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  Gardner-Webb Students Debate Ethics in Democracy and Citizenship in Virtual Ethics Bowl

  Office of University Communications

  The 11th annual Ethics Bowl sponsored by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) was held virtually again this year. The theme for the event was Ethics in Democracy and Citizenship. Gardner-Webb University was one of 13 colleges to participate.

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  Gardner-Webb Biology Honor Society Inducts New Members

  Office of University Communications

  Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Biology Honor Society held its induction ceremony on March 2. The society is dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of the biological sciences.

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  Degree Completion Student’s Values Align with Gardner-Webb’s Mission

  Office of University Communications

  Whether on the job or in his free time, Lee Stiles of Morehead City, N.C., can be found helping people in the community. Stiles, who works full time with the Onslow County Health Department, is a student in the Gardner-Webb University Degree Completion Program. He graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in human services technology and minor in nonprofit leadership.

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  Gardner-Webb’s 7th Annual Double Dawg Day Coming on April 7th

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University’s Seventh Annual Double Dawg Day is one month away—on an easy date to remember—April 7th. On this annual day of giving, supporters have the chance to take advantage of matching opportunities that could double the impact.

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  GWU Celebrates Runnin’ Bulldog Basketball with All-Star Panel

  Office of University Communications

  To tip off the Big South Tournament (March 1-6) at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., a panel of Gardner-Webb University basketball greats discussed the program’s past victories and future possibilities. Moderated by President William Downs, the all-star athletes relived their glory days, talked about rivals, signature moves and gave tournament advice to the Runnin’ Bulldog teams.

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  Distinguished Artist Series Features Organ Concert by Gardner-Webb’s Staff Accompanist

  Office of University Communications

  Timothy Scruggs, staff accompanist for the Gardner-Webb University Department of Music, will be the featured performer in the next Distinguished Artist Series concert. Scruggs, a GWU alumnus, has served in his position at GWU since 2003. His program of organ music will be on March 8 at 8 p.m. in Dover Chapel.

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  Gardner-Webb Concert Choir Presents Spring Tour, ‘pro Deo et Humanitate’

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Concert Choir presents its Spring Tour, “pro Deo et Humanitate (For God and Humanity),” on March 10 at 8 p.m. in Dover Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. Additionally, the 19-member choir will present a preview concert on Sunday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Shelby, N.C.

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  GWU Foothills Commitment, Piedmont Promise Deliver Quality Education Close to Home

  Office of University Communications

  Through financial aid offerings like the Foothills Commitment and Piedmont Promise, students like Paden White, of Shelby, N.C., pursue high-quality education in their own backyard. Nearby Gardner-Webb University offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors, and opportunities for missions and community service—all in a close-knit community.

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  Gardner-Webb Ceramic Students Donate Bowls for Local Arts Fundraiser

  Office of University Communications

  Every spring, Gardner-Webb University professor Doug Knotts requires each of his ceramic students to make 20 bowls. The repetition helps them learn and improve their technique, and the pottery is donated to the Cleveland County Arts Council for its fundraiser, “Bowling for Dollars.”

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  Gardner-Webb Counseling Center Sponsors Everybody Knows Somebody 5K on March 5

  Office of University Communications

  Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of individuals seeking help for eating disorders has increased dramatically. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) reports that calls to its helpline rose by 107 percent. On the Gardner-Webb University campus, students battling eating disorders receive help from the Counseling Center and the annual fundraiser, Everybody Knows Somebody 5k Walk/Run.

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  GWU Celebrates Runnin’ Bulldog Basketball with Free Event

  Office of University Communications

  Basketball fans are preparing to journey to Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., for the Big South Tournament on March 1-6. Tipping off the first of the festivities for Gardner-Webb University Runnin’ Bulldog fans is an opportunity to attend a panel discussion celebrating the history—and future—of GWU basketball.

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  Spartanburg (S.C.) Community College Partners with Gardner-Webb to Offer Co-Admission Agreements

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and Spartanburg (S.C.) Community College (SCC) officials signed agreements on Feb. 24 that expand transfer pathways for the schools. The “Bulldog Bound” direct-entry admission program will provide a seamless pathway for SCC students transferring to Gardner-Webb. Additionally, a separate Business Pathway Agreement creates direct admission into the GWU Degree Completion Program for bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management.

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  Alumnus, Dr. Kevin Prime, Promotes Overall Wellness at Chiropractic Clinic in Lyman, S.C.

