Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

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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.
Gardner-Webb Homecoming 2024 Features Football and U.S. Army Golden Knights

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University is honored to have the U.S. Army Golden Knights perform at 1 p.m. before the Homecoming Game. The team will bring down the game ball in their parachute jump in time for kickoff at 1:30, when the Runnin’ Bulldogs take on Lindenwood.
GWU Men’s Basketball Announces Competitive 2024-25 Slate

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb University men’s basketball team has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. This year’s slate is comprised of 29 games, including 11 games within the friendly confines of Paul Porter Arena. The Big South Conference Schedule features a 16-game round-robin format, with return trips against each conference opponent throughout the season.
Experience the Magic of The Eagles with The Ultimate Eagles Tribute – On The Border

Office of University Communications

The legendary sound of The Eagles is coming to Gardner-Webb University this fall, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss! The Ultimate Eagles Tribute – On The Border will perform live at the Brinkley Amphitheater on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m., immediately following the final home football game of the season. Gates open at 4 p.m.
National, State and Local Groups Respond in Aftermath of Helene

Office of University Communications

As families in Western North Carolina will be dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for months and even years to come, Gardner-Webb University is gearing up to help with local disaster relief resources.
Kristi Barger’s Second Chance: A Journey from Prison to Academic Success

Office of University Communications

The faculty and staff who work in Gardner-Webb University’s Online degree completion program are committed to helping students achieve their goals. Kristi Barger, of Hickory, N.C., a student working toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees, ultimately chose to attend GWU because of the responsive and compassionate online admission team.
Gardner-Webb’s UNIV 111 First-Year Program Builds Community Through Spirit Board Contest

Office of University Communications

An important aspect of Gardner-Webb’s University 111 program is to help first-year students build relationships and develop a sense of community. This year, Director of Success Initiatives and First-Year Experience Kara Alves introduced a friendly competition to foster unity. She challenged the 21 classes to create a Spirit Board that represents the essence of Gardner-Webb.
Gardner-Webb Theatre Presents ‘The 39 Steps’ on Oct. 4

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University Theatre’s first production of the season, “The 39 Steps,” will be rescheduled, will be presented Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Dover Theatre. This play was adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock.
Gardner-Webb’s Hunt School of Nursing Celebrates Pass Rates on Pre-Licensure Exams

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) offers associate and bachelor’s degree programs in various formats that prepare graduates to provide patient-centered care using up-to-date scientific research. The comprehensive curriculum in the traditional and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN and ABSN), and the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) equips students to succeed on the NCLEX-RN, a pre-licensure exam that measures the nursing candidates’ clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.