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This is the archive for Gardner-Webb's Newscenter, which is your source for updates and events happening on campus, as well as interesting stories about GWU students, faculty/staff and alumni. You'll also find stories about academic accomplishments and community service projects.

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Gardner-Webb Commencement Programs on May 4-5 will Recognize Over 500 Graduates

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University academic officials are pleased to announce over 500 students will receive degrees during spring commencement exercises held on May 4 and 5. Students will earn associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a variety of university programs.
Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant (PA) Department and Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) Announce Partnership

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb University Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Medicine has announced a partnership with Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Through this new agreement, JCSU graduates who are interested in a career as a certified PA can apply for a Reserve Applicant spot with the Gardner-Webb PA program and waive a total of $1,700 in fees.
Gardner-Webb Presidents Switch Places for One Day

Office of University Communications

Recently, Gardner-Webb University’s two presidents tested the idiom, “Walk a mile in my shoes.” Senior Blake Elizalde, Student Government Association (SGA) President and GWU President Dr. William M. Downs switched places for a day.
Gardner-Webb College of Education Offers One-Stop Registration Event at Charlotte Campus

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb College of Education is hosting a One-Stop Registration event for its online elementary education and birth-kindergarten program. On Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the GWU Charlotte Campus, 8030 Arrowridge Blvd., candidates will be able to apply free and receive financial aid information to start in the 2023 Fall Semester.
Gardner-Webb Introduces New Head Women’s Basketball Coach Scott Merritt at May 2 Event

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb announced April 22 that Scott Merritt is the University’s next head women’s basketball coach. He will be introduced to the campus and community on May 2 at 2 p.m. in Stewart Hall, Tucker Student Center.
Double Dawg Day Blitzes Record with Over $1 Million Raised

Office of University Communications

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 of the 1,153 gifts has a direct and lasting impact on the success of Gardner-Webb University and its students.
Webbstock 2023 More Vendors, More Music, Rain or Shine

Office of University Communications

While listening to alt-rock, pop, Americana, ’80s and country music, attendees to Webbstock ’23 can browse products and handmade items, make purchases and enjoy a meal. Nearly 40 vendors will offer a selection of merchandise and food. Gardner-Webb University and the Town of Boiling Springs are hosting the festival for the second year on Saturday, April 22. The festival will go on, rain or shine, with the bands taking the stage from 3 to 10 p.m.
Catawba Valley Community College Partners with Gardner-Webb to Offer Co-Admission Agreement

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Gardner-Webb University and Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) officials signed agreements on April 18 that simplify the transfer process between the schools. The “Bulldog Bound” direct-entry admission program will provide a seamless transition for CVCC students entering Gardner-Webb.
Gardner-Webb Department of Communication, Art and Design Celebrates Senior Showcase on April 27

Office of University Communications

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 p.m. with works shown in the Pouryousefi Art Gallery as well as the seniors showcasing their various projects in booths set up in Tucker. Light refreshments will be served.
New York Times Ranks Gardner-Webb No. 1 in N.C. for Campus Safety

Office of University Communications

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 883 U.S. colleges for its rating scale, selecting only those schools that graduate more than 50 percent of their students.
Gardner-Webb Housing Offers New Apartment Option for Single Graduate Students

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Beginning in May, the Gardner-Webb University Housing and Residence Education office is offering a new housing option for single graduate students. University Commons Apartment Building B has been designated for the growing population of graduate students wanting to live on campus.
Join Gardner-Webb Alumni and Friends on April 20 for Eighth Annual Double Dawg Day

Office of University Communications

On April 20, Gardner-Webb alumni, friends and longtime supporters can join together to make history. The Eighth Annual Double Dawg Day begins at midnight on April 20. For 24 hours, everyone can contribute to surpass last year’s total and break the record for the eighth year in a row.
Basic Camp Provides Opportunity for Eligible Rising Juniors to Join ROTC at Gardner-Webb

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The Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is offering qualified rising juniors an opportunity to enroll in the program at Gardner-Webb University. By attending one of three Basic Camps held this summer at Fort Knox, Ky., students become eligible to enroll in the final two-year Advanced Army ROTC program.
Gardner-Webb Orchestra Concert Features Premiere of Composition by Senior Caleb Etchison

