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    Policies and Procedures

    Academic Year 2023–2024 Academic Appeals Policy Success Coaches will assist online students in Academic Appeals if requested. For guidelines regarding Academic Appeals, refer to the current Academic Catalog here. Privacy Policy and Access to Academic Records Gardner-Webb University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This Act is designed to […]

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    Campus Services

    Campus Services Business and Finance Services Student Accounts OfficeLocated on the lower level of the Dover Campus Center, members of the Student Accounts Office staff are available to assist students and parents with questions and inquiries regarding financial matters including student charges, billings, payment plans, check cashing, etc. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., […]

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    Academic Policies

    Policies & Resources 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 […]

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    Noel Center Student Handbook

    Admission to Gardner-Webb University Policy Individuals with a disability enter the University through the established admissions procedures that are required of all applicants. Neither the nature nor the severity of one’s disability is used as criterion for admission. Documentation of a disability does not need to be provided during the application process. Procedure Students requesting […]

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    Intellectual Property Policy

    I. PurposeThe purpose of the Intellectual Property Policy (“policy”) of Gardner-Webb University (“the University”) is to foster an environment that encourages the generation of new knowledge by faculty, staff, and students; to help facilitate transfer of useful inventions and writings to society; and to motivate the development and dissemination of intellectual property. The policy is […]

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    Ministerial Referral

    The Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity’s Office of Ministerial Referral Services exists to be of service to the Kingdom of God by assisting Directors of Missions, churches, and others seeking ministerial personnel, as well as individuals seeking places of service. These objectives are accomplished in part through Ministerial Referral Services’ web site. The web site […]

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    Policies and Procedures

    Academic Year 2023–2024 Communicable Diseases Persons infected with a communicable disease will not be excluded from initial enrollment or employment or restricted in their access to University facilities or services unless a medically based judgment by the primary care physician in consultation with the University’s designated health consultant establishes that exclusion or restriction is necessary […]

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    Immigration Information

    During your stay in the U.S., you will be asked to comply with various government regulations that apply to students on F- 1/J-1 visas. If you have questions regarding your immigration status, please contact the ISS immediately. DO NOT rely on friends, professors or staff in your academic department for advice on immigration matters. While […]

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    Noel Center Student Handbook

    University Resources University Writing Center Gardner-Webb University’s Writing Center staff is dedicated to helping students. Students can get help beginning, revising, or editing a draft of any writing (research paper, resume, application, project, or response to a prompt). In addition, consultants have resources to help students with research and documentation styles (MLA, APA, and Turabian). […]

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    Housing and Residence Education

    Services & Community Standards Introduction to Housing and Residence Education Living on campus is an important element of the Gardner-Webb University experience. As such, Housing and Residence Education strives to foster an environment that encourages academic success, personal growth and spiritual development. Gardner-Webb University sets high community and academic standards which challenge students to invest […]

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    Campus Life

    Departments & Resources Christian Life and Service The Office of Christian Life and Service advances the Christian and Baptist identity of the University and nurtures students, faculty and staff in the development of a mature Christian faith. Varied opportunities are provided for expressing that faith through service to God and humanity. The Office of Christian Life […]

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    Campus Services

    Campus Departments and Services Christian Life and Service The Office of Christian Life and Service advances the Christian and Baptist identity of the University and nurtures students, faculty and staff in the development of a mature Christian faith. Varied opportunities are provided for expressing that faith through service to God and humanity. The Office of […]

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    Coronavirus Information: Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates

    Academics, Athletics, Student Life, Event Updates Gardner-Webb continues to prepare for the upcoming Fall 2020 semester. The Post-COVID Transition Taskforce met on June 19, and recommendations were received from four workgroups:  Decisions were made on a number of items: Academics Beginning with Summer Session II, face coverings will be required in classrooms and labs for […]

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    After a Year of World-Shifting Events, Class of 2021 Ready to Celebrate Achievements

    Q & A: Four Seniors Share Thoughts About Unique Challenges of 2020-21 Amidst the sickness, grief, uncertainty, and civil unrest of 2020 and 2021, Gardner-Webb University’s graduating seniors have persevered. They endured quarantine, remote learning, mask wearing and social distancing, but now it’s time to celebrate their accomplishments—and bright futures. Four members of the Class […]

