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  GWU English Department Hosts Award-Winning Author for Foothills Writers Day

  Office of University Communications

  Award-winning author and Shelby, N.C., native, Joanna Pearson, will be on the Gardner-Webb campus on March 20 for Foothills Writers Day. Her visit includes an evening presentation open to the public as well as a session with the high school students who are finalists of the Foothills Writers Contest (details below). The event is hosted by the University’s Department of English Language and Literature, the Broad River Review, the Darlene J. Gravett Visiting Writer Series and the Life of the Scholar Program.

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  Marilyn Withrow, ’71, Donates Gift to Purchase Chemistry and Microbiology Equipment

  Office of University Communications

  Alumna Marilyn Withrow, ’71, has made a generous gift to enhance the Gardner-Webb University chemistry and microbiology programs. This multi-year commitment provides advanced equipment and protects the investment by including funds for maintenance and upkeep.

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  Doug Armstrong, ’88, Excelled with Support of GWU’s Blind and Visually Impaired Program

  Office of University Communications

  Doug Armstrong graduated cum laude in 1988 from Gardner-Webb University. A student in the blind and visually impaired program, he had earned two degrees in mathematics and computer science with a minor in political science. Armstrong had planned to pursue a job in software engineering and development, but a revelation from his family history inspired him to take a different path. He decided to become a lawyer and use his analytical and problem-solving skills to protect people and their rights.

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  Gardner-Webb Offers Cybersecurity Major Online and Face-to-Face

  Office of University Communications

  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of individuals employed within the cybersecurity sector is slated to grow 31% by the year 2029, which far exceeds the average for all other occupations. In anticipation of the demand for these jobs, Gardner-Webb University is introducing a cybersecurity major in the traditional undergraduate (TUG) program and Gardner-Webb Online.

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  Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Hiring of New Associate Vice President of Human Resources

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University officials have announced that Sharon Hammonds of Roebuck, S.C., is the new associate vice president for Human Resources (HR). Hammonds has 18 years of experience in HR in corporate and higher education settings. She begins her duties at GWU on Feb. 21.

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  Gardner-Webb Experiences Help Eriana Meadows, ’23, Pursue Broadcast Journalism Goal

  Office of University Communications

  At Gardner-Webb University, senior Eriana Meadows, of Lexington, Ky., has participated in many leadership opportunities that will help her pursue her career goals. She is the co-editor and co-executive producer of GWU-Today, the student digital news organization, and is the founding co-anchor of the GWU-Today Newscast.

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  Celebrating Alumni – Health Care Administrator Brian Gwyn

  Office of University Communications

  Students are the focus of Gardner-Webb University’s mission. Faculty members seek to engage students with unique, experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for their next steps. Whether they choose to begin a career or accept the academic challenges of graduate school, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead and serve. Additionally, through GWU’s supportive and diverse Christian community, students are inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.

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  Gardner-Webb and the Town of Boiling Springs Welcome Music and More for Webbstock ’23

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and the Town of Boiling Springs are hosting five bands at Webbstock ’23 on Saturday, April 22, from 1 to 10 p.m. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the festival. In addition to live music, the event features a kids zone on the lawn in front of GWU’s Noel Hall, local artisans, street vendors, and performances by local groups. The best news—there’s no cost to attend.

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  Gardner-Webb Student Government Association Sponsors ‘Run for the Heart 5K’ on Feb. 11

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Student Government Association is hosting its first “Run for the Heart 5k” during Family Weekend on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. February is American Heart Month, and this 5k will serve as a chance for families, students, staff, faculty and members of the community to come together and bring awareness to the importance of heart health.

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  GWU Hoopscoming and Legacy and Legends Basketball Events Featured on Feb. 11 and 18

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Office of Alumni Relations has planned a full week for HOOPSCOMING in February. Alumni, former athletes, and friends are invited to return to campus for two special events on Feb. 11 and 18.

  “We are eager to have our alumni and friends back in Paul Porter Arena for Hoopscoming 2023,” asserted Director of Alumni Relations Leah Clevenger. “For our athletes, there is nothing better than having a packed house! The school spirit and energy that our alumni and friends bring, particularly our basketball and cheer alumni, make for an exciting atmosphere for our Runnin’ Bulldogs. We want to see everyone in their red, black, and bulldog for Hoopscoming on Feb. 11 as well as Legacy & Legends on Feb. 18.”