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The Gardner-Webb University Orchestra presents “The Stories We Tell,” at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 17, in Dover Theatre. The performance features the world premiere of “Seafoam Elegy for String Orchestra” by graduating senior, Caleb Etchison, from the studio of Dr. Matt Whitfield.
Gardner-Webb Bulldog Club Continues to Break Records

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Gardner-Webb University is home to a campus of champions. Fresh off Big South Championships in Women’s Basketball and Football, a Southern Conference individual title in Wrestling, and a Men’s Tennis Big South regular season conference title, GWU is announcing another major step forward: the Gardner-Webb Bulldog Club has now grown to its largest membership total in 31 years.
Gifts on Double Dawg Day Provide Support to Gardner-Webb Students Like Jalen Fearrington

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University was one of several schools that Jalen Fearrington visited during his college search. As he met and talked with people on the GWU campus, he realized that he had found his college home for the next four years. “When I toured Gardner-Webb, I just knew this was the place,” he reflected.
GWU Alumna Sherika A. Montgomery Named Commissioner of The Big South Conference

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The Big South Conference has named Sherika A. Montgomery, a two-time Gardner-Webb University alumna, as its new commissioner following a national search. Montgomery, who played basketball at GWU and served as a Big South staff member from 2010-17, becomes the fourth commissioner in the history of the Big South. She officially begins her duties on May 15. She replaces Kyle Kallander, currently the second-longest tenured NCAA Division I multisport conference commissioner. He is retiring after 27 years and will be inducted into the Big South Conference Hall of Fame on June 1.
Brinkley Amphitheater Construction is Underway

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David and Marie Brinkley, longtime donors who have contributed to the advancement of Gardner-Webb University, continue to see their recent investment flourish. The Brinkley Amphitheater, a 900-seat venue, is progressing.
Gardner-Webb Students Shine at National Alpha Chi Convention

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Gardner-Webb University students brought home $12,700 in scholarships and prize money from the national Alpha Chi convention in Albuquerque, N.M., March 30-April 1. The convention is an annual celebration of academic scholarship bringing together Alpha Chi chapters from across the country to share research, network with other scholars, engage with keynote speakers, and earn recognition for academic and creative accomplishments.
Gardner-Webb Department of Music Hosts Four Distinguished Musicians for Trumpet Summit

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music is hosting Trumpet Summit 2023 on Tuesday, April 4. A masterclass with three distinguished trumpeters will be held at 4 p.m., and a concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Both the masterclass and the concert are free and held in Dover Chapel.
Gardner-Webb’s Online Degree in Elementary Education Achieves Rapid Growth

Office of University Communications

In 2019, Gardner-Webb University’s College of Education launched the Teacher Assistant (TA) to Teacher Program in response to meeting the critical teacher shortage in North Carolina. Since then, enrollment in the online degree program in Elementary Education has grown from 71 to 172 students.
Gardner-Webb Students Invited to Apply for Big South/Sunbelt Scholarships

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Once again, Big South Corporate Partner Sunbelt Rentals is offering scholarships to Big South students entering their final semesters as an undergraduate. Applications for the scholarship are now being accepted on www.BigSouthSports.com under the “Sunbelt Rentals Scholarship” tab on the home page, which also includes the criteria for the award. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Gardner-Webb Offers On-Campus Undergraduate Courses for Summer 2023

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Gardner-Webb University is offering both traditional and online courses for the 2023 Summer Terms. By coming to the Boiling Springs campus or to GWU’s Charlotte Center for either one or two of the terms, students can make progress toward their degrees while learning from professors in smaller classroom settings.
Gardner-Webb Department of Communication, Art and Design Hosts First Professional Takeover Day

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Professional communicators took over classes in Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Communication, Art and Design (CAD) on March 22 for the first Professional Takeover Day. The guests represented print and broadcast journalism, social media and public relations. During the day, they participated in panel discussions that focused on the theme: “Cultivate, Connect, and Create Your Career Game Plan.” Students also had an opportunity to meet one-on-one with Dedrick Russell, a recruiter from Gray Television.
Kendal Vest Crowned Miss Gardner-Webb 2023 on March 26

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Kendal Vest, an exercise science major from Shady Spring, W.Va., was crowned Miss Gardner-Webb 2023 on March 26. Nursing major Grace Fort, of Monroe, Ga., was first runner-up, and Alyssa Wilkie, of Bostic, N.C., also a nursing major, was second runner-up.