News Article Gardner-Webb’s College of Education Receives $15,600 Grant Funds from North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) will Help Establish Foothills Center for Literacy Research BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s College of Education has received a $15,600 grant from North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU). The award is part of a gift from the Goodnight Educational Foundation to support implementing new literacy strategies […] Gardner-Webb University | November 7, 2022
News Article 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 […] Gardner-Webb University | September 7, 2022
News Article 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 […] Gardner-Webb University | August 30, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb Sets New Records with Global Footprint of over 100 International Students from More Than 40 Countries Students Bring the World and Rich Diverse Cultures to Campus and Community BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the 2022 Fall Semester at Gardner-Webb, the student population includes 108 international students, the highest on record. According to the Office of International Student Services, they represent 45 countries on six continents. With a history of recruiting student-athletes from around […] Gardner-Webb University | August 11, 2022
News Article Church-Related Scholarships for Gardner-Webb Students Soar to New High Church-Matching and Minister’s Dependent Scholarships Enhance Relationships BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—In 2019, Gardner-Webb officials pledged to strengthen ties to Christian churches and announced a significant expansion to two scholarship programs: The Church-Matching Scholarship and the Minister’s Dependent Scholarship. That year, zero students received the Church-Matching and only 14 received $13,500 from the Minister’s Dependent. Since then, […] Gardner-Webb University | August 2, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb is Only N.C. School Recognized as a Christian College of Distinction National College Guide Honors The University for its Dynamic Community Dedicated to Spiritual Growth BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has recognized Gardner-Webb for its commitment to encourage and challenge undergraduate students in their Christian growth. The University is the only North Carolina school to receive designation as a 2022-2023 […] Gardner-Webb University | August 2, 2022
Post August 2022: Love and Marriage August brings with it the start of a new academic year and a wonderful sense of renewal at our University. Indulge me for a moment, however, as August also has an additional special meaning in the Downs household. On August 5, Kim and I celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary. This year, we also celebrate that […] Gardner-Webb University | August 1, 2022
News Article GWU Master of Divinity Student Recognized by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Lauren Evans Hamilton, ‘20, is Named One of the 25 Young Leaders to Know While COVID-19 has prevented congregations from meeting in person, Lauren Evans Hamilton, a student in the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, recognizes the positive outcomes of streaming church services and Bible studies online. Not only does it provide regular attendees a […] Gardner-Webb University | July 15, 2020
Program Museum Studies Students have the opportunity to minor in Museum Studies at Gardner-Webb University, while completing a complementary major program such as Art, Biology, Chemistry or History. Gardner-Webb’s partnerships with regional and national museums connect Museum Studies students with hands-on experiences and exposure to both theory and practice in the field. The Museum Studies program provides more […]
Program Sociology Learning extends beyond the classroom environment. Studying sociology will enable you to explore the forces and factors that influence culture and society. You’ll learn to think critically about human interaction both on an individual, person-to-person level as well as the broader relationships of governments and cultures. Curriculum What You’ll Learn As a sociology major, you […]
