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    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 […]

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    Gardner-Webb Alumni Relations Hosts Philanthropy Week – April 4-7

    Activities Celebrate University’s Philanthropists and Provide Opportunities to Give Back BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Office of Alumni Relations will host Philanthropy Week on April 4-7. Daily activities will celebrate the University’s philanthropists and the financial gifts they have made to GWU, as well as encourage students to give back to the community.  “We want to […]

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    Keesee Educational Fund Continues Ongoing Support of GWU Divinity School with Latest Gift

    For 15 Years, Keesee Has Supported Numerous Students and Provided Academic Enrichment Opportunities BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Since the fall of 2006, the Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund Inc. has been a valued and committed partner to the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University. The fund provides scholarships to numerous individual students who are […]

    A group of divinity school graduates and professors pose after graduation in December 2021
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    James G. Martin Center Recognizes Gardner-Webb’s General Education Requirements

    ‘What Will They Learn’ Report Examines Over 1,100 Institutions BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University’s core academic requirements, which provide students with a foundational knowledge for leadership and service, recently received recognition from the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. The center, which is a nonprofit institute dedicated to improving higher education in North Carolina and […]

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    Undergraduate Research Program Gives Scholar Time to Develop Creative Writing Skills

    Sarah Goode, ’22, Begins Draft of Juvenile Fantasy Novel By Sarianna Miranda-Rosado, ’24, Intern for Communications Since childhood, Sarah Goode has loved reading and writing stories—inspired by the way authors create images, retell ideas, and stir emotions. “I considered other pathways, like music and history, but writing was where I always found the most joy. […]

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    Advent Reflection: Day 10

    Tuesday, December 7 Isaiah 19:18–25; 2 Peter 1:2–15 Modern Israel is known as a terror to Egypt, and that’s nothing new. In war after war, Egypt has fallen subject to Israel’s dominating attacks. And although a recent ten-year old “peace” treaty links the two governmental systems today, there is still much resentment from the Egyptians […]

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    Susan Bell, Gardner-Webb Professor Emerita of Art, Presents Gallery Show

    Exhibit, ‘A Retrospective: Roots and Wings and Ordinary Things,’ begins Homecoming Weekend BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Susan Bell, who retired from Gardner-Webb University and was named professor emerita of art in 2021, will present a gallery show Oct. 23-Dec. 10 in the Ali Pouryousefi Memorial Art Gallery in Tucker Student Center. The exhibit, “A Retrospective: Roots and […]

    Susan Bell, left, works with a student in art class
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    Alumni, Family and Friends Invited to GWU Night at the American Legion World Series

    Full series passes, VIP Tent access, and Meal Included for Aug. 13 Celebration BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb is inviting alumni, family and friends of the University to celebrate the boys of summer at the American Legion World Series (ALWS) at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C.   Friday, Aug. 13, will be Gardner-Webb University Night […]

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    Professor Emeritus Began Teaching at Gardner-Webb in 1967 When First Baccalaureate Class Were Freshmen

    Dr. Robert Morgan Also Taught Other Faculty Members Leading up to Accreditation Final in series Written by: Kathryn Manning, ’18, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Spanish Dr. Robert Morgan, professor emeritus of French and mathematics, first arrived at Gardner-Webb in 1967. Having previously taught at a high school, then Wingate Junior College, he […]

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    Gardner-Webb Honors Fallen Alumni During Its First Memorial Day Prayer Service

    Five Individuals From the GWU Community Remembered During Event BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University held its first Memorial Day Prayer Service on May 28 in front of E.B. Hamrick Memorial Hall. The event honored the heroes—from the GWU community and elsewhere—who gave their lives in service to their country. In his remarks, GWU President Dr. William […]

    From left, Nate Evans, Dr. Downs and Tracy Jessup at the Memorial Day Observance in front of E.B.Hamrick Memorial Hall