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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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    Interviews

    Even with amazing credentials, an interview can make or break your prospects of a job offer. Preparation and practice are essential, and this section of our website is dedicated to helping you feel calm, collected, and ready to land that job! Ace the Interview Check out our online module to learn how to prepare well […]

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    Double Dawg Day Blitzes Record with Over $1 Million Raised

    Gardner-Webb University Receives Over 1,100 Gifts to Support Every Aspect of Campus Life BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the eighth year in a row, giving on Double Dawg Day, April 20, eclipsed the previous record with a one-day giving total of over $1 million. Whether funding scholarships, athletic facilities and training, or enhancing classrooms and labs, each […]

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    Introduction of GWU’s New VP and Director of Athletics Seen by Viewers Across the Globe

    Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich, a Leader in Athletics Administration, Begins His Role in Early October  BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The livestream introduction and welcome of Gardner-Webb University’s new Vice President and Director of Athletics, Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich, received more than 360 views from nine states: North and South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, Virginia, Indiana, […]

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    Perry Hildreth

    Professor of Philosophy T. Perry Hildreth (Professor of Philosophy) was selected to participate in the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, UK, August 7-10, 2022. Dr. Hildreth was among 7 scholars associated with Baptist life and institutions from the UK, Australia, Brazil, and the US who participated in the discussion of […]

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    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 […]

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    Sixth Annual #DoubleDawgDay Secures Investments in Gardner-Webb’s Future

    Gifts Exceeding $315K Surpass Last Year’s Total BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The sixth annual #DoubleDawgDay on April 29 was a record-breaking success, exceeding last year’s total with 757 gifts raising $315,597. Each gift will have a direct and lasting impact on the success of Gardner-Webb University and its students. “The last 24 hours have been nothing short […]

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    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 […]

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    Gardner-Webb Awards Degrees in Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 6 and 7

    More than 500 Graduates Honored with Traditional Ceremony and Separate Recognition Events BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University hosted commencement activities on May 6 and 7. Power 5 Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann was the guest speaker for Friday’s ceremony held in the Paul Porter Arena in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. More than 500 graduates were honored […]

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    Community Update: Commencement, Football and Upcoming Breaks

    Commencement North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper updated the Executive Order the week of February 26 and the changes included increasing “Outdoor” spaces and venues capacity to 30%. This allows 2,700 people in Spangler Stadium. With this change in mind, the University is excited to announce that we will hold May Commencement at 7:00 p.m. on […]

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    Advent Devotion: Day 8

    Sunday,  December 4 Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 Many of our societal norms were disrupted by the pandemic. One disruption that has persisted is “contactless waiting” for medical appointments. Prior to March 2020, patients were expected to go inside the healthcare provider’s front entrance, speak to a receptionist, and then sit in a waiting […]

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    Spring 2022 Commencement FAQs

    Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce over 500 students will receive degrees during spring commencement exercises held on May 6 -7, 2022. Students earned associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees from a variety of university programs. The University salutes these students and congratulates them for their significant achievements in higher education. Commencement Planning Commencement weekend […]

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    Godbold College of Business Alumni Board and Group

    The Godbold College of Business Alumni Board and Group, launched in 2018 with help from alumni Seth Cranfill and Lucas Beatty, offers special events for graduates. The group’s purpose is to bring awareness of happenings in the College of Business, to create networking opportunities for alumni and students and to help grow the College of […]

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    Gardner-Webb University Department of Music Plans Three Concerts in Dover Theatre

    Symphonic Band featured on April 22; Orchestra Brass, Percussion and Woodwinds on April 23; and Orchestra Strings on April 26 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music has three concerts scheduled over the next week. The GWU Symphonic Band, the Orchestra Brass, Percussion and Woodwind Sections, and the Orchestra Strings Section will present programs […]

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    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 […]

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    Robert Earle Morgan

    Professor Emeritus of French and Mathematics Dr. Robert Earle “Bob” Morgan, professor emeritus of French and mathematics, was born March 2, 1935, in Rutherfordton, N.C., the middle of three sons of Roy Gilbert and Sue Hampton Morgan. He attended Green Hill Elementary School. He was an honor graduate of Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School, where he […]

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    Barbara Jensen Cribb

    Associate Professor Emerita of Education Barbara Jensen Cribb (1928-2013), associate professor of education, dedicated her life to education. She began touching the lives of students during the years 1957-1959 in Clinton, Miss., as a kindergarten teacher at Clinton Baptist Church. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in 1962 with a major in both education […]

