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GWU Defending Big South Conference Champions Open 2023 Season on Saturday at Appalachian State
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb enters the 2023 season as defending Big South Conference Football Champions and will open on the road against Appalachian State on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 3:30 p.m.
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Dr. Yvonne Smith Honored with Gardner-Webb’s Top Faculty Award
Office of University Communications
At the recent Fall Faculty Assembly, Gardner-Webb University administrators honored faculty members with various awards. Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs presented the 2022-2023 Excellence in Teaching award to Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Yvonne Smith, who serves as coordinator of the Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practitioner Program.
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Gardner-Webb Faculty Recognized with Awards
Office of University Communications
At the recent Fall Faculty Assembly, Gardner-Webb University administrators honored faculty members with various awards. Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs presented the 2022-2023 Excellence in Teaching award to Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Yvonne Smith (https://gardner-webb.edu/news/dr-yvonne-smith-receives-top-facultyaward/). Provost and Vice President for Academic A!airs Dr. Karen Aubrey recognized winners of the other faculty awards. Dean of the Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies Dr. Sydney Brown presented the graduate faculty awards.
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Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty Across Campus
Office of University Communications
Several new faculty members were introduced during the 2023 Fall Faculty Assembly at Gardner-Webb University. They will be teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Godbold College of Business, and the College of Health Sciences.
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GWU Alumnus Clayton King and Former NFL Player Derwin L. Gray Discuss Healing the Nation’s Racial Divide
Office of University Communications
While healing the nation’s racial divide seems like a daunting task, former National Football League player Derwin L. Gray and Gardner-Webb University alumnus Clayton King o!ered a practical first step during a program on Aug 24 at Gardner-Webb University. King stated, “Tonight, we want you to get a glimpse of what I believe is the most e!ective way that we can heal the racial divide—and that’s through personal friendships with people who are di!erent than us.”
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Gardner-Webb Athletics Expands Broadcast Coverage for Fans
Office of University Communications
New for the 2023-2024 season, fans have numerous options for broadcast coverage of Runnin’ Bulldogs athletics. Local audiences will continue to find Gardner- Webb Football on WGNC AM 1450 / FM 101.1, and our ‘Dawgs around the world can now catch the Runnin’ Bulldog Sports Network (RBSN) live on The Varsity Network app (for all mobile devices). All broadcasts on The Varsity Network app can also be heard online at gwusports.com/listenlive
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Gardner-Webb Student Lindy Bryson Honored to Open Inaugural Concert in Brinkley Amphitheater on Oct. 28
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb student Lindy Bryson has the honor of being the first musician to perform on the Brinkley Amphitheater stage on Oct. 28 when she opens for Will Jones and 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs. Her new song, “Muddy Waters,” won first place in the Don Gibson Singer Songwriter Competition. The song describes how she felt on the day she was baptized in the Broad River
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GWU’s College of Health Sciences Partners with Remote Area Medical to Bring Free Health Services to Community
Office of University Communications
After volunteering with a nonprofit that brings free medical care to people in need, Gardner-Webb University senior biology major, Marissa DiMatteo, knew the organization could help many people in the Shelby/Boiling Springs area. “I saw the relief it brought to the communities, and I was told about the opportunity to bring them to my community, so I filled out their form,” related Dimatteo, who is president of the Pre-Health Society. “I brought the idea to Dr. (Nicole) Waters, who helped me achieve this.”
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Gardner-Webb Begins Academic Year with Traditional Fall Convocation
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University celebrated the beginning of the 2023 academic year with the Fall Convocation. Awards were presented to 56 students, and the 2021-2022 winner of the Excellence in Teaching award, Dr. Elizabeth Amato, issued a challenge to students. Gardner- Webb President Dr. William M. Downs also presented his “call to action.”
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Gardner-Webb Hunt School of Nursing Celebrates Pre-licensure Exam Rates
Office of University Communications
The faculty and staff of the Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) are celebrating the success of their recent graduates on two national nurse licensure exams—the NCLEX-RN and the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Exam. The NCLEX-RN is for graduates of the ASN, traditional BSN, and accelerated BSN pre-licensure nursing programs, and the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Exam is for graduates of the DNP program.
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Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs Bring Excitement and Energy to the Field
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs begins its second season under the direction of Dr. Sarah Fabian, director of Athletic Bands, with new members and a new addition—a seven-member dance team. The 50 band members also include nine color guard and 34 musicians. They started practicing in early August and are eager to perform for football fans.
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GWU Senior and Alumnus Intern with Shelby, N.C., Podiatrists
Office of University Communications
Every semester, many faculty members at Gardner-Webb University ask professionals to visit their classes to highlight various career opportunities. One of the guests invited by instructor of biology Stacie Smith is Dr. Gretchen A. Lawrence, a podiatrist with Foothills Podiatry PA in Shelby, N.C.