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    Bulldog BBQ for Alumni & Friends

    We’ll be serving up BBQ sandwiches, chicken tenders, and southern sides for our alumni and friends.  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with former classmates and view the Homecoming parade before heading to the Big Game! This event will be held on the practice soccer field across from the visitor’s side of Spangler Stadium. The […]

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    Holly Mabry

    Education  Areas of Interest  Select Publications  Bishop, N. E. & Mabry, H. F. (2023). Creating sustainable historical partnerships through institutional repository collections. In J. Cromwell (Ed.), Rethinking Institutional Repositories. Association of College and Research Libraries. Accepted for Publication January 2023.    Brown, S., Putnam, J., Mabry, H. (2020). Room to IMPROVE: Designing virtual professional learning environments. In Prince Hycy […]

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    Student Code of Conduct

    Introduction Gardner-Webb University views its role in the administration of student discipline as one of both seeking justice and providing an educational opportunity for the student. While it is intended that this approach protect the campus community by providing a system of discipline for those violating University rules and regulations, the University’s conduct system also […]

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    Greenville, SC

    Greenville is the center of South Carolina’s “upstate” region and is fifty eight miles from Gardner-Webb. It’s location close to the mountains makes it a popular relocation site, especially for younger people and families. The downtown area is among the most popular locations for vacationers. A lively restaurant culture and arts community make Greenville one […]

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    International Studies

    What can I do with a Major in International Studies? International Business Job Types Employers Strategies International Relations/Government Job Types Employers Strategies Language Services/Education Job Types Employers Strategies Journalism Job Types Employers Strategies Strategies for Placement in International Studies Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2005) […]

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    Operations

    Operations provides comprehensive services at Gardner-Webb University for academic, administrative, residential, and recreational facilities as well as grounds care for 200 acres. Operations support services are divided among six strategic departments: Environmental and Occupational Safety Our Environmental and Occupational Safety Department oversees all University operations and events as it relates to federal, state and local […]

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    Groundbreaking Ceremony Begins First Phase of GWU Outdoor Performance Complex

    Construction Begins Soon for the 900-Seat Brinkley Amphitheater on South Main Street BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University community celebrated the groundbreaking of the Brinkley Amphitheater on Nov. 30. Named in honor of longtime University supporters, David and Marie Brinkley, the 900-seat venue will be a home for performing arts, summer concerts, future Webbstock events, outdoor […]

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    Campus Facilities

    Campus Facilities University Physical Development Complex This complex is a major resource for students regarding student activities, wellness, and physical education courses. The facility consists of the following areas: Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to use this facility as a means of achieving overall physical well-being and participating in recreational activities. This facility can […]

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    Gardner-Webb Archives and Earl Scruggs Center Collaborate on Bible Exhibit

    Sponsored by O. Max Gardner Foundation, Display Features Different Roles of Bibles in Society BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—By the late 18th Century, Bibles had become treasured family heirlooms—not just for the spiritual aspect, but because the pages were used to record marriages, births and deaths. In recognition of the secular ways the Bible was used in […]

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    Homecoming 2023 Vendor Application

    General Application Information Gardner-Webb University will celebrate Homecoming October 27-29, 2023. Alumni Relations will be hosting alumni and friends for the Bulldog BBQ on gameday, October 28. We intend to create a festival atmosphere that will include vendors, BBQ competition teams, and fun for the whole family.   The festival takes place across from Spangler […]

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    Institutional Policies

    Campus-wide Policies The mission of Gardner-Webb University is to prepare graduates for leadership and service in their professional careers and in their personal lives. Rigorous and innovative degree programs, combined with distinctive experiential learning opportunities, shape students into thinkers, doers, and world-changers. Forged within a supportive and diverse Christian community, our students emerge ready to […]

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    Spring 2021 Commencement FAQs

    Information for Graduates, Family and Friends Commencement will be held Friday, May 7, in Spangler Stadium with college and school recognition events scheduled for Saturday, May 8, also in Spangler Stadium. Friday night Commencement will be followed on Saturday by celebrations beginning at 8:00AM where graduates will be recognized as they cross the stage. Following […]

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    Emergency Response Guide

