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Gardner-Webb Hosts Carolina Crown’s First Performance of 2024 Season on Saturday, June 15

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A!er nearly a month of rehearsals on the Gardner-Webb campus and keeping fans in suspense, Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps officially announced the title of this year’s production: Promethean. Born from Greek mythology, the story of Prometheus is one of heroism, sacrifice, hope, and progress. Crown will tell the hero’s story in four acts.
Gardner-Webb’s Searight PACE Approved by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

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Gardner-Webb University’s Searight Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program has been accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. Dr. Lorell Gordon, assistant professor for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, led the effort to obtain approval and also coordinated topics and instructors for the Mental Health Counseling courses offered through PACE.
Gardner-Webb Team Partners with Kudvumisa Foundation in Eswatini/Swaziland

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Kudvumisa means “to praise” in the language of the people in Eswatini/Swaziland. It’s also the name chosen by Kudvumisa Foundation, an organization that provides medical clinics to people in this African county where medical care is lacking and HIV/Aids is prevalent.
Gardner-Webb Women’s Swimmer Alexandra Haasser Receives Big South Conference’s Prestigious George A. Christenberry Award

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The Big South recognized Alexandra “Alex” Haasser as one of six studentathletes to receive the Conference’s prestigious Christenberry Award for Academic Excellence. The award is given to male and female student-athletes who attain the highest GPA during their undergraduate collegiate careers. It is the 12th consecutive year at least six student-athletes have been honored.
Gardner-Webb Team Shows ‘God’s Love From a Diaper Bag’ to Moms in Kentucky

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In Jenkins, Ky., unemployment is high, homes are dilapidated, and people are still recovering from a flood in July 2022 that took many lives and destroyed property. A former coal-mining town, this area has been called “the poorest of the poor.”
Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant Studies Celebrates Two Milestones

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies and its new Director, Associate Professor Ashley B. Kernicky, celebrated two milestones in May. The 29-member Class of 2024 graduated. After passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), they will serve in communities across the country. Then, the PA White Coat Ceremony recognized 32 members of the 2025 cohort, who are entering the clinical phase of the program.
Tickets on Sale Now for Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Concert on June 8 at Gardner-Webb

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Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass brings its signature sound to the Brinkley Amphitheater stage to begin Gardner-Webb University’s inaugural “Summer in the Springs” Concert Series on June 8. Marsalis has played all over the world, won numerous awards and competitions and received accolades for his evocative interpretation, impeccable virtuosity and beauty of sound.
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Mason Miller Records 10 Saves for Oakland A’s This Season

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Dominant, flamethrower, electric — all adjectives describing Oakland A’s rookie closer and former Gardner-Webb baseball pitcher Mason Miller. Since the start of the 2024 MLB season, Miller has continued to wow spectators and commentators with his fastballs and strikeouts.
Gardner-Webb’s Department of Natural Sciences Receives Funds for Undergraduate Researchers

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North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) awarded two of 11 Undergraduate Research Program Grants to students in the Gardner-Webb Department of Natural Sciences. Tuyet “Snow” Anh Nguyen, a chemistry major, and Kyndal Elaina Jackson, a biology major, received over $500 each to complete their research in the 2024 Fall Semester.
Members of Gardner-Webb’s Concert Choir Ready for Trip and D-Day Observance

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The Gardner-Webb Department of Music started making plans last year for its trip to France to perform during the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Soon, the many hours of practice and preparation will be rewarded as 16 students and two faculty members experience the reality of Paris, Normandy and Caen. Generous supporters of the University helped to provide the funds to make this trip possible for the group.
Gardner-Webb Signs Bailey Wigness to Contract Extension

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Gardner-Webb Head So!ball Coach Bailey Wigness has signed a contract extension, the Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday, May 28. This past season, Wigness led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to their highest finish in the Big South since the 2012 season.
Gardner-Webb Clubs Recognized for Service to Campus and Community

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Hope Saunders, Gardner-Webb assistant director of Student Engagement, recently recognized leaders and advisors of the University’s clubs and organizations.
Gardner-Webb Computer Science Major Andrew Cook, ’24, Enjoys a Challenge

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Computer science 2024 alumnus Andrew Cook enrolled at Gardner-Webb University, because he is passionate about the evolving nature of technology and the impact it has on society. He also knew the quality of the program, because his brother and father graduated from GWU with degrees in computer science and computer information systems.
Gardner-Webb Remembers Lives of Fallen Service Members During Memorial Day Observance on May 24