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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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    Gardner-Webb Founders Day Celebrates Contributions of University’s Visionary Leaders

    Observance on Nov. 30 Features Posthumous Presentation of Founders Medal to J.D. Huggins BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The founders of Gardner-Webb University were men and women with a bold vision to establish a Christian school in western North Carolina. On Dec. 2, 1905, they chartered Boiling Springs High School, which has evolved into a nationally-recognized university and […]

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    Macie Latham, ‘21, Participates in Internship After Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions

    Graphic Design Student Spends First Part of Summer Practicing Her Skills By Claire Coile, Intern for the Office of Communications and Media Relations Like many college students, Macie Latham, a rising senior at Gardner-Webb University, has learned to be flexible this summer. At first, her summer internship was cancelled due to the coronavirus and its […]

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    Homecoming Weekend Offers Traditional Events and Celebrates New Gardner-Webb Baseball Facility

    University Welcomes Alumni and Friends, Honors Hall-of-Famers and Distinguished Alumni BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Homecoming weekend at Gardner-Webb is packed with events to celebrate Bulldog Nation. From Oct. 28-30, the University will host traditional events, along with some new ones. The weekend is packed with opportunities to connect and engage, beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday and […]

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    Gardner-Webb Awards Degrees in Expanded Spring Commencement on May 7 and 8

    More than 500 Graduates Honored, Including Students Who Participated in Virtual Ceremonies During 2020 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University celebrated the return to in-person commencement activities on May 7 and 8 by achieving a university milestone. For the first time in the institution’s history, Friday’s ceremony was held under the lights in Ernest W. […]

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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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    First Theatre Majors Appeared on Television Twice During Four Years

    Playwright, Director C. Robert Jones Hired to Build Program To our readers: Gardner-Webb University celebrates a historic milestone in 2021—the 50th anniversary of senior college status. Transitioning to a four-year college in 1971 was the result of 10 years of planning and meeting goals. To celebrate this anniversary, Gardner-Webb will publish a series of articles […]

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    End-of-Year Reception Honors Top Gardner-Webb Club, Advisor and Event

    Program Celebrates the Work of all Clubs and Organizations on Campus BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Office of Student Engagement hosted its first Clubs and Organizations End-of-Year Reception recently. The event also included several first-time awards to recognize the Club of the Year, the Advisor of the Year and the Event of the Year. “We […]

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    Department of Communication, Art and Design Presents Senior Portfolio Show

    Reception for 23 Seniors will be Thursday in Tucker Student Center Gallery BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication, Art and Design presents its Senior Portfolio Show through May 2 in Ali Pouryousefi Gallery, Tucker Student Center. The group of 23 seniors will be honored at a reception on April 25 from 4-6 p.m. […]

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    Gardner-Webb Department of Communication, Art and Design Celebrates Senior Showcase on April 27

    Reception Features Works and Various Projects Created by Students During Their Academic Careers Written by Michael Causey BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Department of Communication, Art and Design will celebrate its annual Senior Showcase with a reception on April 27 in the Tucker Student Center. The event will be a walk-through style from 4 to 6 […]

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    Hall of Fame Gala

    Friday, October 27, 2023 Start the celebration of Homecoming 2023 with our Hall of Fame Gala. We invite all Alumni and Friends to join us for an evening filled with school spirit and love for our Runnin’ Bulldogs and the Hall of Fame Class of 2023. This semi-formal event will feature a reception, silent auction, […]

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    The Charlotte Center

    The GWU Charlotte Center is located at 8030 Arrowridge Blvd., Charlotte, in one of the south’s fastest growing urban markets. Easily accessible from I-77 and I-485, the Charlotte Center is 25,000 square feet of classroom, laboratory, technology and meeting space. The Center hosts a wide variety of graduate and degree completion programs as well as […]

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    Winter Family Weekend at Gardner-Webb Connects Families to the Undergraduate Experience

    Schedule Includes Athletic Events, Angie Keilhauer Concert, and Q&A with the President BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Winter Family Weekend (Feb. 10-12) at Gardner-Webb University offers a chance for families to experience life on campus and cheer on the Runnin’ Bulldogs in tennis, softball and basketball. Along with having fun, families are invited to celebrate their students’ achievements. […]

