Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

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‘Protecting Our K-12 Students’ Focus of Event Hosted by Gardner-Webb at Charlotte Center

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School personnel are charged with keeping millions of children safe during the school day. To assist regional school systems in developing active shooter response plans, Gardner-Webb University partnered with Atrium Health (Charlotte, N.C.), Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security to provide a free forum. Held at the GWU Charlotte Center on Oct. 12, “Protecting Our K-12 Students” gave principals, teachers, counselors and administrators the opportunity to hear the latest research and dialogue with public safety and security professionals.
Gardner-Webb Hosts Annual Octoberfest for Families

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Gardner-Webb University invites families to campus Oct. 29 for its annual Octoberfest event that will offer children a variety of candy, games and other fun activities. The free evening of entertainment is set for 6-8 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center on campus. Octoberfest is a fall festival and Halloween-style event for local families that provides a safe place for the community to gather and have fun.
GWU Photojournalism Alumna Pursues Dream of Hiking Appalachian Trail

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After graduating from Gardner-Webb University in 2017, Eiryn Reynolds worked and saved up money for an adventure she had dreamed about for years. A photojournalism major, Reynolds wanted to hike the 2,190.9 miles of the Appalachian Trail before committing to a full-time job. Being on the trail would also give her a chance to practice her photography skills.
GWU Professors Helped Psychology Alumna Develop Skills to Pursue Law Degree

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Inspired by her work with special needs and underprivileged children, Kelsi Marie Williams, of Lincolnton, N.C., came to Gardner-Webb University to earn a degree in psychology. “It broke my heart to see the living situations of children not even 10 minutes from my house,” she related. “That’s when the desire began to grow in me to be a child advocate. I also hope to be heavily involved in ministry, helping orphanages and homeless shelters.”
Gardner-Webb Hosts Husband-and-Wife Duo who Fight to End Human Trafficking

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A husband-and-wife duo will share their stories and songs at Gardner-Webb University Oct. 8 and 9. Jenny and Tyler Somers play acoustic folk-pop music influenced by their Christian faith. The couple also partners with the International Justice Mission (IJM) to raise money and bring awareness to slavery around the world.
Gardner-Webb Hosts Free Screening of Award-Winning Historical Documentary

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In 1969, a trailblazer emerged during a desegregation crisis in Northampton County, N.C. James Henry Jones, a black farmer with a seventh-grade education, led integration efforts and became the first black school board chairman in North Carolina. A documentary about his work, made by his daughter, filmmaker Anna Jones, will be shown at Gardner-Webb University Oct. 15.
GWU Godbold School of Business Launches Innovative 10-Month MBA Program

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The Godbold School of Business at Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce the launch of a 10-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Offered in a fully online format, enrollment starts Oct. 1 and classes begin in January 2019. “We created this innovative program specifically to meet the needs of active professionals,” noted Mischia Taylor, dean and instructor of business. “Individuals who have been hesitant to commit to a two-year program can earn their MBA at a faster pace. The design is student-friendly and allows for ease of use.”
Gardner-Webb Partners with Community to Provide Hurricane Relief

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Gardner-Webb University is partnering with community organizations to supply relief items to areas damaged by Hurricane Florence. The GWU Office of Christian Life and Service has arranged for the campus to serve as a collection site for Turner Trucking, who will deliver the supplies to areas devastated by the storm. The items may be brought to the lobby of Tucker Student Center, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning on Monday, Sept. 24.
Annual 5K Race for Children Rescheduled for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 13

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A 5K race started in 2016 by Gardner-Webb University students has helped rescue seven enslaved children in Ghana, Africa. This year, the club organizing the Rescue Race is hoping the GWU community will raise enough funds to rescue four more children. Previously scheduled for Sept. 15, the race has been postponed because of inclement weather from Hurricane Florence.
Godbold School of Business Earns National Honors for Online Healthcare Management Degree

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Gardner-Webb University’s Godbold School of Business recently earned national recognition for having one of the “25 Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management Degree Programs” in the country. The list is compiled each year by TheBestSchools.org, a Chicago-based company that provides information on quality educational programs around the nation. Gardner-Webb ranked 13th on the list.
GWU Presents Award-Winning Guitarist in First Concert of Distinguished Artist Series

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An award-winning guitarist will be featured in the first concert of the Distinguished Artist Series at Gardner-Webb University. Presented by the GWU School of Performing and Visual Arts, Dr. Adam Kossler will perform Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public.
Gardner-Webb Online Programs Recognized Among Top 10 in North Carolina

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Gardner-Webb University is being recognized for exceptional web-based learning opportunities by OnlineColleges.com, based in Foster City, Calif. The educational resource named GWU to its 2018 list of Top 10 Online Colleges in North Carolina. Gardner-Webb ranked fourth in the state, ahead of several larger institutions, including Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
GWU Hosts Man Who Survived Suicide Jump From Golden Gate Bridge

