Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

This is the archive for Gardner-Webb's Newscenter, which is your source for updates and events happening on campus, as well as interesting stories about GWU students, faculty/staff and alumni. You'll also find stories about academic accomplishments and community service projects.

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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.
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.
Tyler Riddell and Jessica Perriello Take Home GWU Athlete of The Week Awards

Office of University Communications

Redshirt senior quarterback Tyler Riddell of the Gardner-Webb University football team and junior Jessica Perriello of the Gardner-Webb University cross country team are the recipients of GWU Athlete of The Week following recent exceptional performances on the field of competition.
Gardner-Webb Students, Faculty and Staff Plan Election Watch Party

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University students, faculty and staff will join together on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for a Bipartisan Election Watch Party. Held from 7 p.m. to midnight, the event begins in Faith Hall, Tucker Student Center. At 9 p.m., when The Gathering, student-led worship, wraps up in Hope and Stewart Halls, all three rooms will be open for the Watch Party.
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.
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.
Gardner-Webb Honors Students Bring ‘Enchanted Forest’ to Life at Broad River Greenway

Office of University Communications

A community favorite for nearly two decades, the “Enchanted Forest” at Broad River Greenway, will be presented on Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The annual event was postponed by a week this year, because of downed trees caused by Hurricane Helene.
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.
Nursing Student Responded Within Days After Helene to Fly Needed Supplies to Western North Carolina

Office of University Communications

Just hours after Hurricane Helene cut a path of destruction through western North Carolina, several volunteers began rushing to aid the people trapped there. Velvet Sims, a student in the Associate of Science in Nursing program at Gardner-Webb University, joined immediately.
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.
Molly Littlefield and Quasean Holmes Named GWU Student-Athletes of The Week

Office of University Communications

After posting strong individual performances on the field and on the court this weekend, sophomore libero Molly Littlefield of the Gardner-Webb University volleyball team and senior running back Quasean Holmes of the Gardner-Webb University football team have been named GWU’s Athletes of The Week.
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.
Ignite Scholarship Helps McCoy Stowe Fulfill Goal of Becoming a Neurosurgeon

Office of University Communications and Makella Knowles

Matthew “McCoy” Stowe, a double major in biomedical sciences and chemistry with a minor in psychology, is a junior dedicated to getting into medical school. Growing up in Lincolnton, N.C., only 40 minutes from campus, Gardner-Webb University was frequently talked about by his family and friends during high school.
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.
Gardner-Webb Athletics Hosts Teams from UNCAsheville and Montreat Displaced by Helene

Office of University Communications

Over the next few weeks, the Gardner-Webb University community might notice a few blue and white Bulldogs showing up around campus or even some blue, white and gold Cavaliers. These are the school colors and mascots for the University of North Carolina at Asheville and Montreat College. Both colleges have teams staying at Gardner-Webb.
Gardner-Webb, Ruby C. Hunt YMCA and Town of Boiling Springs Host Octoberfest

Office of University Communications

An annual fall tradition returns to the Gardner-Webb campus on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Since 2005, Octoberfest has welcomed families, providing candy, games and fun for children. This year, the event will be held inside the Paul Porter Arena and outside, around the perimeter of Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC).
Cayton White and Leo Andrade Named Gardner- Webb Athletes of The Week

Office of University Communications

After a strong weekend (Oct. 11-12) both on the court and on the pitch, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Cayton White from Gardner-Webb volleyball and junior defender Leo Andrade from Gardner-Webb men’s soccer have been named the first Gardner-Webb Athletes of The Week.
Gardner-Webb Ignite Scholar Aletheia McDowell Ready to Begin Nursing Career

Office of University Communications and Gardner-Webb University

In high school, Aletheia McDowell, now a senior at Gardner-Webb University, didn’t have a clear college or career plan. But she knew one thing: She felt called by the Lord to work with and help children.
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.
Gardner-Webb University Hosts National Advocate for Faith Freedom on Oct. 22

Office of University Communications

Amanda Tyler, the executive director for the Baptist Joint Committee (BJC) for Religious Liberty will be the featured speaker for the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity’s Mary Washburn Wilson Lecture Series. The free event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. in Dover Chapel. Tyler’s topic will be “How to End Christian Nationalism.”
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.
Gardner-Webb Online Graduate and Undergraduate Programs to Start Soon

Office of University Communications

For more than two decades, Gardner-Webb University has offered online education. Through the years programs have expanded to 30 online undergraduate and graduate degrees. When you choose Gardner-Webb’s online program, you are more than a number, noted Director of Academic Innovation and Digital Learning, Dr. Wendy Athens.
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.
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.
Dr. Steven Harmon Recognized with Gardner-Webb Faculty Scholarship Award

Office of University Communications

During the 2023-2024 academic year alone, Dr. Steven Harmon, professor of historical theology at Gardner-Webb, wrote five research publications and presented four pieces of his scholarly research. Since 2003, he has authored five books and edited two multi-author books, and two more volumes will be available soon. He is co-editor of the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Baptist Studies from Oxford University Press, and his solo-authored book, Vision Over Visibility: U2’s Theological Imagination, is under contract with Cascade Books.