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Gardner-Webb to Host Couple Who Understands Forgiveness
Office of University Communications and Katie Furr
A couple who understands all too well the meaning of both loss and forgiveness will be speaking at Gardner-Webb University on Feb. 7 for the Dimensions program. This event will be held at 9:25 a.m. in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center on GWU’s main campus and is free and open to the public. Gentry Eddings, who is a Charlotte-based pastor, and his wife, Hadley, lost their two children in a car accident two years ago.
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Gardner-Webb University to Host Military Photographer for Veterans
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb will host two-time Military Photographer of the Year Stacy Pearsall and the “Veterans Portrait Project” at the Charlotte campus on Feb. 27, and at the main campus in Boiling Springs on Feb. 28 as part of the University’s Distinguished Artist Series. The two-day event will kick off Pearsall’s art show in the Tucker Gallery at Gardner-Webb’s main campus. Pearsall, who served in the Air Force as a combat photographer, is a decorated veteran who started the Veterans Portrait Project (VPP) while recovering from wounds she sustained in active duty.
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GWU Alum Served his Country While Earning Degree in Physical Education
Office of University Communications
When Ben Johnson ’11 of Boiling Springs, S.C., transferred to Gardner-Webb University in 2008, he was determined to complete his degree and uphold his commitment to serve his country. “I joined the Army after graduating from high school and was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., in 3/319th AFAR 82nd Airborne Division,” Johnson related. “I decided after three years that I wanted to go back to school, so I joined the North Carolina National Guard, HHC 505th Engineer Combat Battalion.”
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GWU Alumna Combined Religious Studies and Chemistry to Prepare for Medical School
Office of University Communications
When she examines a patient to determine a diagnosis, Natalie Pippin Britt ’08 relies on the critical thinking skills she developed as an undergraduate at Gardner-Webb University. The first-year resident in family medicine at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga., began her educational journey as a religious studies major. She had considered vocational ministry, but soon realized her calling was outside the church.
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New Position at Gardner-Webb University Focuses on Academic Enhancement
Office of University Communications
President Dr. Frank Bonner has announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Moore as Special Assistant to the President for Academic Enhancement. This new position recognizes Gardner-Webb University’s commitment to providing students with unique educational experiences. “I believe passionately in the value of special opportunities and academic enhancements for students,” Bonner asserted.
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NASA Partner and Leadership Trainer to Speak at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications and Katie Furr
A leadership trainer who specializes in personal development and empowering individuals will be speaking at Gardner-Webb University on Jan. 31 for the Dimensions program. This event will be held at 9:25 a.m. in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center on GWU’s main campus and is free and open to the public. Ronnie Doss has organized leadership trainings internationally over the past several years.
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GWU Head Basketball Coach to Serve as Guest Sandwich Artist at Local Subway Restaurant
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb head basketball coach Tim Craft will make a special appearance Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Boiling Springs Subway restaurant to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. Craft will serve as a guest sandwich artist in the Subway location at 117 E. College Ave., in Boiling Springs from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. Craft will be joined by local cancer survivors and representatives from the American Cancer Society and Subway to raise awareness and support for the fight against cancer.
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Gardner-Webb Community Fosters Lasting Friendships, Academic Excellence
Office of University Communications
Chris Farthing ’09 appreciates the professors at Gardner-Webb who prepared him to excel in graduate school and business, but he is even more grateful for the lasting friendships he formed at the University. “Despite time and distance, the best friends I have right now are still the ones I made at Gardner-Webb,” he observed. His decision to attend GWU was based on the students he met while interviewing for a scholarship.
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Gardner-Webb School of Divinity Helped Alumna Follow Call to Missions
Office of University Communications
The people of South Sudan flee their war-torn country looking for refuge in Uganda. Mostly women and children, they experience the trauma of losing husbands, fathers, siblings and their own self-worth. Jamie Elizabeth Efird ’16 has worked with mission groups to bring them a message of hope.
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GWU Professor Offers Insights on the Unique Relationship Between the President and the Media
Office of University Communications
Whether contentious or complimentary, the relationship between media outlets and the U.S. President is as varied as the individuals involved. Members of the media understand that each inauguration can usher in significant changes related to the frequency of—and access to—presidential press conferences, photo opportunities, speeches, and more. “Throughout time, we have had different changes in technology,” said Dr. Bob Carey, GWU Professor of Communication and chair of the Department of Communication and New Media Studies.
WGWG: The President and the Media: an interview with Dr. Bob Carey
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Communication Skills Help GWU Alum Follow Different Career Path
Office of University Communications
When George C. Millar II of Bradenton, Fla., came to Gardner-Webb to play football with the Runnin’ Bulldogs, he had a plan for his future. As he explained to his admissions counselor that he wanted to major in history or political science to prepare for law school, the counselor advised him to consider a different route. “I had a set path of where I wanted to be in five years, and he recommended a pre-professional English focus,” Millar recalled.
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Gardner-Webb Education Helps Alum Prepare for Career in Public Service
Office of University Communications
Verhonda Crawford was raised by parents who instilled in her the importance of community service. Her father was a city councilman in Chesnee, S.C., and her mom volunteered for several groups. Before she graduated from Gardner-Webb University in 2012, Crawford ran for city council in Chesnee and became one of the youngest-elected government officials in the state of South Carolina.
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GWU Hunt School of Nursing Professor Shares Tips for Navigating Cold and Flu Season
Office of University Communications
Cold and flu season has arrived with a vengeance, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga., are reporting widespread outbreaks of influenza in North Carolina. As classes reconvene in countless educational institutions, officials warn that the spread of germs is likely to increase. Dr. Anna Hamrick is a practicing healthcare provider and serves as an assistant professor and is the director of the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Gardner-Webb.
