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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 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

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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

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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.
Gardner-Webb, Atrium Health and Invision Diagnostics Host Mammogram Screening Event

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University is partnering with Atrium Health and Invision Diagnostics to host a mammogram screening event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Invision’s 3D Mammography Bus will be located at 110 S. Main Street in Boiling Springs.
Dr. Terry Fern, Gardner-Webb Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts, Passed Away on Sept. 14, 2024

Office of University Communications

Dr. Terry Fern is remembered for the ways he served the Lord, cherished his wife and family, and joyfully shared his musical talent with others. Fern, professor emeritus of fine arts at Gardner-Webb University, passed away on Sept. 14, 2024. He retired from GWU in 2010 after a 30-year career in the fine arts department.
Gardner-Webb Concert Choir Selected to Perform at Conference for N.C. Choral Directors

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Since Dr. Joshua Cheney, Gardner-Webb assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, arrived on the University campus in 2020, he has challenged himself and his students to consistently strive for improvement. He’s also given the Concert Choir an opportunity to perform on an international stage in Paris to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
Gardner-Webb Instructor Lisa Brummett Recognized for Mentoring Skills

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“The most rewarding part of my job is sharing my passion for teaching with future teachers here at Gardner-Webb. I love mentoring students to help them succeed in their classes and future careers,” said Lisa Brummett, an instructor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (HSPE) at Gardner-Webb University. She received the Mentoring and Academic Advising Award at the University’s 2024 Faculty Assembly.
Gardner-Webb Bachelor’s in Mathematics Prepares Students for Various STEM Fields

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Gardner-Webb University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program provides students with a strong foundation in core concepts of higher mathematics, implementing both traditional and modern approaches throughout the curriculum. The program seeks to develop well-rounded graduates with strong problem-solving abilities and advanced quantitative and analytical reasoning skills who can make a positive, lasting impact on society in a variety of fields.
Gardner-Webb PA Studies Celebrates 100% Pass Rate on Certifying Exam

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Faculty and staff in Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies strive to inspire and prepare knowledgeable and compassionate professionals who excel as PAs. Students are equipped with a strong foundation in the basic medical, clinical and psychosocial sciences. To become licensed, graduates must first take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). This year, the GWU Class of 2024 achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the exam, proving their clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning and other medical skills.
Bo’s Battle ‘QUE Competition at Gardner-Webb Joins Southern BBQ Network

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Bo’s Battle ‘QUE is back at Gardner-Webb Homecoming this year as a sanctioned event by the Southern BBQ Network (SBN), a 501c3 charitable organization. SBN was formed in 2010 by people who love to eat barbecue and share a passion for the art of preparing it. The mission of SBN is to preserve southern barbecue through qualified trained judges, while also improving communities through supporting charitable events.
Gardner-Webb’s Early Admission Advantage Offers Housing, Parking and Other Benefits

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Gardner-Webb University offers the Early Admission Advantage to college-bound students who are ready to finish the application process and prepare for what comes next. Students admitted through this program can begin planning for their new campus home with access to priority housing and free parking for the 2025-26 academic year. Other benefits include giveaways such as a semester of free housing and other prizes.
Gardner-Webb Office of Christian Life and Service Leads Mission Groups to U.S., Brazil and Kenya

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“Mission trips orient students’ hearts toward God and their hands toward humanity (Mark 12:30-31),” asserted Dr. Josh Parrott, Gardner-Webb’s vice president and university chaplain for Christian Life and Service. “These trips allow us to live out our university motto: Pro Deo et Humanitate (for God and Humanity).”
Gardner-Webb Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November

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Gardner-Webb University has been awarded a grant for the 2024 First- Generation College Celebration initiative. This grant will enable Gardner-Webb to further its commitment to supporting first-generation college students in our community. The funds are provided by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from retirement provider, TIAA, and the Strada Education Foundation.
Gardner-Webb Alumna Caroline Leitten, ’17, Cares for Orphans in Peru

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In Iquitos, Peru, one in 12 children under the age of 15 is abandoned to live on the streets or placed in foster care. The main reason is poverty: Parents simply don’t have money to care for their children. At times, the situation becomes overwhelming to Gardner-Webb University 2017 alumna Caroline Ashley Marvin Leitten. The needs are great, and her ministry, Go Love Peru, is only equipped for 24 orphans.
Gardner-Webb University Participates in No-Fee Direct Admission Program

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Gardner-Webb University is one of 26 North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) participating in the NCICU Direct Admission Program for the 2025- 2026 academic year. This groundbreaking initiative simplifies the college application process for North Carolina high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Four-Time Paralympic Swimmer and New Mother Mallory Weggemann Earns Fourth Gold Medal

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”The vision of getting behind the starting blocks in Paris at my fourth Paralympic Games and looking to the stands and seeing Jay holding our daughter has been something that has been ingrained in my mind and heart long before we knew Charlotte was Charlotte. A vision that gave me strength when I needed it most, grounding me in my purpose when I felt overwhelmed and anchored me in my ‘why’ when the journey felt all consuming.”
Gardner-Webb Family Weekend Features Football, World-Renowned Magician, Tailgate & Concert

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Families are invited back to Gardner-Webb University on Sept. 27-29 to experience their student’s campus home. Throughout the weekend, families and their students are encouraged to attend social programs, including a worship service, football game, and volleyball match.
Davis Hospital Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Gardner-Webb Hunt School of Nursing

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The James W. Davis Hospital Foundation Inc., of Statesville, N.C., is a longtime supporter of the Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing (HSON). For more than 30 years, the Foundation has provided funding for scholarships and operations.
Gardner-Webb Lacrosse Honored for Academic Excellence

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The Gardner-Webb Women’s Lacrosse team has been recognized by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) as an honor squad for the 2023- 2024 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the team must have posted a 3.2 or higher team GPA for the academic year.
Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs Take Fans to (Bruno) Mars

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Less than three weeks ago, new and returning members of the Gardner- Webb University’s Marching Bulldogs gathered for the first time. After a whirlwind band camp and rehearsals on 90-degree days, the 60 musicians are enthusiastic about bringing the “Sound of the Springs” to Thursday’s home game against Wofford College at 7 p.m. in Spangler Stadium.