category: Weather Updates Weather Schedule Update: Tropical Storm By Gardner-Webb University On September 27, 2024 Monitoring Tropical Storm Gardner-Webb University will suspend normal operations until noon today, at which time classes will resume and all employees should report. Modified dining will be available at The Caf beginning at 9:00 am and at Chick-fil-A beginning at 10:30 am, with a return to full service at noon. All Family Weekend events will continue as scheduled. Power is currently out on the main GWU campus. When power is out on campus, please do not use candles to light your space. Charged digital devices and flashlights will work and so will cellular service to your phone. We expect power to be restored soon. In the meantime contact University police at (704) 406-4444 for any emergency and don’t forget to download the Live Safe app. As conditions change, the University will continue to update communications.
Post Commencement Update: Ceremony Moved Indoors Due to the increased risk of severe weather, Gardner-Webb University has made the decision to move Commencement indoors to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). The safety and comfort of our graduates, guests, and staff remain our top priority. Important Reminders for Graduates and Guests: Please continue to monitor the University’s website and social media channels […] Gardner-Webb University | May 8, 2025
Post Commencement Update: Potential Inclement Weather At this time, Gardner-Webb University plans to move forward with holding Commencement in Spangler Stadium as scheduled. We are closely monitoring the weather forecast, and any necessary changes will be communicated as soon as possible through the main website and social media channels. While we hope to celebrate outdoors with no limitations on guests, graduates […] Gardner-Webb University | May 7, 2025
Post Weather Schedule Update: Classes and all operations will resume Tuesday Thanks to our work with Duke Energy and emergency management the campus has power restored as of 11:30 this morning. Dining will be in the Cafeteria from 8:00am until 8:00pm. Classes and all operations will resume as normal Tuesday morning in all locations. Monday will be a day of recovery. Managers will notify essential staff […] Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2024