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Kevin Hines is one of the few people to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif., and survive the suicide attempt. Hines will describe what led him to consider taking his own life and discuss “The Art of Wellness” in a program on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Gardner-Webb University. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Paul Porter Arena at Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.
Gardner-Webb Basketball Alumnus Finds Joy in Ministry

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Before he became a minister, Joshua Chiles ’05 thought making a basketball shot was the best feeling in the world. Now, nothing brings the Gardner-Webb University alumnus more joy than proclaiming God’s word and serving people. “Even when things were bad, I couldn’t picture my life without ministry,” Chiles observed. “I knew it was something that I had to do, something I had been called and chosen to do. The ministry of my family, church, and work has been my lifeline.”
GWU Alumna Named Assistant Golf Professional at Historic Toronto Club

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Krysta Schaus, Gardner-Webb University alumna and former graduate assistant golf coach, started playing golf when she was 12 years old. More than a hobby, she wants to share her passion for the game with others. Before her graduation from GWU, Schaus was offered the job of assistant golf professional at The Toronto Golf Club in Ontario, Canada—the third oldest golf club in North America.
Obtaining Master of Business Administration Moved GWU Alumna Closer to her Career Goal

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From early on in her career, Kim Shepherd’s goal was to be Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skyline, the telecommunications company she works for in West Jefferson, N.C. Recently, her dream became a reality. A key step in reaching her objective was obtaining her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Gardner-Webb University.
Gardner-Webb Alumna Prepares for Career in Medicine

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As a student in the Department of Natural Sciences at Gardner-Webb University, Amanda Hall ’18 examined complex ideas in biology and chemistry. “My major classes were taught by quality professors who had such extensive knowledge in their fields,” she shared. “I am being reminded of concepts in my graduate classes rather than hearing them for the first time.”
GWU Alumnus Pursues Graduate Degree in Osteopathic Medicine

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Gabriel Nold’s talents as a lineman gained him a spot on the football team at Gardner-Webb University. Besides the chance to play in Division I, the 2017 alumnus from Tampa, Fla., also wanted a college with a strong science program to prepare him for medical school. He accepted the GWU athletic scholarship after visiting the campus.
GWU School of Education Online Master’s Program Recognized With National Award

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The School of Education at Gardner-Webb University has received national recognition from TheBestSchools.org. The online master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a concentration that leads to academically gifted licensure ranked 18th among colleges offering such programs. TheBestSchools.org reviewed all accredited online master’s in gifted and talented education programs in the U.S. to select the top 30.
GWU Tucker Center Gallery Features Exhibit by Former Adjunct Art Professor

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Paintings by former adjunct professor Chrys Riviere-Blalock will be on display Aug. 6 through Sept. 28 in the Tucker Student Center Gallery at Gardner-Webb University. The exhibit, titled “The Enterable Mirror: Water Paintings,” features oil paintings of waterscapes. “The visual art I create is non-verbal communication, an attempt to engage the viewer in an experience of space,” Riviere-Blalock described.
Gardner-Webb University Awards Over 200 Degrees at Summer Commencement on Aug. 4

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Gardner–Webb University hosted Summer Commencement on Saturday, Aug. 4 in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center at 10 a.m. More than 200 traditional undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate program students were honored for their achievements during the ceremony. Many graduates participated in the ceremony through prayer and scripture readings.
Gardner-Webb University Announces New Dean for Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies

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Officials at Gardner-Webb University are thrilled to announce that Dr. Sydney Brown has been appointed as the new dean for the Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies beginning this month. Brown replaces Dr. Jeff Rogers, who resigned from the post earlier this summer. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with colleagues who support our graduate candidates across campus to learn about specific strengths and challenges they have identified in their work,” Brown shared. “I plan to support my colleagues by considering how we can capitalize on strengths to address our challenges.”
Gardner-Webb Hosts Math Academy Sponsored by Stonecutter Foundation in Spindale, N.C.

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In the annual Math Academy hosted by Gardner-Webb University, high school students applied mathematical functions in business and financial settings. The camp is sponsored each summer by the Stonecutter Foundation in Spindale, N.C. This year, 14 students attended the five-day event.
GWU Alumna Receives Beginning Teacher of the Year Award in McDowell County, N.C.

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Through student-teaching experiences and training activities, the Gardner-Webb University School of Education prepares graduates to create a dynamic classroom environment. In her first year of teaching, Amber Townsend Allen ’17 was able to apply these fundamentals and excel in her efforts. Allen was named the McDowell County (N.C.) Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year.
Gardner-Webb University to Hold Summer Commencement Exercises on Aug. 4

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Gardner-Webb University will award nearly 225 degrees during the 2018 summer commencement exercises on Saturday, Aug. 4. The ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m. in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. The event will commemorate the achievements of students in traditional undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs of study.