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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Gardner- Webb Equips Nurses for Advance Practice Roles

Office of University Communications and Avery Copeland

Gardner-Webb University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program o!ers transformative learning experiences for nurses seeking advance practice roles in healthcare. Taught through a Christian lens, this program is dedicated to improving patient care and making a meaningful impact on the industry by integrating Christian principles into medical practice.
Gardner-Webb Alumna, Dr. Sarah Curry, Testifies at House Committee Hearing

Office of University Communications

Dr. Sarah Curry defended her dissertation for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at Gardner-Webb in 2021. Since then, she has used her education as a researcher in fiscal and economic public policy. Recently, her research topic, “E!ects of Advance Refunding Municipal Bonds After the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),” gained the attention of the U.S. House Means and Ways Committee.
Celebrate the New Gardner-Webb Expanded Caf at Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 21

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb Caf has been reopened for nearly a month and now it’s time to celebrate all the improvements with a Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting. The entire campus is invited to the event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 10:45 a.m.
Gardner-Webb Men’s Soccer Ranked 3rd in Preseason Poll, Placing Two on All-Conference List

Office of University Communications

Heading into the 2024 season, the Gardner-Webb University men’s soccer team has earned two honors. The team was voted third in the Big South Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as released by the Big South on Aug. 14, picking up 48 total points. In addition, the Runnin’ Bulldogs placed a pair of defenders on the 2024 Big South Preseason All-Conference list.
Gardner-Webb Volleyball Ready for 2024 with New Coaching Staff, 6 Returning and 11 New Players

Office of University Communications

Coming off its best Division I season finish in program history—third in the Big South—the Gardner-Webb Volleyball team is eager to make its own records in 2024. A new coaching staff, six returning players and 11 new Runnin’ Bulldogs are set to take the court this week with a scrimmage on Aug. 23 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C.
Dr. Iva Naydenova Receives the Gardner-Webb 2023- 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award

Office of University Communications

The winner of the Gardner-Webb 2023-2024 Excellence in Teaching Award began teaching at the University nearly 15 years ago. Dr. Ivelina “Iva” Naydenova, chair and professor in the Department of Psychological Science, was recognized at the 2024 Faculty Assembly as an exceptional faculty member who displays academic rigor, designs e!ective courses, and is dedicated to her students’ success.
Gardner-Webb Faculty Honored for Teaching Excellence, Service and Scholarship

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb 2024 Faculty Assembly opens the academic year by introducing new faculty and celebrating the achievements of returning colleagues. President Dr. William M. Downs began the program with his welcome.
Gardner-Webb Welcomes 560 New Students for 2024 Fall Semester

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University’s new student enrollment continues its upward climb for the 2024 Fall Semester. Administrators, faculty and staff are set to welcome 560 first-time freshmen and transfer students, a 6.6 percent increase over last year’s incoming cohort. The newest Runnin’ Bulldogs are from all corners of North Carolina, 33 states and Puerto Rico, and 18 countries around the globe.
Nine New Gardner-Webb Faculty Members Welcomed at 2024 Faculty Assembly

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University welcomes new faculty members in the College of Education, College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences. They were introduced at the Faculty Assembly today (Aug. 13).
Gardner-Webb Celebrates New Year and New Faces with Fall Opening Convocation

Office of University Communications

The beginning of the academic year and the addition of new faces on the Gardner-Webb campus is a time for celebration. The University recognizes the importance of the occasion with the Fall Opening Convocation on Aug. 22 at 9:25 a.m. in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC).
Gardner-Webb University Orchestra Accepting New Members

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb University Orchestra is accepting new members. All advanced players are welcome—students, faculty and staff at other universities and high schools, and community members.
Gardner-Webb Affirmed by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Music Department Receives Additional Accreditation

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb recently submitted the required Fi!h Year Interim report to its accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC (https://sacscoc.org/)) and is deemed in full compliance. The University is accredited to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Gardner-Webb also may o"er credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Gardner-Webb Baseball Earns Team Academic Excellence Award From American Baseball Coaches Association

Office of University Communications

For the ninth straight year, the Gardner-Webb baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. The honor highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2023-24 academic year.
Gardner-Webb Women’s Soccer Announces 2024 Schedule

Office of University Communications

The Gardner-Webb University women’s soccer team has announced the schedule for the 2024 season. GWU Head Coach Erik Solberg announced that Gardner-Webb will play 19 matches total including 11 nonconference games and an eight-game Big South slate.
Gardner-Webb University Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation Success