  Office of University Communications

  As a member of the Track and Field team at Gardner-Webb University, Kevin Prime, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, set school records in 2003 for the 60 m dash and in 2005 for the 55 m. Today, Dr. Kevin Prime is again breaking ground in the community of Lyman, S.C., as the owner of Elite Wellness Center, a chiropractic practice that also employs a medical doctor and nurse practitioner.

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  Gardner-Webb Hosts Panel Discussion on Black Health and Wellness for Black History Month

  Office of University Communications

  The final two programs of Gardner-Webb University’s Black History Month celebration will be held this week. The first event is a panel discussion centered on the 2022 National Theme: Black Health and Wellness. Sponsored by The College of Health Sciences and the School of Graduate Studies, Varied Perspectives on Black Health and Wellness, featuring GWU alumni and faculty, will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the College of Health Sciences, Room 261.

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  Meet Kylee Morris, of Newport, N.C., Third Tucker Scholar at Gardner-Webb

  Office of University Communications

  In the Gospel of Mark 12:29-31, Jesus gives the two most important commandments: “Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself.” These verses form the foundation for Gardner-Webb University’s most prestigious award, the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength Scholarship. This year’s winner, Kylee Morris of Newport, N.C., embodies all of these qualities in her interactions on the basketball court, at school and in the community.

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  Student who Embodies ‘Sacrifice’ and ‘Leadership’ Named Third Tucker Scholar at Gardner-Webb University

  Office of University Communications

  A high school senior from Newport, N.C., known for her heart of service, has been named the third Tucker Scholar at Gardner-Webb University. Established in 2019 by Carolyn and Robert Tucker, longtime University benefactors, The Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength Scholarship is GWU’s most prestigious. This year’s winner, Kylee Morris, is a student-athlete at West Carteret High School, who gave up her own athletic goals to help those of her younger basketball teammates come true.

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  Panel of Journalists Discusses Wide Range of Topics During Forum at Gardner-Webb

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs invited a panel of journalists to campus recently to discuss “The Mass Media in American Society: From Fake News to Twitter Politics and Beyond.” Downs shared with the capacity crowd of more than 50 students and faculty about his own interest in the news media, which goes back to when he was an undergrad in the 1980s, majoring in political science and minoring in journalism.

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  James Tippey Named Gardner-Webb’s Associate VP for Technology and Chief Information Officer

  Office of University Communications

  Officials at Gardner-Webb have announced that James Tippey is the University’s new associate vice president for Technology Services and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Tippy, who has over 20 years of experience in the IT (information technology) and cyber fields, will provide vision and leadership for technology services across all GWU divisions.

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  Gardner-Webb President William Downs Hosts Panel to Discuss Media’s Changing Landscape

  Office of University Communications

  Podcasts, blogs, social media channels—the media in America and around the world is evolving. To discuss the media’s changing landscape, Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs has invited a panel of local and regional journalists to campus. “Media Matters: News Gatherers and News Changers” will be held on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Tucker Student Center.

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  Gardner-Webb Hosts New Tradition: Spring Family Weekend

  Office of University Communications

  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.

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  Gardner-Webb Partners with Davidson-Davie Community College to Offer ‘Bulldog Bound’ Co-Admission Agreement

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and Davidson-Davie Community College recently signed an agreement that expands transfer pathways for the schools. The “Bulldog Bound” direct-entry admission program will provide a seamless pathway for Davidson-Davie students transferring to Gardner-Webb.

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  GWU Departments of Theatre Arts and Music Present Spring Musical, ‘Quilters’

  Office of University Communications

  “Quilters,” presented by the Gardner-Webb University Departments of Theatre Arts and Music, is a musical with some unique characteristics and challenges for the small cast. Set in the 1850s, the show celebrates the pioneering women who cared for their families on the difficult, and sometimes disastrous, journey west. Performances will be in Dover Theatre on Feb. 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m.

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  Two-Person Computer Programming Team Records Best Finish Ever for Gardner-Webb

  Office of University Communications

  Competing against teams twice their size, Gardner-Webb University computer science majors, Andrew Bounds and Adam Mystkowski, recently placed sixth in the Southeastern Small College Programming Contest. They competed against 13 teams from six other colleges.

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  GWU Divinity School Alumna Begins Hybrid Position as Minister of Youth and Pastoral Care

  Office of University Communications

  Sarah Laurence, a 2021 graduate of the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, is starting a job that is new for her and the church. The hybrid position at First Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C., is Minister of Youth and Pastoral Care.

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  Family with Close Connections to Gardner-Webb Establishes Scholarship

  Office of University Communications

  A family with five alumni and an employee with nearly two decades of service to Gardner-Webb University recently established a new scholarship. The Dr. J. Eric and Teresa Davis Family Scholarship will be available to any student.