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

  Office of University Communications

  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 strong mindset and personality. “(She) helped me stand firm and keep moving,” Adams remarked. “Whenever life throws me curveballs, I still rise and keep moving.”

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  Greene Lectureship Features Dr. Danny West, Recently Retired from Gardner-Webb

  Office of University Communications

  Dr. Danny West, who recently retired from Gardner-Webb, is the guest speaker for the C.O. and Eliza Greene Lectureship on March 7 at the University. His topic for the two sessions will be “Preaching as the Task of Sacred Relinquishment,” allowing the sacred text to provide the primary voice for the sermon. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to pastors, students and lay persons.

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  Gardner-Webb Provost Announces New Executive Director of Student Success Division

  Office of University Communications

  Dr. Ryan W. Erck, of Waco, Texas, a higher education practitioner and researcher focused on student engagement and learning, has been named the executive director of Gardner-Webb University’s Student Success Division. He was chosen after a national search by a campus search committee, and officially begins his duties on Jan. 30. He reports directly to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Aubrey.

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  Gardner-Webb Joins National Observance of Black History Month

  Office of University Communications

  The National Theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance, which celebrates the stories of how African Americans have mobilized for freedom and justice through the years. Gardner-Webb University’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion Lawrence Brinson has planned events to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to society both in the United States and worldwide.

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

  Office of University Communications

  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. During the weekend, a reception will honor students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists, and the Senior Pinning will be held on Sunday afternoon.

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  String Workshop by Grammy Award-Winners Mark and Maggie O’Connor will be held on Jan. 28

  Office of University Communications

  Grammy award-winning violinists Mark and Maggie O’Connor return to Gardner-Webb University on Jan. 28, 2023, for a string workshop. Hosted by the GWU Department of Music, the event will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center, 131 Tucker Drive.

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  Gardner-Webb President Dr. William Downs Selected as Vice President of Big South Executive Committee

  Office of University Communications

  Big South Conference Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander announced Wednesday (Jan. 18) that Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs has been selected to serve as Big South Vice President of the Executive Committee. Since September 2022, Downs has served on the Executive Committee as at At-Large Member.

  By serving in this leadership role, Downs elevates Gardner-Webb’s involvement and commitment to the Big South Conference and its student-athletes.

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  Charlotte-Mecklenburg (N.C.) Schools’ Interim Superintendent is a Gardner-Webb Alumna

  Office of University Communications

  Dr. Crystal L. Hill became interim superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (N.C.) Schools (CMS) on Jan. 1, only seven months after she was hired as CMS Chief of Staff. Hill has 25 years of experience in education, which includes earning her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University.

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  Celebrating Alumni – Lifelong Learner, Centenarian Gladys Brooks Boroughs

  Office of University Communications

  Students are the focus of Gardner-Webb University’s mission. Faculty members seek to engage students with unique, experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for their next steps. Whether they choose to begin a career or accept the academic challenges of graduate school, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead and serve. Additionally, through GWU’s supportive and diverse Christian community, students are inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.

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  Gardner-Webb Announces Fall 2023 Academic Honors

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University o!icials are pleased to announce the Fall 2023 academic achievements.

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  Gardner-Webb Alumnus Selected as VP and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William Downs has announced that Gardner-Webb alumnus, Dr. Josh Parrott, will serve as the new Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service. Selected after a national search by a committee representing the Gardner-Webb community, Parrott will begin on Feb. 15.

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  Dr. Steven Harmon Meets Pope Francis During Baptist-Catholic Dialogue

  Office of University Communications

  Dr. Steven Harmon, professor of historical theology in the School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University, serves as co-secretary for the joint commission to the international dialogue between the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Catholic Church, which met Dec. 12-16, 2022, in Rome, Italy. Through these meetings, the BWA seeks to “promote understanding and cooperation among Baptist bodies and with other Christian groups, in keeping with our unity in Christ.”

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

  Office of University Communications

  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 injustice, protest, and action. For these endeavors, he was arrested more than 20 times, assaulted at least four times, and awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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  Gardner-Webb Welcomes Students to Spring Semester 2023

  Office of University Communications

  As new and returning traditional undergraduate students prepare for the 2023 Spring Semester at Gardner-Webb University, Dean of Students Lesley Villarose offers the following reminders. Classes begin on Jan. 11, and all students may begin checking into residence halls, apartments, or suites on Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

  Office of University Communications

  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 Scholarship described how Gaura was the perfect representative of GWU’s most prestigious award.