    Reporting an Emergency The fastest, most direct way to obtain emergency assistance is to dial 911. The fastest, most direct way to obtain emergency assistance is to dial 911. The above procedures are to be used when reporting any emergency situation that requires an immediate response from Law Enforcement or Emergency Medical Services. This could […]

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    Gardner-Webb Remembers the Life and Legacy of Robert B. Tucker, who Passed Away on Sept. 30

    The Generosity of Shoe Show Inc. Co-Founder Helped Transform the University’s Campus BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Robert B. Tucker, a visionary entrepreneur who shared a dream that forever enhanced the Gardner-Webb University campus, passed away on Sept. 30, 2023. A devoted husband, father and businessman, Robert was known for his humble attitude and heart for helping others. […]

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    Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

    Become an instructional leader who will create and strategically manage processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of educational practices and acquire tools needed to provide professional leadership in curriculum, teacher education, and professional development in the schools. The purpose of the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and […]

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    Campus Visitor Policy

    Purpose and Scope The safety and well-being of Gardner-Webb University students, faculty, staff, and visitors are of paramount importance.  This policy sets forth rules and expectations for the conduct of visitors while on the University Campus.  Please note: Additional specific rules, regulations and procedures governing visitor activities on campus may be found in other University publications, […]

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    Grievances

    If a student or employee of Gardner-Webb University or a visitor to the Gardner-Webb campus believes he or she has been discriminated against based on a disability or has a complaint or concern regarding accommodations/services, the student, employee or visitor has the option of bringing the concern to the staff of the Noel Center for […]

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    University Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy Gardner-Webb is an alcohol and drug-free campus. This information is provided to all students, faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive overview of the health risks and legal implications related to alcohol and other drug use and to serve as a reference for on- and off-campus resources. Tobacco Policy Gardner-Webb […]

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    Gardner-Webb Faculty and Staff Present Awards for Academic Excellence and Service to the Campus and Community

    Students Recognized by the University’s Four Colleges, the School of Divinity, Athletics, and Student Development BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University recently recognized students for academic excellence and community service. Winners of these awards exemplify the University’s core values of faith, service and leadership in their classrooms and communities. In honor of the award, each student may […]

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    Incident Management Policy

    Section 1: Incident Management 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose The Incident Management component of the GWU Risk Management Plan (GWU-RMP) establishes procedures and duties in order to adequately respond to emergencies as part of university policy and applicable regulatory codes and standards. Area occupants, administration, staff, and students are expected to be familiar with emergency procedures, […]

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    International Office

    Welcome! Velkomen! Aybowan! ¡Bienvenidos! Yo Koso! Dobre Doshli! Shagatom! Mirë Se Erdhët! One Gardner-Webb community built from many languages, cultures, and experiences. Welcome to the Gardner-Webb community. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students, the Office of International Programs (OIP) is excited to support, enrich, and encourage our diverse student and faculty population, no […]

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    Live Mascot Program

    Gardner-Webb Live Mascot Program Hello, I am Bo the Bulldog, but you can call me Bo! I am the Official Mascot-in-training of Gardner-Webb University. If you are interested in having me attend one of your events, details about our program or just looking to stay in touch, you’re in the right place! Connect with Bo […]

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    Technology Services FAQs

    How do I connect my computer to the wireless network? Do I have access to wired ethernet in my room? Gardner-Webb’s residential areas are wireless-only. Please use the wireless network for all access. If you encounter any problems please contact Technology Services at (704) 406-4647. Can I access the wireless network if I’m a visitor […]

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    Organize a Visit

    Visitors to the Broyhill Adventure Course fall into one of two categories: On Campus Groups Gardner-Webb athletic teams, residence halls, student organizations, classes, faculty and staff, and students. Off Campus Groups Youth groups, birthday parties, school groups, athletic teams, camp programs, and families. Banks, management teams, office staffs, and administrative groups. Whatever your goals, we […]

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    Community Update November 24, 2020

    COVID-19 Executive Order North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper updated his COVID-19 Executive Order yesterday, and some of the changes included in the update impact us on campus. Since the changes take effect at 5:00 pm on November 25, you will want to make sure that you follow the updated rules as you prepare to return […]

