article Eric Plunkett Resigns as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach National Search to Find Next Head Coach Underway BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Eric Plunkett has resigned from his position, the Department of Athletics announced on Thursday. A national search for Gardner-Webb University’s next head coach has already begun. “Due to health concerns with my family I have made the difficult decision to […] Gardner-Webb University | January 25, 2024