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Competition at Gardner-Webb Homecoming Heats up with Bo’s Battle ‘QUE
Office of University Communications
During this year’s homecoming festivities (https://gardnerwebb. edu/event/homecoming/) on Oct. 27-29, the competition will be on fire. Amateur pitmasters —each touting their own secret recipe—will have a chance to heat up the smoker and win the first Bo’s Battle ’QUE at Gardner-Webb University.
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Students Invited to Participate in Mission Trips Across the U.S. and in Southern Africa
Office of University Communications
The five mission trips planned by the Office of Christian Life and Service for 2023-2024 offer a variety of opportunities from construction and medical assistance to making children with a critical illness smile. Students can also choose from trips in the United States or travel to Eswatini (Swaziland) in Southern Africa. Costs are estimates only and may be adjusted if lower rates become available. For general information about the trips, call Teresa Davis at (704) 406-4277. Applications are available in the Office of Christian Life and Service on the main floor of Tucker Student Center. Contact the leaders for each trip for more detailed information.
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Gardner-Webb Welcomes Over 500 New Students for 2023 Fall Semester
Office of University Communications
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Opening Sept. 8 – Gardner-Webb’s Newest Dining Option
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb’s newest dining option, Bo’s Smokehouse, will open Sept. 8. A grand opening ceremony for the restaurant, which is located downstairs in the Dover Campus Center, is planned for 10:30 a.m.
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Gardner-Webb Football Looks to Defend its Big South Conference Title
Office of UNiversity Communications
Coming o! an impressive seven-win season, Gardner-Webb football is eager to defend its 2022 Big South Conference title. The team opens its 2023 season on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Appalachian State in Boone. Their first home game is during Family Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 9, when the Runnin’ Bulldogs take on Elon at 6 p.m. in Spangler Stadium.
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Gardner-Webb University Hosts ‘Healing Our Racial Divide’ On Aug. 24
Office of University Communications
Former National Football League player Derwin L. Gray and Gardner- Webb University alumnus Clayton King have been best friends for over two decades. These two pastors, speakers and authors will be featured in a program on Thursday, Aug. 24, sponsored by the GWU School of Divinity’s Pittman Center for Congregational Enrichment. The event, “Healing Our Racial Divide: A Conversation with Derwin L. Gray and Clayton King” will be at 7 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend, and students will receive Dimensions credit. Co-sponsors are the Offices of Christian Life and Service and Diversity and Inclusion.
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High Schoolers Receive First-Hand Knowledge of Campus Life Through Honors Experience
Office of University Communications
After spending a week immersed into campus life at Gardner-Webb University, Troy Berchoff, of Mooresville, N.C., is excited about applying early and making GWU his college home. The faith-oriented atmosphere is important to him. “My favorite part was how well everybody connected from the start,” he shared.
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Gardner-Webb Offers New Benefits Through the Health Clinic
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb employees who are on the University’s health plan may now obtain the services o!ered by the Gardner-Webb Health Clinic for free. In addition, an employee’s spouse and dependents, who are on the GWU health plan, may now access the Clinic for a charge of $15 per visit.
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Gardner-Webb Team Helps Build Houses in Kenya While Sharing the Hope of the Gospel
Office of University Communications and Ashley Rich
This summer, a mission team from Gardner-Webb University traveled to Kisumu, Kenya, in partnership with Houses of Hope, a ministry of Baptist on Mission. Their goal was to build and dedicate four homes for families in need. Coming out of the trip, the members of the team talked about much more than construction. They were impacted by the opportunity to carry out a valuable act of service, share their experiences and faith, and get a taste of a culture and location vastly different than that of the United States.
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Gardner-Webb Faculty Emeritus Sherman Parrish Passes Away
Office of University Communications
Clarence “Sherman” Parrish served Gardner- Webb for over three decades in the Department of Natural Sciences. He was known for his personal investment in students’ success, professional connections, willingness to serve his community, and a calm demeanor. Parrish passed away at age 85 on Aug. 6, 2023.
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Through Charitable Bequest, Rendell and Kelly Hipps Ensure Individuals Have Access to Pursue Their Calling to Ministry
Office of University Communications
A!er creating a scholarship at Gardner-Webb, Rendell and Kelly Hipps decided to further their impact by remembering the University in their will. With this charitable bequest, they have ensured future generations will have access to higher education.
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GWU Rising Senior Achieves Third Place in National Future Business Leaders of America Competition
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb rising senior Cyrus Richer represented the University’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Chapter at the National Leadership Conference held recently in Atlanta, Ga. Richer competed in the Social Media Marketing category and earned third place in the highly-competitive event.
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Internships Help Senior Biology Major Determine Her Career Path
Office of University Communications
Senior biology major Karson Dean, of Dallas, N.C., has cared passionately about animals for as long as she can remember. When she graduates from Gardner-Webb University in December 2023, she plans to pursue a career in veterinary technology.
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