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    Dr. Jim McConnell

    Education B.S.E.E., North Carolina State University M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Ph.D., Baylor University Biography James R. McConnell, Jr., a native of Indianapolis, IN, joined the Gardner-Webb School of Divinity faculty in 2009. Dr. McConnell serves as the Associate Dean of the School of Divinity and Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation, teaching classes in all […]

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    Dr. Tracy Arnold, DNP, RN, CNE

    Education DNP, Gardner-Webb University MSN, Gardner-Webb University BSN, Gardner-Webb University ADN, Gardner-Webb University Clinical Practice Experience Medical-Surgical Critical Care Nursing Administration Professional Memberships National League for Nurses (NLN) LEAD Alumni Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society in Nursing Quality Matters Master Reviewer ACEN Site Visitor

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    Dr. Charles Moore

    Education Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A., George Mason University B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville Biography Professor of Spanish at GWU since 1997, Dr. Charles B. Moore has spent over two years of his academic career living, working, traveling, and studying in Spain and over ten Latin American countries. He served […]

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    Dr. Candice Rome, DNP, RN, CNE

    Education DNP, Gardner-Webb University MSN, Gardner-Webb University BSN, Winston-Salem State University ADN, Foothills Nursing Consortium Clinical Practice Experience Medical-Surgical Outpatient Surgery Women’s and Children’s Services Professional Memberships Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society in Nursing Alpha Sigma Lambda National League for Nurses Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses ACEN Site Visitor

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    Dr. Nicole Waters, DNP, RN, CNE

    Education DNP, Gardner-Webb-University MSN, Western Carolina University BSN, Gardner-Webb University ADN, Gaston College Clinical Practice Experience Medical-Surgical Pediatrics Orthopedics Professional Memberships ACEN Site Visitor International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INASCL) National League for Nurses (NLN) Member National League for Nurses (NLN) LEAD Alumni North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council Member North Carolina […]

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    Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Appoints Three Faculty Members to Endowed Positions

    Honor Recognizes Accomplishments of Dr. Danny West, Dr. Jim McConnell and Dr. Sophia Steibel BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Three Gardner-Webb University faculty members in the M. Christopher White School of Divinity received honors recently. Dr. Danny West, Dr. Jim McConnell and Dr. Sophia Steibel have been appointed to endowed chair positions. “Selections are based on a distinguished […]

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    Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Hosts Winter Bible Study Preview

    Dr. Jim McConnell Leads Overview of the Book of Ephesians BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity hosts the Winter Bible Study Preview on Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hope Hall, Tucker Student Center. School of Divinity Associate Dean Jim McConnell, professor of New Testament Interpretation, will lead the study […]

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    Advent Reflection: Day 13

    Friday, December 10 Amos 8:4–12; 2 Corinthians 9:1–15 The Magi had no idea they were birthing a financial dynamo that would someday propel the economy of America in the far west. Nonetheless, with those three gifts, the mysterious visitors from the East initiated “the season of giving.” In our family, not unlike others, we go all […]

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    Gardner-Webb, Ruby C. Hunt Y and Town of Boiling Springs Host Octoberfest

    Fun Evening for Families on Oct. 26 Includes Trunk-or-Treat, Inflatables, Games and More BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—An annual fall tradition on the Gardner-Webb campus since 2005, Octoberfest will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Joining the GWU campus as hosts for the second year are […]

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    Advent Reflection: Day 21

    Saturday, December 19 Judges 13:2–24; John 7:40–52 As a child, I was taught that Christmas was not about receiving gifts, but about giving them. Nonetheless, I still remember waking up every Christmas morning and running to my living room to open the gifts that I was privileged enough to have waiting for me under the Christmas […]

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    University Police

    The University Police Department is a multi-functional service agency dedicated to the protection of the University community through local, state, and federal laws. Crime prevention and campus safety are shared responsibilities that require the cooperation and involvement of students and employees alongside the eight full-time officers who have been certified by the N.C. Attorney General’s Office. […]

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    Foreign Languages

    What can I do with a Major in Foreign Languages? Government Job Types Employers Strategies Arts, Media & Entertainment Job Types Employers Strategies Insurance & Commerce Job Types Employers Strategies Travel & Tourism Job Types Employers Strategies Interpretation & Translation Job Types Employers Strategies Service & Education Job Types Employers Strategies Strategies for Placement in […]

