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  Gardner-Webb Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Names New Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Aubrey has named Dr. Gregory D. Pillar as assistant provost for Academic Affairs. He will o!icially start his new position on Monday, Jan. 6. His duties include helping the provost foster academic excellence, student success, and faculty development.

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  Gardner-Webb’s Annual Festival of Lights Ushers in Celebration of Christmas

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music hosts the 2024 celebration of Festival of Lights on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Dover Theatre. Featuring performances by GWU music groups, the program includes carol singing and the reading of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke.

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  Gardner-Webb Celebrates Contributions of Visionary Leaders on Founders Day, Dec. 5

  Office of University Communications

  On Dec. 2, 1905, the first Boiling Springs High School Board of Trustees signed the school’s o!icial charter. Through their support and the dedication of other community, state and religious leaders, the school grew in size and reputation. In 1942, the institution was renamed Gardner-Webb, in recognition of its ardent supporters, former North Carolina Gov. O. Max Gardner and his wife, Faye Webb Gardner.

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  Gardner-Webb Department of Exercise Science Presents National Speaker, Chip Sigmon

  Office of University Communications

  Chip Sigmon, a nationally acclaimed speaker and strength and conditioning coach, will speak at Gardner-Webb University on Monday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in the College of Health Sciences. Hosted by the Department of Exercise Science, Sigmon will discuss “The Culture of Strength and Conditioning.” The program is free and open to the public.

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  Guided by Faith: Annagrace Earwood’s Dedication to Serving Others

  Office of University Communications

  As an undergraduate student at Gardner-Webb University, Annagrace Earwood’s favorite memory involves an act of service. She was vice president of the Religious Studies Association and volunteered with members at the Washington Outreach Ministry, a food pantry in Cherryville, N.C.

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  Gardner-Webb Hosts East Tennessee State for Annual Education Day Game

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University women’s basketball team will tip off against East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in its annual Education Day game Tuesday morning (Nov. 12) at Paul Porter Arena.

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  Gardner-Webb University Hosts Annual Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11

  Office of University Communications

  Cpl. Brandon Blair, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church in Conway, S.C., spoke at Gardner-Webb University’s Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11. Gardner-Webb hosts the annual celebration of Veterans Day to honor students, alumni and friends of the University who answered the call to serve their country—in war and in peace— through a branch of the U.S. military.

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  Florence-Darlington Technical College Partners with Gardner-Webb to Offer Transfer Agreement

  Office of University Communications

  Officials from Gardner-Webb University and Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) in Florence, S.C., signed transfer agreements in a virtual ceremony on Nov. 5. The contract paves the way for qualified students in FDTC’s Associate of Applied Science programs to pursue bachelor’s degrees at Gardner-Webb.

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  Gardner-Webb University will Celebrate Veterans Day with Service on Nov. 11

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University will host a Veterans Day Service on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Dover Chapel. The featured speaker is Cpl. Brandon Blair, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church in Conway, S.C. The service is open to the campus community and to the public.

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  Pursuing Her Call: Morgan Curtis Strives to Educate Caring and Compassionate Nurses

  Office of University Communications

  As an undergraduate student in the Hunt School of Nursing, Morgan Curtis was already familiar with the high quality, student-centered programs o!ered by Gardner- Webb University. She knew the nursing faculty to be caring educators and expertly skilled in holistic nursing practice.

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  Brittany Evans Finds ‘Immense Joy in Guiding Students on their Journey to Becoming Teachers’

  Office of University Communications and Avery Copeland

  Brittany Evans, a visiting instructor in the Elementary Education Program, has received the Nancy Francis-Gregg Day-Adjunct Award for 2024. Evans has served as an adjunct in the College of Education (CoE) since 2021. This semester, she joined the faculty full-time as a visiting instructor in the Elementary Education Program. She has recently taken on additional classes and is supervising student teaching.

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  Eduardo Dias and Stephanie Liu Named Gardner- Webb Student-Athletes of The Week

  Office of University Communications

  After a series of outstanding performances, senior Eduardo Dias of the Gardner-Webb University men’s tennis team and sophomore goalkeeper Stephanie Liu of the Gardner-Webb University women’s soccer team take home GWU’s Athlete of The Week award.

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  Gardner-Webb Basketball to Host Bulldog Madness on Tuesday Night at 9:30 p.m.

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb’s basketball teams will officially tipoff for a fans-only event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 9:30 p.m. Join the ‘Dawgs as they present Bulldog Madness inside Paul Porter Arena. Doors open at 9 p.m., and admission is free to the general public. Wear a costume to compete for a prize.

