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Gardner-Webb Alum Prepared for Medical School and Ministry
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Caitlin Silver Porter (’14) majored in biology at Gardner-Webb University as a stepping stone to medical school. She minored in mission studies, because of her heart for ministry. A course that explored issues in science and religion helped to connect her two interests.
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Gardner-Webb History Major Gains National Recognition
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A Gardner-Webb history major recently gained national recognition for his scholarly work. Chris Beguhl (’17) of Rolesville, N.C., was awarded a prestigious History Scholar Award by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City.This highly competitive award is given to 16 rising seniors from across the United States.
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University Instructors Honored for Contributions to Degree Completion Program
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Gardner-Webb University’s Degree Completion Program (DCP) acknowledged the efforts of several longtime instructors during the recent DCP Faculty Day Awards Program, held annually in August. Ten individuals were honored for both the quality and longevity of their service to Gardner-Webb, and the University commends them for their commitment to excellence in higher education programs. The Beyond the Call of Duty award is among the DCP’s highest honors and is given to an individual whose service and commitment to the goals of the program extend beyond one’s typical assignment.
WGWG: Interview with J.D. Fish, law enforcement professional and higher education instructor
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Governor McCrory Presents Long Leaf Pine Award to GWU’s Neal Alexander
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Governor Pat McCrory presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to C. Neal Alexander, Jr. during a surprise ceremony on Aug. 31. Alexander recently announced he was stepping down as State Human Resources Director to pursue become the interim dean of the Godbold School of Business at Gardner-Webb University. “I cannot say enough about Neal Alexander’s efforts to attract the best talent to work in state government,” Governor McCrory said.
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With New Name, Gardner-Webb University Office Seeks to Increase Community Impact
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A Gardner-Webb University office that actively promotes sustainability, service, responsibility and ethics hopes that the addition of one new word to its name will have a major impact on its outreach. The GWU IMPACT Center for Christian Ethics & Social Responsibility recently updated its title to incorporate its new mission statement of “Influencing Mercy and Promoting Advocacy in the Community by working Together.” In short, the office is now called the “IMPACT Center.”
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Familiar Comedy Duo to Perform at Gardner-Webb
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Comedians Bradley Bean and Jackson Bailey met and became friends on a Christian college campus in the 1990s. In the two decades since, the duo has become known for masterfully using humor to help discuss faith and other significant life topics with college students across the country. On Sept. 6, “Bean and Bailey” will be featured in Gardner-Webb University’s Dimensions program.
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GWU Student Develops Business Plan for Disabled Children in Cambodia
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A seven-week summer internship in Cambodia gave a member of the Gardner-Webb Swim team an opportunity to gain practical experience for a career in missions. Tessa Walsh (’19), a global studies major and business administration minor from Blacksburg, Va., worked with Lina’s Hope, a Christian non-profit organization that cares for children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. She chronicled her experiences by writing a blog and a journal
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Educator Learns the Art of Leadership from School of Education Professors
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Lawrence Peoples (’17) of Greensboro, N.C., heard about Gardner-Webb from his assistant principal and decided to learn more about the Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies. “I was already a leader at my school and knew this program would be a natural progression,” Peoples reflected. “I knew I had to develop my skills in order to qualify for different leadership opportunities.”
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Former Gardner-Webb Professors Honored Through New Scholarship Fund
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A new scholarship has been established in honor of three outstanding former Gardner-Webb social sciences professors. The Blackburn-Eastman-Hambright (BEH) Humanities Scholarship Fund will provide support for a rising GWU senior majoring in one of the social sciences. To institute a permanent endowed scholarship fund, organizers are working to raise $25,000 over the next five years.
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GWU/Cleveland County Orchestra Seeks Musicians
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If you’re an experienced musician with an interest in performing both classic and new compositions at a variety of University and community events, the Gardner-Webb University/Cleveland County Orchestra wants to connect with you. The orchestra is seeking musicians with talent on a variety of instruments to join the ensemble for regular rehearsals and performances throughout the year. String and percussion specialists are especially needed, but all interested musicians are invited to inquire about opportunities.
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GWU Doctor of Education Program Helps Student Assess Leadership Ability
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While working on her Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Gardner-Webb, Roberta F. Callaway (’16) of Stantonsburg, N.C., was asked to complete a self-assessment. The exercise in introspection proved to be the most beneficial in preparing her for the next step in her career. “The authentic leadership assignment required me to thoroughly reflect on my top five core values and beliefs,” she explained.
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Student Majors in Theatre and World Religions to Prepare for Ministry
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Bekah Rhea (’17) of Knoxville, Tenn., is preparing for a career in cross-cultural evangelism by majoring in theatre and world religions at Gardner-Webb. Focusing on world religions gives her an understanding of different cultures and beliefs, while participating in theatre helps her become an effective communicator, developing skills in presentation and professionalism. Disabled from birth, Rhea uses a motorized wheelchair.
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Neal Alexander Named as Interim Dean for Gardner-Webb University Business School
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Gardner-Webb University announced today that Neal Alexander was named as the interim dean for the Godbold School of Business. Alexander, who has a long history with the University, will take on the role beginning Sept. 19. Alexander announced earlier today that he was leaving his current position with the State of North Carolina as the Director of Human Resources, a post he has held since 2013.