WGWG: House Calls with Dr. Anna Hamrick: Cold and Flu Season
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GWU Names New Vice President for University Advancement
Office of University Communications
President Dr. Frank Bonner has announced the selection of H. Woodrow “Woody” Fish to lead the Gardner-Webb University Office of Advancement. Prior to this appointment, Fish has served as Vice President for External Affairs and Special Assistant to the President. “I am excited about Woody’s new leadership role and believe he will bring enthusiasm and focus to GWU’s fundraising efforts,” Bonner asserted.
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Gardner-Webb University Students Head to Washington D.C. for 58th Presidential Inauguration
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University will once again send a contingency of students to the U.S. Capitol to participate in the country’s 58th inauguration ceremony, set for Friday, Jan. 20, in Washington D.C. University students have participated in presidential inauguration events for decades, regardless of political affiliation. Nate Allman, David Cole, Eli Hardin, Sydney Hardin, Bailey Hierholzer, A.J. Horner, Luke Kunkel, and Lauren Mahoney will attend inaugural events surrounding the swearing-in process for President-elect Donald Trump.
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Art Alumna Chose GWU for Study Abroad Opportunities
Office of University Communications
One reason Haley Doolittle Johnston ’13 chose to attend Gardner-Webb University was for the study abroad programs. Since she was 10 years old, she had told her family she wanted to study in another country. “I only applied to colleges that had study abroad programs,” Johnston explained.
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Exercise Science Degree Allows GWU Alum to Pursue Career in NASCAR
Office of University Communications
In 12 seconds, a six-member NASCAR pit crew can empty two 12-gallon gas cans, weighing 81 pounds each, change four tires and make minor adjustments to the car. Matt Skeen, a 2007 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, is one of the trainers who prepares the crew for the physical demands of the job. Skeen majored in health and wellness (now exercise science) and played football at GWU.
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Gardner-Webb University Gallery Hosts Works by Professor Emeritus
Office of University Communications
Dr. Les Brown, Gardner-Webb Professor Emeritus, spent 40 years studying and teaching biology at the University. When he retired in 2005, Brown transferred his observations of nature to works on canvas, paper and in clay. His paintings, drawings and pottery will be displayed Jan. 16-Feb. 17 in the Tucker Gallery inside the Tucker Student Center on the Gardner-Webb University campus.
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Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing Prepares for Accreditation Review
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing will host a site review team for continuing accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). A public meeting will be held at GWU’s College of Health Sciences (315 W. College Ave., Boiling Springs, N.C.) on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2:15 p.m. in Room 259. In addition, the ACEN is inviting members of the community to submit written comments relating to the Gardner-Webb University DNP program to Dr. Marsal Stoll, ACEN Chief Executive Officer (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850; Atlanta, GA 30326) or via email at mstoll@acenursing.org.
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GWU Liberal Arts Education Prepared Alumna for Ministry in a Variety of Settings
Office of University Communications
When she graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a degree in American Sign Language (ASL) and theatre arts, Christina Whitehouse-Suggs ’99 was ready to tackle whatever situation came her way. “Every single one of my classes prepared me for my career, since interpreters are called to be generalists in an age of specialists,” she explained. “Interpreters need to be ‘renaissance people’ who know a little bit about everything with the ability to use critical thinking and split-second application in highly contextual environments.”
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Welcome from Professors and Students Brought Alum to Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
Visiting the campus of Gardner-Webb University as a high school senior, Devan Vandenbark (’15), a native of Fairfield, Ohio, began to sense he’d found his home for the next four years. “I attended a psychology class of Dr. (David) Carscaddon’s, which I really enjoyed, and I also got to tour the ceramics department,” he recalled. “A student took my family and me around and showed us the studio space, and I decided GWU had professors and students that would invest in me, and it was a place where I could learn.”
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Gardner-Webb Announces Dean’s List, Honor Roll
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce its Dean’s List and Honor Roll in recognition of undergraduate students’ exemplary academic achievements during the Fall 2016 semester. The Dean’s List is composed of students with a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The National Dean’s List was established in 1978, as a way to recognize excellent academic achievement by college students.
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Gardner-Webb University Awards Degrees During Commencement Exercises Dec. 19
Office of University Communications
Gardner–Webb University hosted Fall Commencement on Monday, Dec. 19, in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Nearly 240 graduates were honored during the ceremony. GWU achieved several notable milestones during commencement.
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Gardner-Webb Student to Serve as Primate Field Researcher in Madagascar, Africa
Office of University Communications
A Gardner-Webb senior received some exciting news just in time for the Christmas holiday. Christopher Lile, a biology and psychology double major from Waynesville, N.C., recently applied to participate in the Omaha Zoo’s Department of Conservation Genetics lemur monitoring project in Madagascar, Africa. On Dec. 14, he was offered a position on their research team for the October – December cohort.
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Motivated by his Battle with Diabetes, GWU Swimmer Plans Career in Healthcare Field
Office of University Communications
Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 9, Riley Brock (’18) of Kings Mountain, N.C., is all too familiar with doctors, Physician Assistants (PAs) and others in healthcare. He always wanted to go into the medical field, but through his experience, has developed a greater desire to enter the profession. “Hopefully, I can provide knowledge and care for patients the way my doctors and PAs did for me,” affirmed Brock, a member of the Gardner-Webb University men’s swim team.
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