Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

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Gardner-Webb Art Club Sponsors Spring Art Sale April 28-May 1

Office of University Communications

The Spring Art Sale, sponsored by the Gardner-Webb University Art Club, will have a variety of unique items, from hay bales to all kinds of artwork. The sale will be held outside of the GWU Communications Building, 141 S. Main St., in Boiling Springs, on April 28-29 from 4 to 8 p.m., and April 30-May 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gardner-Webb Women’s Tennis Advances to First Ever Big South Championship

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University will advance to the finals of the 2022 Big South Conference Women’s Tennis Championship on Saturday, April 23. Gardner-Webb (No. 3 seed) will make its first appearance in the Big South finals since joining the conference in 2009. The Big South Championship is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Marian Diehl Tennis Center on 2219 Tyvola Road in Charlotte, N.C.
Students From Burns High School Join GWU Orchestra in Concert on April 25

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University College of Arts and Sciences presents the Gardner-Webb Orchestra and members of the Burns High School Chamber Orchestra in a free concert on Monday, April 25, at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre. The program features soloists: Carter Lewis, ‘22, a bassoon player from the studio of Professor Amber Ferenz Spuller; and Jarin Watkins, ’23, cellist from the Studio of Dr. Karl Ronnevik.
Gardner-Webb Spring Commencement Programs on May 6-7 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 6 and 7. Students will earn associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a variety of university programs.
Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society Inducts New Members

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb University Tau Omega Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society inducted new members on April 19. The ceremony was held in the Lisa Tucker Library inside Hamrick Hall.
Gardner-Webb Student-Athlete Redefines Autism

Office of University Communications

When Cole Ray runs, he describes the experience as a feeling of fulfillment. A Gardner-Webb University track and field student-athlete, his goal for every competition is to beat his own personal record (PR). His favorite track event is the 1,500 meter. When he runs cross country, he prefers the 3-mile race.
GWU Sport Marketing Class Hosts Youth Day for Runnin’ Bulldogs Baseball Game Against Campbell Camels

Office of University Communications

Students in the Godbold College of Business Sport Marketing Class at Gardner-Webb University planned and organized Youth Day recently at John Henry Moss Stadium. The class assignment was to promote and fill the stands for the Runnin’ Bulldogs Baseball game against the Campbell Camels.
Gardner-Webb Creation Care Group Sponsors Events to Celebrate Earth Day

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University celebrates Creation Care/Earth Week, April 19-22, with a series of programs to highlight recycling and sustainability practices to preserve the integrity, beauty and health of God’s creation. Guest speakers include GWU faculty and top environmentalists from the region and the nation. The activities are sponsored by the Creation Care Advisory Group and are open to the public.
Allie Cooke Crowned Miss Gardner-Webb

Alexa Key

Allie Cooke, of Hickory, N.C., was crowned Miss Gardner-Webb at the pageant held on March 27. Cooke, a first-year student, is double majoring in exercise science/biology and youth discipleship. Her platform is to raise awareness of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dr. W. Randall Lolley, Former Gardner-Webb Trustee, Dies at 90

Office of University Communications

Dr. W. Randall Lolley, former trustee of Gardner-Webb University from 1998 to 2001, passed away on March 21, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C., surrounded by his family. In addition to being a member of the Board of Trustees, Lolley was honored at GWU in 2000 with the establishment of the W. Randall Lolley Chair for Pastoral Studies.
Gardner-Webb Announces Barnes & Noble will Manage University Campus Shop

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb officials have announced a partnership with Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to manage the University’s Campus Shop. The company operates over 1,400 physical and digital stores for schools, colleges and universities across the United States.
GWU Hoops Legend John Drew Dies at Age 67

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb mourns the loss of men’s basketball legend John Drew, who passed away in Houston, Texas, on April 10, 2022, at the age of 67.
Double Dawg Day Breaks Fundraising Records at Gardner-Webb

Office of University Communications

The seventh annual Double Dawg Day on April 7 was a record-breaking success by raising $766,131 (exceeding last year’s total by $450,534). Each of the 1,329 gifts has a direct and lasting impact on the success of Gardner-Webb University and its students.
Gardner-Webb’s Dr. Francis Kim Discusses U.S. Monetary Policy on Top National Television Network in South Korea

