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  Gardner-Webb Senior Learns Important Life Lessons While Preparing for Physical Therapy School

  Office of University Communications

  Emily Nordberg’s studies at Gardner-Webb University have given her the academic foundation required for graduate school, but equally important is the knowledge she’s gained outside the classroom and as a member of the GWU swim team. “Through relationships with my teammates, my classmates, my professors, and my coaches, I have learned a great deal about myself and how to approach others,” asserted Nordberg, who graduates in 2019. “I have been able to grow as an individual and as a teammate, and it is these lessons that will stay with me after I leave Gardner-Webb.”

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  Gardner-Webb English Major Analyzes Gendered Language in Sport Hunting Community

  Office of University Communications

  The town of Norwood, N.C., is situated on the Pee Dee River and near the Uwharrie National Forest, offering residents several places to hunt and fish. Gardner-Webb University senior Ally Ward grew up there and took up bow hunting when she was in middle school. The hobby began as a bonding time for Ward and her dad.

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  Gardner-Webb University’s Online Nursing Programs Ranked No. 9 in Nation

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University’s online nursing programs have achieved national recognition. OnlineColleges.com, an education information website, ranked the GWU Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) as No. 9 in the country. “The Hunt School of Nursing has a proud legacy of providing a faith-based nursing education within a close-knit, supportive learning environment,” observed Nicole Waters, HSON dean. “We are honored and blessed to receive this recognition of our nursing programs.”

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  GWU Model United Nations Team Competes in Regional Event

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University sent its largest delegation in recent years to compete in the Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) conference held recently in Atlanta, Ga. Model United Nations (UN) events for students are a simulation of real-life UN meetings. Participating schools are assigned a country to represent, and team members pursue the interests of their country in various committee meetings, such as World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, International Court of Justice and others.

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  Gardner-Webb University Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University will award over 200 degrees during the 2018 Fall Commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. in Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb. Many students who have earned degrees will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their hard work. The ceremony will honor students who have successfully completed undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs.

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  GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Studies Mushroom and Fungus Species Along Broad River

  Office of University Communications

  As a hunter and fisherman, Luke Gazak ’18 respects the environment. The Holly Springs, N.C., native’s love for the outdoors and observing plants and animals led him to pursue a biology degree at Gardner-Webb University. In the future, he’d like to teach in a university setting, sharing his knowledge with students and conducting research that encourages environmental responsibility.

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  Honors Students Represent Gardner-Webb University at National Conference

  Office of University Communications

  Five students in the Honors Program at Gardner-Webb recently represented the University at the National Collegiate Honors Council’s annual conference in Boston, Mass. The group included Callie Elliott, a senior biology major from Terrell, N.C., who serves as GWU Honors President and as student vice president for the Southern Regional Honors Council. Through her experience, Elliott said she’s met other students and improved her public speaking skills.

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  Award-Winning Violinist Returns to Perform with Gardner-Webb Orchestra

  Office of University Communications

  Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor returns this year to solo with the Gardner-Webb University Orchestra. The concert will be Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. His wife, violinist Maggie O’Connor, will also make an encore appearance.

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  Gardner-Webb Professor Emeritus of English, Thirlen Osborne, Passes Away at 97

  Office of University Communications

  ”A quintessential gentleman professor” is how Dr. Joyce C. Brown describes her friend and colleague, Thirlen Osborne, who passed away Nov. 17 in Shelby, N.C., at the age of 97. He taught English at Gardner-Webb University from 1957 to 1987 and was awarded the status of professor emeritus of English after his retirement. Brown, GWU professor emerita of English, remembers being nervous the first time she met Osborne.

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  Gardner-Webb Students Join Alpha Chi Honor Society

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University inducted 37 members into Alpha Chi, a national collegiate honor society, in a ceremony held Nov. 11 in Blanton Auditorium in Hamrick Hall. Dr. Pam Dennis, dean of Dover Memorial Library, was inducted as an honorary member. When recognizing Dennis, Dr. June Hobbs, Alpha Chi sponsor, noted her commitment to students.

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  GWU Symphonic Band Concert Features Solo by 2015 Alumna Bonnie Scruggs

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Symphonic Band welcomes a 2015 alumna as a special guest for its concert Nov. 27. Cellist Bonnie Scruggs, band director at Crest High School in Shelby, N.C., will be performing “Tramonto,” a romanza piece for cello and wind ensemble by Luis Alarcon. The free event is open to the public and will be held at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.

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  GWU Professor Gives Journalist’s Account of Covering Pentagon Papers and Watergate

  Office of University Communications

  Dr. Joseph Webb, professor of Communication & New Media at Gardner-Webb University, was a journalist in Illinois when two historical events converged to end the presidency of Richard Nixon. Webb will discuss both events—the Pentagon Papers and Watergate—in a lecture on Nov. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center.

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  Gardner-Webb Presents ‘Crimes of the Heart’ by Beth Henley Nov. 15-18

  Office of University Communications

  The next production by the Gardner-Webb University Department of Theatre Arts is “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. A Pulitzer Prize-winner, this play examines the relationship between three sisters. Performances will be Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Millennium Playhouse, located behind the GWU Communications Studies Hall on Main Street in Boiling Springs.