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Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff, along with members of the community, gathered in front of Hamrick Hall on May 24 to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives serving their country. In his speech, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Whitaker shared a personal story to remember his friends who gave their lives on a mission to save others.
Gardner-Webb’s Annual Community Memorial Day Observance Scheduled for May 24

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Retired Master Sgt. John Whitaker, a decorated war veteran, will be the featured speaker for Gardner-Webb’s Annual Community Memorial Day Observance and Prayer Gathering. The service will be held on Friday, May 24, at 9:30 a.m. in front of Hamrick Hall. In case of rain, the program will be held in Dover Chapel.
Gardner-Webb Launches Interactive Campus Map to Improve Navigation and Engagement

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Gardner-Webb University has launched a new Interactive Map by Concept3D. The map covers the main campus and is accessible online on mobile and on desktop. Users can easily find buildings, amenities, and points of interest through the search bar or by navigating categories.
Gardner-Webb Students Honored for Volunteerism, Service and Leadership

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Gardner-Webb University students recently received recognition for their volunteerism, service and leadership in campus departments and groups during the 2023-2024 academic year. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Office of Christian Life and Service.
Seven Gardner-Webb Students Present Research at National Alpha Chi Convention

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The Gardner-Webb University North Carolina Zeta Chapter of Alpha Chi recently attended the honor society’s national convention in Birmingham, Ala. Noah Seip won the Patricia Graham Prize for world history, and four students completed a collaborative research project. The theme of the convention was “Leaders for Tumultuous Times.”
Students in Gardner-Webb’s Positive Psychology Course Spread Happiness Across Campus

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The field of Positive Psychology emerged in 2000 with an article written by American Psychological Association President Dr. Martin Seligman. He proposed a new approach to psychological research. Instead of only focusing on what’s wrong with a person, psychologists should study what’s right with a person.
Gardner-Webb Announces Spring 2024 President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll

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Gardner-Webb University officials are pleased to announce the Spring 2024 academic achievements.

Students who have earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester are named to the President’s List. These students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours. View the list here (https://gardner-webb.edu/about/o!ices-and-departments/office-of-the-registrar/presidentslist/).

The Dean’s List is composed of undergraduate college students with a grade point average of 4.0 if enrolled for 12-14 hours and 3.7 if enrolled for 15 or more hours with no grade lower than a “C.” The list is available here (https://gardner-webb.edu/about/o!ices-and-departments/office-of-theregistrar/ deans-list/).

The Honor Roll is composed of undergraduate college students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours must earn a 3.40 to a 3.69 Gardner-Webb University semester grade point average, with no grade below a “C.” Find the list here (https://gardner-webb.edu/about/o!ices-anddepartments/ o!ice-of-the-registrar/honor-roll/).
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc. Continues Generous Support of Gardner-Webb Students

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Gardner-Webb continually seeks scholarship opportunities for its students. A major partner in this endeavor is the Lettie Pate Whitehead (LPW) Foundation Inc. For nearly three decades, LPW has supported Christian higher education at GWU with a donation history reaching close to $4 million.
Gardner-Webb Exercise Science Students Present Research at Undergraduate Conference

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A dozen students from Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Exercise Science recently attended the Integrating Research in Science (IRIS) conference at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Gardner-Webb delegation was one of 21 groups that participated in the poster presentation section of the event.
Gardner-Webb Receives $150K from The Cannon Foundation

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Gardner-Webb recently received a $150,000 grant that will transform healthcare, science and fine art education at the University. Presented by The Cannon Foundation, this funding will benefit students in the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enriching educational experiences.
Gardner-Webb English Department and Broad River Review Host Foothills Writers Day

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High school students from five nearby counties recently participated in Foothills Writers Day on the Gardner-Webb University campus. Sponsored by the Department of English Language and Literature and the Broad River Review, the literary magazine of GWU, the event featured four GWU alumni, who shared about their work as young writers. The winners of the Foothills Writing Contest were also announced. The contest was open to ninth- through 12- graders in Cleveland, Gaston, Rutherford, Lincoln or Polk counties in North Carolina.
Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps Returns to Gardner-Webb on May 16

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Since moving to Boiling Springs in 2022, there’s one question Gardner- Webb University Director of Bands Dr. Sarah Fabian expects to be asked in May. Whether she’s walking around her neighborhood or in town, people want to know, “When’s that band getting here?”