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  Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Speaker for 2024 December Commencement

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb Alumnus and N.C. Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson is the featured speaker for the December 2024 Commencement program at Gardner-Webb University. The University’s graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, Dec. 13, at 9 a.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.

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  Blue Ridge Consort Presents Program for the Community on Oct. 26 in Gardner-Webb’s Dover Chapel

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music will present a performance by Blue Ridge Consort on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Dover Chapel as a part of the 2024-25 GWU Distinguished Artist Series. During the concert, individuals will have an opportunity to contribute monetary donations to help those in western North Carolina.

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  Ron Beane: A Life of Service, Leadership, and Devotion

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University joins the community in mourning the loss of Ron Beane, a beloved former trustee, educator, and dedicated servant-leader, who passed away on Oct. 15. His connection to Gardner-Webb ran deep, beginning as a student in the 1950s and extending through decades of loyal service, leadership, and support. His life was defined by his unwavering commitment to education, Christian service, and environmental stewardship, values that mirror the University’s mission.

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  Bands Unite for Hurricane Relief at Gardner-Webb University

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and the O!ice of Student Engagement will host the Western N.C. Benefit Concert on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. in the Brinkley Amphitheater. The event will raise funds and collect donations for disaster relief e!orts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Three musical acts will share their talents—The Local Boys, Howltree, and Mason Cole— and offer the community an opportunity to come together in support of those impacted by the storm in western North Carolina.

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  Ron Rash, ’76, N.C. Literary Hall of Fame Inductee, Returns for Program at Gardner-Webb University

  Office of University Communications

  Ron Rash, award-winning writer and professor, will return to Gardner- Webb University on the heels of his induction into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. The ’76 alumnus will offer a public reading on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. and take questions from the audience. The free event is open to the community and will be held in Tucker Student Center’s Stewart Hall.

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  Painter Hal Bryant Brings New Perspective to Old Abandoned Buildings

  Office of University Communications

  Hal Bryant has a talent for seeing the beauty in weather-worn farmhouses and barns; the magic in quaint landscapes and storefronts; and the mystery in dilapidated buildings or abandoned vehicles. A native of Greenville, S.C., and 1972 alumnus of Gardner-Webb, Bryant meticulously transfers the images from film into paintings on canvas.

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  Women’s Basketball 2024-2025 Schedule Released

  Office of University Communications

  The Big South Conference has announced the women’s basketball league schedule for the upcoming season, featuring 16 conference games for the Gardner-Webb University women’s basketball team.

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  Gardner-Webb’s UNIV 111 First-Year Program Builds Community Through Spirit Board Contest

  Office of University Communications

  An important aspect of Gardner-Webb’s University 111 program is to help first-year students build relationships and develop a sense of community. This year, Director of Success Initiatives and First-Year Experience Kara Alves introduced a friendly competition to foster unity. She challenged the 21 classes to create a Spirit Board that represents the essence of Gardner-Webb.

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  Gardner-Webb, Atrium Health and Invision Diagnostics Host Mammogram Screening Event

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University is partnering with Atrium Health and Invision Diagnostics to host a mammogram screening event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Invision’s 3D Mammography Bus will be located at 110 S. Main Street in Boiling Springs.

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  Gardner-Webb Concert Choir Selected to Perform at Conference for N.C. Choral Directors

  Office of University Communications

  Since Dr. Joshua Cheney, Gardner-Webb assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, arrived on the University campus in 2020, he has challenged himself and his students to consistently strive for improvement. He’s also given the Concert Choir an opportunity to perform on an international stage in Paris to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

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  Bo’s Battle ‘QUE Competition at Gardner-Webb Joins Southern BBQ Network

  Office of University Communications

  Bo’s Battle ‘QUE is back at Gardner-Webb Homecoming this year as a sanctioned event by the Southern BBQ Network (SBN), a 501c3 charitable organization. SBN was formed in 2010 by people who love to eat barbecue and share a passion for the art of preparing it. The mission of SBN is to preserve southern barbecue through qualified trained judges, while also improving communities through supporting charitable events.

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  Gardner-Webb’s Early Admission Advantage Offers Housing, Parking and Other Benefits

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University offers the Early Admission Advantage to college-bound students who are ready to finish the application process and prepare for what comes next. Students admitted through this program can begin planning for their new campus home with access to priority housing and free parking for the 2025-26 academic year. Other benefits include giveaways such as a semester of free housing and other prizes.