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University is excited to announce its inclusion in the 2024-25 FirstGen Forward Network (https://firstgen.naspa.org/programs-and-services/firstscholars- network). Powered by FirstGen Forward (https://firstgen.naspa.org/), formerly known as the Center for First-generation Student Success, this initiative is committed to transforming and advancing the experiences and outcomes of first-generation students. Gardner-Webb has received recognition for empowering and fostering growth in these students.
Through Gardner-Webb Honors Experience, High School Students Engaged in Campus Life and Community Service

Office of University Communications

Marnina Krist, a rising high school senior from Fuquay Varina, N.C., was one of 22 students who attended The Honors Experience at Gardner-Webb University this summer. Like some of the others, Krist had toured the GWU campus before, but wanted a chance to see for herself what the environment is really like. The immersive week introduced her to all aspects of life on the University’s campus—from going to class and chapel to dining and volunteering in the community.
Gardner-Webb Football Hosts its First Victory Day Celebration on Aug. 17

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb Head Football Coach Cris Reisert is eager to introduce his players and the community to a tradition that he first observed in 2019—Victory Day. Partnering with Cleveland County Special Olympics and North Shelby School, Reisert invites everyone to come out to the celebration on Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Spangler Stadium. The event is free to attend.
Balancing Acts: Singing, Songwriting, and Studying

Office of University Communications and Avery Copeland

Lindy Bryson, a junior at Gardner-Webb University who doubles as a singer-songwriter, is making a name for herself in the Christian Country music scene while authentically sharing her faith. Recently, this young musician released her first music video for her song “Save Your.”
Nominations Open until August 15 for Gardner- Webb Founders Medal

Office of University Communications

In the same spirit as Gardner-Webb’s earliest founders, men and women throughout the institution’s 119-year history have provided distinguished service and support to further its mission. For the third consecutive year since renewing GWU’s Founders Day observances, the Office of President is inviting nominations for the recipient of the 2024 Founders Medal, the University’s most prestigious honor.
Gardner-Webb Welcomes Dove Award-Winner Aaron Cole to Brinkley Amphitheater on Aug. 24

Office of University Communications

Dove Award-Winner Aaron Cole is the third performer in Gardner-Webb University’s inaugural “Summer in the Springs” Concert Series at Brinkley Amphitheater. The Christian rapper and hip-hop artist will be in concert on Aug. 24 to welcome GWU students back to campus.
New Gardner-Webb Caf Opens with Array of Food Options and Energized Atmosphere

Office of University Communications

The new Caf is ready to serve the Gardner-Webb University Campus in an energized atmosphere with special events and activities. The larger dining space o!ers updated seating, and improved meal options give students more choices.
Gardner-Webb Graduates Consistently Achieve 100% Pass Rate on Licensure Exams for Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling

Office of University Communications

The National Institute for Health Care Management reports that 49% of Americans live in a mental health workforce shortage area. Helping to meet this need are alumni of Gardner-Webb University’s accredited Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of School Counseling programs. Overall enrollment has steadily increased in the last few years. Students are attracted to GWU’s 100% pass rate on the required tests for licensure, which has occurred for several years. Additionally, all of the graduates who were seeking jobs in the counseling field found employment—some were even hired before completing their degrees.
Gardner-Webb’s Dover Library Receives State Grant to Digitize Historical Records

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University’s Dover Library recently received a $42,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina. The money will be used to digitize historical church records on microfilm and documents in the Cleveland County Historical Collection. The project is a joint effort of Dover Library, and the Earl Scruggs Center Museum and Broad River Genealogical Society, both in Shelby, N.C.
Tickets Still Available for July 20 Concert with Carl Cartee at Gardner-Webb’s Brinkley Amphitheater

Office of University Communications

Tickets are on sale now for the second event in the Summer in the Springs concert series in Gardner-Webb University’s Brinkley Amphitheater. Dove Award-winning Carl Cartee will be joined by Shaylee Simeone and April Cushman for A Night of Worship on July 20. The event is a fundraiser for GWU mission and service trips for students.
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Mason Miller Selected for MLB All-Star Game Tonight at 8 p.m.

Office of University Communications

Just three years after graduating from Gardner-Webb University, pitcher Mason Miller will represent the Oakland A’s and the American League in the MLB All-Star Game tonight (Tuesday, July 16) at 8 p.m. Miller joins a lineup of younger players in one of the most anticipated mid-summer classics in recent years.