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  Gardner-Webb University Senior Art Majors Display Their Works in Ali Pouryousefi Gallery

  Office of University Communications

  Works by Gardner-Webb seniors Isabel Gallimore, MaryEvelyn Murray and Megan Addington will be featured in the Ali Pouryousefi Gallery in Tucker Student Center through April 12. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m.

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  Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Speaker for 2024 Commencement Ceremony

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb Alumna and Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Dr. Crystal L. Hill, will be the guest speaker for the Spring 2024 Commencement program at Gardner-Webb University. The University’s graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Spangler Stadium.

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  Miss Gardner-Webb Pageant on March 24 to Feature Nine Contestants

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  The Miss Gardner-Webb Pageant will be held on Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. in Dover Theatre. Nine contestants have practiced enthusiastically for an opportunity to shine bright and show what makes them unique. From beautiful dresses to bold talents, these contestants plan to give the judges their best.

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  GWU Presents Dr. Timothy Renner in Distinguished Artist Concert and Masterclass

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb Department of Music presents baritone, Dr. Timothy Renner, for the next program in the Distinguished Artist series. Renner, a performer and teacher, will be in concert on March 21 at 7 p.m. in Dover Chapel and will lead masterclasses on March 22.

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  Gardner-Webb Coach Tim Craft Accepts Ofer From Western Carolina University

  Office of University Communications

  GWU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Craft has accepted the head coaching job at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. A national search for Gardner-Webb University’s next head coach has already begun. Associate Head Coach Jeremy Luther will serve as interim head coach.

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  Graduates of the Gardner-Webb Master’s in Strength & Conditioning Program Experience Regional and International Success in the Industry

  Office of University Communications

  Recent graduates of the Gardner-Webb University Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning (MSSC) program have secured high-profile jobs in the strength and conditioning industry. Dr. Jonathan M. Ahearn, assistant professor of exercise science and the program coordinator for the MSSC program, highlights some of them and shares their comments about how their studies at GWU prepared them for the job.

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  Gardner-Webb English Professors Share Their List of Influential Women Authors

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  Women’s History Month celebrates and recognizes the achievements of women in a variety of fields across the United States and globally. Gardner-Webb University English Department highlights the intelligent women who have contributed to breaking down barriers through literature.

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  Godbold College of Business Empowering Women Day Features Alumnae and Superior Court Judge

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University Godbold College of Business celebrated Women’s History Month by hosting Empowering Women Day on March 6. During this event, which was part of the Experiential Learning series, alumnae were invited to speak and share their personal experiences as women in the world of business. A!er two panel discussions, Resident Superior Court Judge Sally Kirby-Turner gave an inspirational speech.

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  Over 400 Orchestra Students Present Concert with Grammy Award-Winning Violinists Mark & Maggie O’Connor at Gardner-Webb on March 14

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb is co-sponsoring an event hosted by six orchestra programs from Cleveland County Schools on Thursday, March 14, in Paul Porter Arena. Special guests for the free program at 6:30 p.m. that evening are Grammy award-winning violinists Mark and Maggie O’Connor.

  The huge concert will include all of the students — over 400 sixth- through 12-graders — playing a variety of bluegrass, fiddle, and concert music. The O’Connors will be featured in a duo performance.

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  Save the Date: Gardner-Webb’s Ninth Annual Double Dawg Day is April 11

  Office of University Commumications

  Gardner-Webb University’s annual Double Dawg Day is celebrating its ninth year on April 11. The campus community—along with alumni, friends, and longtime supporters—have an opportunity to surpass last year’s giving and score a record-breaking total for the ninth year in a row.

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  Qualifed Gardner-Webb Undergraduates Have the Option to Begin Graduate Work

  Office of University Communications

  Qualified students at Gardner-Webb University can now begin work on a master’s degree while finishing their bachelor’s and earn credits toward both. Students may apply for admission into the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) during their junior year or after 60 to 90 credit hours, depending on the program. These students must also maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

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  Through Campus Ministries United, Students Connect and Serve Others

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  Campus Ministries United (https://gardner-webb.edu/student-life/christian-college-nc/student-ministries/) (CMU) gives students the opportunity to worship, serve, disciple, pray and fellowship together. The shared vision of its various ministry groups is to promote a passionate and enduring devotion to Christ among the students of Gardner-Webb.

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  Gardner-Webb’s Master of Science in Nursing Program Begins 8-Week Format in 2024 Fall Term

  Office of University Communications

  The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Gardner-Webb University is changing to an eight-week format with the 2024 Fall Term. Courses will follow the Gardner-Webb online schedule. The program is designed to be flexible, which gives students the option of completing the program in one or two years.