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    Asheville, NC

    The largest city in the North Carolina mountains, Asheville is 74 miles from Gardner-Webb. The city has grown from a manufacturing center to a vacation and resort destination for travelers from around the world. A strong and vibrant downtown, which includes most of the historical buildings from the past, supports arts, retail, and restaurant culture. […]

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    Staff Council Bylaws

    Article 1: Purpose and Goals Section 1. Purpose: The Staff Council represents all employees at Gardner-Webb University below the rank of Vice President who do not have faculty contract.  The Staff Council’s mission is to serve the interests and needs of the Gardner-Webb University staff pertaining to their daily activities and work conditions as they […]

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    Animals on Campus Policy

    This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of the campus community while providing students and employees with clear direction as to which types of animals are allowed on or in University grounds and facilities and which conditions apply in any given situation or location. This policy divides animals on campus into five […]

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    Commencement Frequently Asked Questions

    Information for Graduates, Family and Friends Commencement will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Spangler Stadium. The Commencement Ceremony will be followed by College or School Recognition events on Friday, May 3, 2024 at various locations on campus. Ticket information, weather plans, schedules, parking and more can be found below: **We will be […]

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    Gardner-Webb Library

    GWU Library Bulldog OneSearch Advanced Search Search terms: Databases by Title | Journal Titles | Search the Catalog | Renew Items | LibGuides Need Help? Get answers quickly with Reference Chat. chat loading… Schedule a Research Consultation Ask a Librarian Summer Hours Week of August 15-16 Weekday Library Hours Monday, Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 […]

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    How to Get to Gardner-Webb

    Main Campus Directions Gardner-Webb University is located in the Piedmont section of western North Carolina, one of the most desirable and rapidly developing areas of our nation. Boiling Springs is a small rural town. Nearby Shelby, a city of 22,000, is noted for its support of the arts as the home of state and national […]

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    Dr. Natalie Edwards Bishop Promoted to Dean of Gardner-Webb’s Dover Library

    Alumna and Associate Dean has Served Library Since 2007 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Aubrey has announced the promotion of Dr. Natalie Edwards Bishop to dean of Dover Library. Bishop currently serves as associate dean and University archivist. “Dr. Bishop brings a determination to increase usage of […]

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    Cleveland County Study Reports Gardner-Webb’s Total Economic Impact: $155.3 Million

    Report by Tourism Economics Commissioned by Visit Cleveland County, N.C. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A new study by Tourism Economics, which was commissioned by Visit Cleveland County, N.C., has documented and determined the economic impacts of four organizations, including Gardner-Webb University. The comprehensive report analyzed data from 2022 and concluded that GWU generated a total economic impact […]

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    Special Weekend Introduces Families to the Gardner-Webb Experience

    Activities Include Tailgate Before Runnin’ Bulldogs First Home Game BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Families are invited to experience their student’s home at Gardner-Webb University for Family Weekend on Sept. 8-10. Activities begin on Friday at 8 p.m. with Sweet Bingo, include the first home football game on Saturday—GWU vs. Elon—and end with a worship service on Sept. […]

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    GWU School of Divinity Alumnus Comforts Families in COVID-19 Hot Spot

    Chaplain Will Runyon, ’05, Serves in Albany, Ga., One of the Hardest Hit Areas in the World     Despite protective masks and gowns designed to keep him and his patients safe, Will Runyon, chaplain director for Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Ga., found a way to offer comfort in agonizing circumstances. The 2005 School […]

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    Dancing with Wolves (And Lemurs, Foxes and Monkeys)

    GWU Alumnus Christopher Lile ’17 TravelsNear and Far to Defend Animals From bottle-feeding a grey fox pup, to advocating for red wolves, and researching lemurs or studying red-tailed monkeys, Christopher Lile is passionate about protecting wildlife. Over the last several years, the 2017 alumnus of Gardner-Webb University has followed his interests to Madagascar, Africa; Issa […]

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    Call Me ‘Flossie’

    She’s barely 5-feet tall, but one should not be fooled by her stature. Although she is as down-to-earth as they come, Florence “Flossie” Bonner, wife of Gardner-Webb University’s 12th president, Dr. Frank Bonner, is leaving her successor with some pretty big shoes to fill. She was a force in the classroom, having taught complicated algebraic […]