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    Festival of Lights

    Celebrate with us! The annual Festival of Lights will be the last event of the University’s Founders Day Celebration on November 30, 2023. The program begins at 7 p.m. in Dover Theatre, followed by a reception in Tucker Student Center. A beloved Christmas tradition since 1984, the event will include all the favorite activities that […]

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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 […]

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    Communication, Art and Design Showcase Features Works of 30 Gardner-Webb Students

    Over 60 Pieces Created by Students for Their Spring Coursework BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Thirty students in the Gardner-Webb Department of Communication, Art and Design will showcase over 60 pieces of their work in the 2024 Student Showcase. The display will hang in the Communication Studies Hall, 141 S. Main St., through May 2. The opening reception […]

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    ‘Exhibit of Work,’ by Gardner-Webb Adjunct Instructor Matthew Jones Featured in Tucker’s Pouryousefi Gallery

    Show Organized by GWU Exhibition Class on Display Through March 8 By Isabella Brown, ’24, Intern for University Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Matthew Jones, adjunct art instructor in the Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication, Art & Design, presents a gallery show through March 8 in the Ali Pouryousefi Memorial Art Gallery in Tucker Student Center. The […]

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    Gardner-Webb Hosts Panel Discussion for Women’s History Month

    BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Women gained the right to vote in 1920, the Equal Pay Act became law in 1963, and the Civil Rights Act passed in 1964. How did these historical moments affect local women? To celebrate Women’s History Month and explore these topics and others, the Gardner-Webb Office of Multicultural Affairs is hosting, “Generational Panel: […]

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    Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs Plan Energetic Debut at First Home Football Game

    New Director of Athletic Bands Sarah Fabian Excited to Lead The Sound of the Springs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Marching Bulldogs—Sound of the Springs—is eager to take the field for its first home football game on Sept. 1. New Director of Athletic Bands Dr. Sarah Fabian is proud of the enthusiasm band members have shown as […]

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    Distinguished Alumni Award

    Do you know of a Gardner-Webb Alum who lives, works, and serves in such a way that sets him or her apart from the crowd? If so, we would like to know. We recommend that you nominate this person for recognition in the Gallery of Distinguished Alumni. Each year, leading up to Homecoming, we accept […]

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    Alumni

    We build relationships for life. At Gardner-Webb, we are dedicated to serving our current and future alumni. Whether it’s information about Homecoming, opportunities through Career Development, keeping your peers updated on what you’re doing today, our team is here to help you stay connected to all things Gardner-Webb! Current Alumni From the moment you graduate, […]

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    Learning Resource Center Services

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    Tips for Developing an Internship Program Schedule

    To ensure your interns get valuable exposure to the different areas of your organization, consider developing an internship program schedule populated with activities for interns to connect more deeply with the company, build skills, and bond with one another. One of the keys to developing an effective internship program schedule is to start early. It […]

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    JEE History

    A Brief History of the First Five Years A Labor of Love The Journal of Ethics and Entrepreneurship was born in the fall of 2008, after a monumental gift from John and Linda Godbold to the College of Business at Gardner-Webb University provided funding for both a Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship and a journal […]

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    Employer Internship Guidebook

    What is an Internship? Because the parties involved in the internship process—students, colleges and universities, and employers—have differing objectives, it is important to have a definition of “internship” upon which all parties can agree. To establish uniformity in the use and application of the term “internship,” the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recommends […]

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    Balsam Range & Fireside Collective

    Gardner-Webb’s Brinkley Amphitheater Hosts Balsam Range and Fireside Collective Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program […]

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    Meet Our Scholars

    Gardner-Webb’s Tucker Scholars are a diverse group with many interests and one characteristic in common: They live out the University’s motto: Pro Deo et Humanitate – For God and Humanity. Read more about them below. About the Tucker Scholarship Established in 2019 by Carolyn and Robert Tucker, the award includes full-tuition, room and board for […]

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    Images include a compilation of different events. Men’s basketball plays at Gardner-Webb University. Bible Exhibit Reception held in Tucker Student Center. Nursing Department Round table on Friday February 28th.