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  Ashley Kernicky Named Director of Gardner-Webb’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies

  Office of University Communications

  Interim Director Ashley Kernicky, a 2009 alumna of Gardner-Webb University, has been named the director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (DPAS). While making the announcement, Dean of the College of Health Sciences (COHS), Dr. Nicole Waters noted that the hiring process included a national search to fill this vital position within the COHS.

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  Gardner-Webb Welcomes Representatives of The Golden LEAF Foundation

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs and the Office of Advancement welcomed representatives of the Golden LEAF Foundation to campus recently. After touring the campus, they met with recipients of the foundation’s scholarships. Currently there are 15 Golden LEAF scholars at GWU and since 2006 nearly 100 students at the University have received financial support from the foundation. Since the Golden LEAF Foundation’s inception in 1999, more than $60 million in scholarships has been awarded to over 29,000 students. These scholarships are presented to students in North Carolina’s rural and tobacco-dependent communities.

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  Freshman Computer Science Major Celebrates His Heritage Through Poems, Stories and Film

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  Always strive for the greater—for you, and everyone around you,” challenged Issa Cogdell, a freshman computer science major. He appreciates how film, poetry, and literature are used to celebrate his heritage.

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  Gardner-Webb Offers On-Campus Undergraduate Courses for Summer 2024

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University is offering both traditional and online courses for the 2024 Summer Terms. By coming to the Boiling Springs campus or GWU’s Charlotte Center for either one or both terms, students can make progress toward their degrees while learning from professors in smaller classroom settings. Enrolling in an online course allows the undergraduate student to earn credits while travelling or working away from campus.

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  Gardner-Webb and the Town of Boiling Springs Host Four Bands for Webbstock ’24

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and the Town of Boiling Springs will host four bands at Webbstock ’24 on Saturday, April 20. Free performances are scheduled in the Brinkley Amphitheater and the Main Street stage. The festival opens at 11 a.m., and the first band performs at 1 p.m.

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  Senior Biology Major Creates Community Through Music

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  “Singing has been my entire life. It awakens my soul,” asserted Nadia Norman, president of the Gardner-Webb University Gospel Choir. By using her talented tenor voice, she is an inspiration to those around her.

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  Billy Graham’s Grandson, Will Graham, to Speak at Gardner-Webb Dimensions on March 26

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb’s Office of Christian Life and Service welcomes guest speaker Will Graham, the grandson of Billy Graham and oldest son of Franklin Graham, on March 26 at 9:30 a.m. The program, which is open to the public, is part of the University’s Dimensions series and will be held in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Will’s visit comes more than five decades after Billy Graham visited Gardner-Webb’s campus on Feb. 23, 1971.

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  Eight Students Win Gardner-Webb’s Ignite Excellence Full-Tuition Scholarship

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  The winners of Gardner-Webb University’s most competitive academic scholarship—Ignite Excellence—have been announced. These eight high school seniors rose above the 288 top-ranked students who came from 19 states to participate in on-campus interviews.

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  ‘Exhibit of Work,’ by Gardner-Webb Adjunct Instructor Matthew Jones Featured in Tucker’s Pouryousefi Gallery

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  Matthew Jones, adjunct art instructor in the Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication, Art & Design, presents a gallery show through March 8 in the Ali Pouryousefi Memorial Art Gallery in Tucker Student Center. The opening reception for the exhibit is today (Feb. 16) from 4 to 6 p.m.

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  Gardner-Webb ROTC Commander Receives Outstanding Instructor Award for 4th Brigade

  Office of University Communications

  Capt. Richard Taylor, Gardner-Webb University Army Reserve O!icers Training Corps (ROTC) Commander, received the Outstanding Instructor Award for the 4th Brigade. He was recognized from a group of instructors at 38 universities located in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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  Gardner-Webb’s Godbold College of Business Connects Students to Professionals

  Office of University Communications

  At least once a week, students in the Godbold College of Business have an opportunity to see how the concepts they study in the classroom apply to entrepreneurs, managers and others in business. Wednesday Experiential Learning (WEL) days started two years ago with input from Dr. Mischia Taylor, dean and assistant professor in the College of Business, and Micah Martin, director of the Center for Personal and Professional Development.

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  Wrestler Jha’Quan Anderson Wants to Inspire Others On and Of the Mat

  Office of University Communications and Isabella Brown

  “I want to be an example,” asserted Jha’Quan Anderson, a graduate student and wrestler at Gardner-Webb University. During the 2022-2023 wrestling season, Anderson finished with more than 20 wins and made his second appearance in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Recently, he was named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Month and celebrated his 20th win for this season.