Office of University Communications

Dr. Francis Kim, associate professor of finance in the Godbold College of Business at Gardner-Webb University, was recently featured on SBS, one of the top three national television and radio networks in South Korea. Kim discussed financial-related topics of international interest and appears for about 15 minutes.
GWU President Announces Grant-Seeking Reassignment Award to Ellen Campos Sousa

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University President Dr. William M. Downs has presented the 2022-23 Grant-Seeking Reassignment Award to Dr. Ellen Campos Sousa, assistant professor of marketing. For the third consecutive year, this award seeks to provide recipients the time to prepare and submit a proposal for external funding in support of scholarly activities and program enhancements. “I am very thankful to Dr. Downs for this award,” said Campos Sousa. “Opportunities such as this are very important to help us in creating good practices to positively affect society.”
Gardner-Webb Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics Honor Society Inducts New Members

Office of University Communications

Nineteen students were inducted into the Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics Honor Society on April 7. New members received membership certificates, and graduating seniors were given a medallion to wear at graduation.
Gardner-Webb Presidents Switch Places for the Day

Office of University Communications

This week, Gardner-Webb University had a new president for eight hours. Student Government Association President Jada Newton, a senior, traded places with GWU President William Downs for the day.
President’s 2022 Early Career Award Recognizes Social Sciences Professor

Office of University Communications

Dr. Aihua Zhang, assistant professor in the Gardner-Webb University Department of Social Sciences, has been recognized for her exceptional productivity in scholarship, creative discovery, and instruction. She is the recipient of the President’s Early Career Award for 2022.
Stanly Community College Partners with Gardner-Webb to Offer Co-Admission Agreements

Office of University Communications

Officials from Gardner-Webb University and Stanly Community College (SCC) in Albemarle, N.C., signed agreements on April 4 that expand transfer pathways for the schools. The “Bulldog Bound” direct-entry admission program will provide a seamless process for SCC students transferring to Gardner-Webb. Additionally, separate Pathway Agreements for Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice and Early Childhood Education will create direct admission into the GWU’s Online-Degree Completion Program for bachelor’s degrees in these disciplines.
Gardner-Webb Devoted Dawgs Loyalty Society Honors University’s Dedicated Donors

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb Advancement team recently launched the Devoted Dawgs Loyalty Society to recognize and thank the University’s most dedicated donors. For their continued support, those who have donated to the college for three or more consecutive years received a welcome letter and a stewardship item as a thank you.
Each Member of Gardner-Webb’s Delegation to National Alpha Chi Convention is a Winner

Office of University Communications

At the Alpha Chi National Convention and centennial celebration, delegates from Gardner-Webb University made their own history. Held recently in Austin, Texas, all five students from GWU were recognized with an award and a monetary prize. Moreover, two students from GWU—Caleb Etchison and Allyson Butts—won the top two national awards. The other three winners, Grace Burgin, Kimberly Cole and Michelle Lominac, won second place in the Collaborative Research Competition.
GWU’s Noel Center for Disability Resources Promotes World Autism Awareness Day and Acceptance Month

Office of University Communications

World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, and the observance on Gardner-Webb University’s campus will be supported by multiple groups, including the staff of the Noel Center for Disability Resources and the students they serve. Over the last two decades, the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased significantly. Based on the most recent data, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that approximately 1 in 44 children have been identified as having ASD, which compares to 1 in 150 in 2000.
Gardner-Webb Officials Present Ignite Excellence Scholarships to Exemplary Students

Office of University Communications

The Admissions staff at Gardner-Webb University has announced the 2022 winners of the Ignite Excellence Scholarships. Each of the eight recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship that covers the cost of tuition for fall and spring semesters and is valued at $31,220 per academic year.
Gardner-Webb President Downs Appoints New Faculty Athletic Representative

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb President William Downs recently announced the appointment of Dr. Sharon Webb as the new Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR). A professor in the School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education, Webb succeeds Dr. Chris Davis, who has served since 2009. This position, mandated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is appointed by and reports directly to the president.
Gardner-Webb Theatre Presents Men on Boats

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Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men on Boats features an all-female cast portraying the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition. Presented by the Gardner-Webb University Department of Theatre Arts, the play is directed by Dr. Chris Nelson. The story follows a crew of volunteers, led by a one-armed captain, as they set out on the Colorado River.