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    Dr. Steven R. Harmon, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor of Historical Theology, School of Divinity Dr. Harmon’s book Seeds of the Church: Towards an Ecumenical Baptist Ecclesiology, co-edited with Teun van der Leer, Henk Bakker, and Elizabeth Newman, was published by Cascade Books in December. Its point of departure is the response to the World Council of Churches convergence text The Church: Towards a Common Vision by […]

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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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    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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    University Posting

    University Posting The Gardner-Webb University Posting Policy has been designed to keep the campus buildings clean and in good condition. For the purposes of this policy, a poster is defined as any form of print publicity, with no regard to size, shape, or content that is in a public area. There are certain regulations to […]

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    Noel Center Student Handbook

    Housing Accommodations Policy Gardner-Webb University will consider reasonable housing accommodations for students with disabilities when documentation shows that a private room is a necessary method of meeting the housing needs of a student with a disability. Gardner-Webb will consider exceptions to its general room rate structure. In order for the student with a disability to […]

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    Four Gardner-Webb Alumni Recognized as Distinguished Alumni of the Year

    Honorees include Dr. Patricia Palmer, Rear Adm. Terry Eddinger, Jon-Eric Sullivan and Dr. Kimberly Moore BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb honored outstanding members of the University family as GWU’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni of The Year during Homecoming activities on Oct. 23. Since 1957, The Gallery of Distinguished Alumni has honored alumni who have made significant contributions in […]

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    GWU Hosts North Carolina A&T for Big South Championship Saturday

    GWU Competing for First Title Since 2003 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (5-5, 4-0 Big South) will host North Carolina A&T (7-3, 4-0 Big South) in the Big South Conference Championship Game on Saturday, Nov. 19, at noon in Ernest W. Spangler Stadium. Tickets for the Big South title game in Boiling Springs are […]

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    Gardner-Webb’s Brinkley Amphitheater Hosts Balsam Range and Fireside Collective

    Award-Winning Bluegrass Groups from Western North Carolina Play on Nov. 18 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18. Doors open at 4 […]

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    Gardner-Webb University Senior Art Majors Display Their Works in Ali Pouryousefi Gallery

    Show by Isabel Gallimore, MaryEvelyn Murray and Megan Addington on Exhibit Through April 12 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Works by Gardner-Webb seniors Isabel Gallimore, MaryEvelyn Murray and Megan Addington will be featured in the Ali Pouryousefi Gallery in Tucker Student Center through April 12. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday […]

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    Javonda Adams, ’22, Honors Her Black History and Culture Every Day

    Gardner-Webb Alumna Pursuing Master’s in American Sign Language Pedagogy “If you do not like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou Maya Angelou is one of Javonda Adams’ heroes, and the above quote one of her favorites. Adams, an alumna of Gardner-Webb University, is inspired by the famous poet’s […]

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    Undergraduate American Sign Language Programs

    Train for a career in communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing. Gardner-Webb provides you with the necessary training to become proficient in the language. As a student, you’ll have opportunities to join the Deaf Club, students dedicated to promoting deaf awareness and assisting the deaf community and general population; Joyful Hands, a ministry […]

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    We Get to Write Our Own Ending

    Paralympic Swimmer and Author, Mallory Weggemann Reflects on Her Journey Contributing writer Shelley Stockton Sitting atop the podium on Aug. 27, 2021, three-time Paralympic swimmer and former Gardner-Webb student-athlete, Mallory Weggemann won her first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. After nearly nine years of working towards this moment, it was finally here. […]

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    Community Update: Current Data, Commencement & Summer School

    Gardner-Webb community,  For the past 14 months, we have communicated regularly with you to provide vital information related to the COVID pandemic and its impact on our campus.  In our weekly or bi-weekly “Community Updates,” we have detailed the number of positive cases among our faculty, staff and students, as well as the number of […]

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    Dr. Bernhard Martin

    Education Ph.D., McGill University M.A., University of Waterloo – Ontario  B.A. Equivalent, University of Mannheim – Germany  Research Interests Medieval German Literature, Cultural Studies Publications Die Nibelungen im Spiegelkabinett des deutschen Nationalbewußtseins. Studie zur literarischen Rezeption in der Jugend- und Unterhaltungsliteratur von 1819-2002. MĂźnchen: Iudicium Verlag, 2004. Nibelungen-Metamorphosen: Die Geschichte eines Mythos. MĂźnchen: Iudicium Verlag, […]

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    During February, Gardner-Webb Joins Black History Month Celebration

    BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— In February, Gardner-Webb University joins the annual celebration of Black History Month, or National African American History Month. The Black History Month 2020 theme, “African Americans and the Vote,” is in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (1920) granting women’s suffrage and the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment (1870) giving […]

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    Running Back D.J. Hancock Awarded Full Athletics Scholarship Following Practice

    Hancock is a walk-on from Summerville, S.C. By GWU Athletics BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb head football coach Tre Lamb singled out D.J. Hancock at the conclusion of a rainy Thursday afternoon practice and by the end of the day the redshirt sophomore was all smiles. Lamb surprised Hancock, a walk-on from Summerville (S.C.) High, with […]

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    Gardner-Webb University to Hold Expanded Spring Commencement on May 7 and 8

    Event on May 7 Features Speaker and Fireworks; Celebrations on May 8 Recognize Individual Graduates BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Officials at Gardner-Webb University are pleased to announce a return to in-person commencement services for the Class of 2021. Two days of celebrations are planned for May 7 and 8 in Spangler Stadium. In addition, students who graduated […]

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    Gardner-Webb Art and Communication Students Exhibit Diverse Talents in Senior Show

    Annual Event Held on April 15 in Tucker Student Center Written by Michael Harvey, ’21, Public Relations Major BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication & New Media and the Department of Visual Arts will team up to present the annual Senior Show, as it opens for display on Thursday, April 15, in Tucker […]

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    Exhibit by GWU Art Professor Featured on July 8-Aug. 12 at Cleveland County Arts Council

    Doug Knotts’ Sculptures Inspired by African American Experiences BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A collection of 26 sculptures by Doug Knotts, professor and chair of the Gardner-Webb University Department of Visual Arts, views racial tensions across the country through the lens of historical elements from African culture. The terra cotta pieces, called “Unarmed African American Portrait Heads,” will […]

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    Gardner-Webb Campus Community, Including New Mascot Bo, Gathers for 2021 Fall Academic Convocation

    Students Honored for Academic Achievements; President Dr. William M. Downs Expresses Thanks, Encourages Action BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William M. Downs opened his remarks at the 2021 Fall Academic Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, by expressing his gratefulness. “Thanks to the grace and glory of God, we are together again in this […]

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    Gardner-Webb Hosts New Tradition: Spring Family Weekend

    Various Activities Give Families Opportunity to Experience Their Students’ Home at GWU BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A new spring tradition begins at Gardner-Webb University on Feb. 11-13. The Office of Student Engagement is hosting a family weekend, where families can experience their students’ home at GWU. Throughout the weekend, families and their students are encouraged to attend […]

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    GWU President Names Interim VP for Christian Life and Service

    Neal Payne, Associate Minister for Student Ministries, Begins New Role on Aug. 1 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University President William Downs has appointed Neal Payne as interim vice president for Christian Life and Service, effective Aug. 1. Payne presently serves as associate minister for Student Ministries. He succeeds Tracy Jessup, who will retire at the end […]

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    Gardner-Webb Revives Celebration of Founders Day on Dec. 1

    Activities Begin with Morning Convocation and Include Presentation of Inaugural Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is honoring the dedicated leaders in its past by reviving the celebration of Founders Day with special activities on Dec. 1. A highlight of the day is the presentation of the inaugural Founders Medal. This award recognizes individuals who […]

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    Gardner-Webb Celebrates Leaders of the Past on Founders Day, Dec. 1

    Activities Begin with Morning Convocation and Include Presentation of Inaugural Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—From Gardner-Webb University’s origins as a high school through its evolution into a nationally-recognized university and leader in Christian higher education, each chapter of institutional history has been penned by men and women of profound vision and relentless dedication.  Those who […]

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    Gardner-Webb Programs Highlight Service to Remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Week of Activities Includes Volunteering to Help Charlotte Area Agencies BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his ideals and leadership, but he was above all, a servant. According to the Nobel Foundation, King traveled over 6 million miles from 1957 to 1968 and spoke over 2,500 times, appearing wherever there was […]

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    GWU Hunt School of Nursing Recognizes MSN Student in Celebration of National Nurses Month

    Christina M. Hollingsworth Cares for Patients While Working on Master’s in Nursing As nurses around the world are on the frontlines of caring for patients with the coronavirus, it’s appropriate that even before the pandemic began, 2020 was designated as the “Year of the Nurse.” The declaration by the World Health Assembly celebrates the 200th anniversary […]

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