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  Gardner-Webb University Students Join Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University inducted 16 new members into the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society on Nov. 4 in Tucker Student Center. The students joined the society as representatives of the University’s GOAL – The Degree Completion Program (DCP). Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society was established in 1946 to honor superior scholarship and leadership to adult students.

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  Gardner-Webb Welcomes Community to Annual Festival of Lights

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University’s Festival of Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for more than three decades, will be returning to campus on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. Activities begin in Dover Theatre, located next to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The holiday celebration is free and open to the public.

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  GWU Annual Christmas Art Sale Features Pottery, Jewelry, Paintings and Other Items

  Office of University Communications

  Unique, handmade gift items are available at Gardner-Webb University’s annual Christmas Art Sale on Nov. 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Tucker Student Center. The sale features original pieces by GWU students, alumni, faculty, and community members. A variety of items will be available for purchase including functional and decorative pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, knitted scarves, ear warmers and hats, cards, barn quilts, Christmas ornaments and more.

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  Project Gives GWU Senior Opportunity to Expand Her Interest in Political Science Research

  Office of University Communications

  As a global studies senior at Gardner-Webb University, Bethany Leap has enjoyed the various courses required for her major. “I love that I am able to take classes from all disciplines, rather than being confined to one specific subject area,” she assessed. “I am able to learn about both domestic and international politics, history, economics, and statistics, providing me with a well-rounded education and the ability to explore all areas about which I am passionate.”

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  GWU Family Nurse Practitioner Alumna Serves Community Affected by Hurricane Florence

  Office of University Communications

  Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina’s coastal areas in September with 90-mph winds, rainfall and storm surge. Record flooding in Pender County forced officials to close the local hospital and its emergency department. However, three days after the powerful storm made landfall, the MED-1 Mobile Hospital from Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C., was operating in a parking lot in Burgaw, N.C.

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  Gardner-Webb Alumna Brings Paris to Western North Carolina

  Office of University Communications

  Growing up in Haywood County, N.C., home to Folkmoot USA, North Carolina’s International Folk Festival, Emily M. Burrus was introduced to cultures from around the world. From that early exposure, the 2006 alumna of Gardner-Webb University became connected to the French culture. Through a language program in the school system, she learned French from kindergarten through 11th grade.

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  GWU Community Remembers Former Professor’s Enthusiasm for Teaching Scripture

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University community is remembering the life of a former professor of religion. Dr. R. Logan Carson, 86, who taught at GWU from 1973 to 1994, passed away Nov. 3, 2018, in Wake Forest, N.C. He taught Old Testament studies and was the University’s first African-American professor.

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  GWU Hunt School of Nursing Celebrates Contributions of Nurse Practitioners

  Office of University Communications

  The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is celebrating more than 50 years of practice during National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week Nov. 11-17. The first NP program began in Colorado in 1965. Today, this distinguished group of health care professionals number approximately 248,000 strong, with an additional 23,000 NP students graduating each year.

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  GWU Music Education Major Studies the Impact of Music on Graduation Rates in Title I Schools

  Office of University Communications

  Because music has played a key role in her own life, Madeline Bame, a Gardner-Webb University student from Gastonia, N.C., wanted to find out if music impacts graduation rates in Title I Schools in North Carolina. She conducted her research in the 2018 summer term with a grant from the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. “I chose this topic because I believe that music education is essential for public education,” shared Bame, a junior music education major. “Currently, many music educators feel that their field is devalued, and many music classrooms are experiencing cuts. I have witnessed inspiration and academic motivation resulting from music education, and I want to produce concrete evidence that supports the concept that music education is important for the success of students.”

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  Gardner-Webb Community Welcomes Grandson of the Rev. Billy Graham

  Office of University Communications

  Jonathan Lotz, grandson of the late Rev. Billy Graham, will be speaking at Gardner-Webb University Nov. 6 at 9:25 a.m. for Dimensions. The son of Anne Graham Lotz, he is an ordained minister, who preaches regularly for revivals and retreats. The GWU program is free and open to the public and will be held in Stewart Hall inside Tucker Student Center.

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  GWU Online Master of Accountancy Named Best in the Nation by Two Research Groups

  Office of University Communications

  Two leading education research websites have honored an online master’s degree program in Gardner-Webb University’s Godbold School of Business. The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) was named in three separate rankings. “These national awards recognize the commitment of our faculty to provide a superior education for students in our online master’s degree programs,” observed Mischia Taylor, dean of the Godbold School of Business. “Our smaller class sizes offer a personal approach, and we emphasize experiential learning through internships, service opportunities, projects, course simulations, and interaction with business leaders.”

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  Alumna Appreciates Integration of Faith Into GWU Physician Assistant Studies Program

  Office of University Communications

  Accepted into the Gardner-Webb University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program in August 2015, Kelsey Nehrig and her husband moved to Boiling Springs, N.C., from Huntington Beach, Calif. She was impressed with the GWU program’s mission and values, and that clinical rotations included international missions’ opportunities. “I had interviewed at about eight programs across the U.S. GWU’s interviews were personal, welcoming and uplifting,” she shared. “My husband and I were a little unsure about moving, but we prayed about it and felt the Lord calling us to Boiling Springs.”