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Doctoral Program Growth Yields New, Elite Status for Gardner-Webb University
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Gardner-Webb University has achieved Doctoral University status with The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, moving from a pool of some 750 institutions in the U.S. to an elite list of just 334 in the nation. Among private schools in North Carolina, only Gardner-Webb, Duke University (Durham) and Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem) share the Doctoral University classification. “Like the move to NCAA Division I athletics over a decade ago, Gardner-Webb University’s new Carnegie classification is simply one more indicator of the remarkable growth the University has experienced in recent years,” shared GWU Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Ben Leslie.
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On the field or in class, GWU Student-Athlete Strives to do Her Best
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As she competes in track and field events, studies in class or works in the art studio at Gardner-Webb University, Kayin Mujahid (’17) of Atlanta, Ga., remembers her father’s encouraging advice. “My pops would always tell me, ‘Be the best you can be every second, every minute, every hour, every day, and get up and repeat,’” Mujahid echoed. “Being at Gardner-Webb has made me want to do something great and have a successful life—to do my best day by day.”
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GWU School of Education Graduate Programs Help Educator Grow as a Leader
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Urged by her principal to pursue an administrative degree, Katrissa Fisher (’17) of Winterville, N.C., decided to attend an information session about Gardner-Webb University. “After a discussion with the Gardner-Webb rep, I knew I wanted to attend,” Fisher reflected. “I chose the Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies program, because I was executing administrative duties as part of my job responsibilities, but I did not have the credentials. After completing the Master of Arts, I chose the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, because I felt it was the missing component of my educational knowledge.”
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Student Builds Confidence Through GWU Nursing Education Program
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After nearly two decades in the nursing profession, Rebecca Damron (’16) of Winston-Salem, N.C., found a new level of confidence through her graduate studies at Gardner-Webb University. “I feel completely prepared to be engaged in any form of nursing education,” she offered. “I know there is something great just waiting for me.”
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GWU Alumnus Trains Olympic Swimming Medalist
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The Olympic Games in Brazil have produced a series of proud and historic moments for 2003 Gardner-Webb University alumnus Jeremy Martin. Martin owns Charlotte, N.C.-based sports-training facility Ultimate Athlete (UA), which officially opened in 2015. He has watched Team USA’s swimming events with great interest as teenager Kathleen Baker, one of the many athletes for which his organization provides performance training, claimed a gold medal with the women’s 4×100-meter medley relay team and an individual silver medal in the women’s 100-meter backstroke event.
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Exhibit to Feature Artwork of GWU Faculty Member
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The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts will present the work of Assistant Professor of Art Paula Spangler Casper in an exhibit on campus during August and September. “Who Let The Dogs In?” will feature a portrait series of various breeds of dogs that Casper created with oil paint and hand-stitched fibers. The display begins Aug. 15 and continues through Sept. 16 in GWU’s Tucker Student Center Gallery.
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GWU Connects Student to New Friends, Educational Opportunities
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Gardner-Webb University was on Alice Byrd’s short list, because her mother asked her to consider colleges closer to home. The Asheville, N.C., resident had also applied to a school out-of-state, but after visiting both, realized GWU was the only choice. “From the moment I set foot on Gardner-Webb’s campus, I knew it was home,” Byrd shared.
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GWU Lacrosse Player Shares Skills with Young People in Uganda
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Relying on facial expressions, posture and a limited vocabulary, Emma Rose (’17), a member of the Gardner-Webb University Women’s Lacrosse Team, communicated her instructions to young lacrosse players in Uganda. “Everything you are taught by your parents, like to have good posture and to show well-mannered body language, comes into play when language is limited,” stated Rose, a political science major. “This is the beauty of lacrosse though, and the beauty of sports in general. They can be taught and translated through demonstration and knowing three words in Luganda. Those words being, ‘stop,’ ‘go,’ and ‘Mzungu,’ which is used to refer to people of European descent or a foreigner, just so you know when people are speaking to or about you.”
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GWU Student Improves Spanish Skills While Experiencing Costa Rican Culture
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Perched on the edge of a platform about 11 stories high, Kathryn Manning (’18) had a choice to make. Should she jump and soar on a Tarzan swing through the valley below the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica? Her friends from Gardner-Webb University went first and waited below.
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Student Travels 3,000 Miles to Find her Place at GWU
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When Emily Hamilton (’18) of Everson, Wash., searched for colleges that fit her varied interests, Gardner-Webb University came up most often. Even though the school was located almost 3,000 miles away, she trusted the search results and scheduled a visit. “The whole time I was on the tour I was in awe at how gorgeous the campus was,” she shared. “
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Lacrosse Player Appreciates Support of Gardner-Webb Community
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When Emma Rose (’17) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was contacted by the Women’s Lacrosse coach at Gardner-Webb University, she couldn’t believe the timing. “I ended up visiting the school shortly after my grandfather died, and it just seemed like a sign that I found Gardner-Webb,” Rose observed. “I fell in love with the school once I stepped foot on the campus. The community is small and tight knit. You know your professors and everyone in your major. It creates an awesome learning environment. I’ve met the happiest and nicest people at Gardner-Webb, and I think everyone deserves to experience that.”
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Online Master’s Program Provides Relevant, Useful Information
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Although she feels uncomfortable working with technology, Heidi Hyde overcame doubts about her technical abilities and enrolled in the online Master of Arts in English program at Gardner-Webb University. “I loved the thought of getting my master’s in literature without having to drive to a campus,” said Hyde, who lives in Hickory, N.C. “The fact that the degree was completely online was attractive to me in this regard. I love seated classes, but the benefits of the online program outweighed the disadvantages for me.”
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