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    Dr. Steven Harmon

    Education Biography Steven R. Harmon began teaching in the School of Divinity in 2010. He regularly teaches Christian History and Theology I and II, Christian Ethics, Theological Integration Capstone Seminar, and elective courses in Christian history and theology. Dr. Harmon is the author of Every Knee Should Bow: Biblical Rationales for Universal Salvation in Early Christian […]

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    Dr. Paula Qualls

    Education PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary BA, University of South Carolina Classes Taught Hebrew, Sacred Writings, Pentateuch, Prophets, Old Testament Theology, Spiritual Formation Biography Paula Qualls joined the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy in 1999.  Prior to that, she taught for two years at Campbellsville University in Kentucky and […]

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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
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    Meet Rachel Gaura: Gardner-Webb’s Newest Tucker Scholar

    High School Senior Demonstrates ‘Service to the Gospel with a Heart for Humanity’ Gardner-Webb University’s 2022 Tucker Scholar, Rachel Gaura of Chapin, S.C., is known for her willingness to serve her church, school and community with a caring spirit and humble nature. The teacher who nominated her for the Tucker Heart, Soul Mind and Strength […]

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    Gardner-Webb Faculty Members Achieve Promotions and Tenure

    Seven Receive New Titles and Five Earn Tenure BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— Gardner-Webb University officials recently announced promotions for seven faculty members and tenure for five. Promotions and tenure are awarded after an extensive application and review process that includes evaluations by the appropriate dean or department chair, the provost, and the president. “It’s a milestone […]

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    Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps Returns to Gardner-Webb for Training Camp

    World-Class Student Musicians and Performers Will Spend a Month at GWU BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—After cancelling camp and its touring season last summer, Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps will return to Gardner-Webb University on June 5 for an intense month of learning. The group, which includes 184 members, 40 teaching staff, and 10 administrators plus […]

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    Gardner-Webb Facilities & Maintenance: ‘Please Don’t Feed Geese and other Wildlife’

    Feeding is Harmful for the Birds and Encourages Their Presence on Campus BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The ducks and Canadian geese living around Lake Hollifield on the Gardner-Webb University campus are entertaining to watch. However, what they leave behind on the grass and sidewalks destroys vegetation and carries diseases and bacteria. Additionally, nesting geese will chase people […]

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    Canine ATF Agent Shows Gardner-Webb Students How He Sniffs Out Evidence

    Union County Fire Marshall Kevin Rigoli and ATF Senior Investigator Darren Solomon Lead Demonstration BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Camden, a four-legged agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently demonstrated his skills in fire investigation for Gardner-Webb University students. An official ignitable liquid detection canine, he’s trained to sniff out miniscule amounts of […]

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    Gardner-Webb’s Octoberfest Returns with Community Partners

    Ruby C. Hunt YMCA and Town of Boiling Springs Join in Hosting a Fun Evening for Families BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—An annual fall tradition returns this year—with more activities and new partnerships. Gardner-Webb University’s Octoberfest will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Joining the GWU campus […]

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    Ron Newcomb is Gardner-Webb University’s Next Chief of Police

    Cleveland County Native Has Nearly Three Decades of Law Enforcement Experience BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A familiar face on the Gardner-Webb Campus has been named the University’s next Chief of Police. Ron Newcomb, who began his law enforcement career in 1993, has served as GWU assistant chief since 2020. He succeeds Chief Barry Johnson, who retired in […]

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    ‘Sup Dawgs Food Truck Serves Specialty Items for GWU Campus and Community

    Mobile Kitchen Offers Choices for GW Sports Fans, Special Events, and Available by Request  BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—’Sup Dawgs—the new Aramark food truck on the Gardner-Webb University campus—provides a regular game day menu of specialty burgers, hot dogs and Philly cheesesteak. Seasonal and other select items will be added for spotlight events, and the truck is […]

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    New York Times Ranks Gardner-Webb No. 1 in N.C. for Campus Safety

    The University Also Ranks No. 10 in Safety for Schools in the South and No. 46 Nationally BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A new interactive tool created by the editors of The New York Times ranks Gardner-Webb University No. 1 for campus safety on its list of 26 public and private colleges in North Carolina. The Times chose […]

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