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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2024, Fall (Volume 59)

  Noel T. Manning

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on the regional economic impact of GWU, Double Dawg Day fundraising records, and GWU community giving. Features include student Makayla Jibben, alumni Tremayne Booker, and professor Dr. Wilson Hawkins.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2023, Fall (Volume 58)

  Noel T. Manning

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on Double Dawg Day, Dr. Elizabeth Amato winner of the Teaching Excellence Award, Marilyn Withrow's gift to the Chemistry and Microbiology programs, and celebrating alumna Gladys Brooks Boroughs 100th celebration.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2022, Fall (Volume 57)

  Noel T. Manning

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on the launch of the new Bulldog brand, new provost Dr Aubrey, new VP for Athletics Dr. Goodrich, and record setting golfer Zach Byers.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2021, Fall (Volume 56)

  Noel T. Manning

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on the installation of "Bo," the new GWU mascot; celebrating students and alumni with military service, and updates from the office of the President.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2020, Fall (Volume 55)

  Noel T. Manning

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on the COIVD-19 pandemic, alumnus Clayton King's mission work in Africa, GWU students standing against racism, the installation of new football coach Tre Lamb, the Fay Webb Gardner Collection and O. Max Gardner Foundation, and the Brinkley gift of the GWU Marching Band uniforms.

  Issue was awarded the Davey Award. The Davey is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2019, Fall (Volume 54)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes many articles on the installation of new president, Dr. William Downs. Additional highlights include Dr. Steve Harmon's visit with Pope Frances as part of a series of Baptist-Catholic meetings through the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) at the Vatican, Alpha Chi awards from the Alpha Chi national convention, highlights of student and faculty service, and coverage of the GWU Runnin' Bulldogs in the NCAA Championship. This issue also includes the announcement of the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength Scholarship endowed by Carolyn and Robert Tucker and the 2020 "A Clear Vision for Gardner-Webb" capital fundraising campaign.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2018, Fall (Volume 53 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue features an extensive article on Dr. A. Frank Bonner, his contributions to Gardner-Webb, and the accomplishments that the school has achieved during his presidency. There is also an article on his wife, Flossie. Several articles describe achievements of Summer Research Scholars and alumni, and one article details the life of graduate Anna Pashkova who was part of the high school volleyball team featured in the 2018 movie, The Miracle Season.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2017, Fall (Volume 52)

  Noel T. Manning

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on Gardner-Webb students attending the presidential inauguration, Alpha Chi's awards at the National Honors Convention, GWU's hosting of the Veterans Portrait Project, and the honoring of GWU Trustee Randy Marion with NC Baptist Heritage Award.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2016, Spring (Volume 51 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes many articles highlighting different academic and career achievements made by current students and alumni. It specifically focuses on "life beyond a major." One alumnus, Corie Weathers, was named Military Spouse of the Year. There is also a page memorializing former Gardner-Webb president, Frank Campbell, upon his passing.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2016, Fall (Volume 51 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes several articles detailing the unique careers of several Gardner-Webb alumni. There is an article about a graduate, Ben Bostic, who was a passenger on the plane that crashed into the Hudson River.There are articles about students and faculty on campus including one that depicts the various places students and faculty have traveled in 2016.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2015, Fall (Volume 50 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes several articles about awards and accolades given to students, staff, and Gardner-Webb programs. There is a short article announcing the addition of the Education Hall of Fame. Gardner-Webb's online degrees and classes are praised. Many students are highlighted for their outreach in local and international communities, and several alumni are mentioned for their achievements and contributions to the school and community. Dr. Tom Meaders, a professor at Gardner-Webb is interviewed about his involvement in the Apollo 13 rescue mission. There is a section in the magazine dedicated to honoring those who have passed that impacted Gardner-Webb, and this issue honors several people including Mike Roebuck, Jim Wiles, Hoyt Bailey,Charles Tichenor, and John Brock. This issue won the Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) program Gold Award in the category of single magazine publication, an achievement reached by only three other universities in the nation. This marks the second consecutive year Gardner-Webb has won this award for creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality, and overall appeal. GWU earned the highest marks for single magazine publication among institutions with 2,000 to 5,000 students. This issue was the Hermes Creative Awards Platinum Winner for print publications: magazine category. The HCA is administered by the Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals (AMCP).

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2015 Spring (Volume 50 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles about the achievements of staff and students, awards and honors that Gardner-Webb has received, and new events and additions to the school. One article takes a look into the first 10 years of Dr. Frank A. Bonner's presidency. There are several articles highlighting students, alumni, and programs on campus like the softball team and Paws Awhile, a program that brings therapy dogs to Gardner-Webb. Eddie Holbrook is honored by the addition of his name to the basketball court. There is also a section honoring those who have passed that contributed to Gardner-Webb including Manual "Allen" Setzer, Roger Hornsby McKee, Dan Proctor, Lonnie Proctor, and Mike Roebuck.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2014, Fall (Volume 49 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue was the Hermes Creative Awards Platinum Winner for print publications: magazine category. The HCA is administered by the Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals (AMCP).

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2014, Spring (Volume 49 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue of the magazine won the Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) and Gold Award for single magazine publication and the Merit Award for cover graphic design. This dual achievement has only been attained by five schools in the nation. Merit Award for cover graphic design, this award recognizes excellence across the board, including writing, graphic design, photography and production. Criteria for the award included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality, and overall appeal. GWU’s entry earned the highest marks for single magazine publication among institutions with 2,000 to 5,000 students. This issue was also awarded the Gold Award of Excellence in cover design and the Silver Award of Distinction in educational institutional magazines by the Communicator Awards presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2013, Fall (Volume 48 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. The magazine redesign recognized by the “Non-Profit Communications Report,” a national newsletter that provides practical tips and techniques to strengthen an organization’s communications, community relations and media relations efforts nonprofitcommunicationsreport.com. This issue includes many articles relating to the arts, such as music and theatre. Talented students and alumni are showcased on various platforms, from photography to being a harpist. Along with that, the WGWG Radio Station is featured in an article. There is also an emphasis on missions/outreach in this issue; the diversity of the types of community service that GWU is involved in is great, as the work ranges from disaster relief to combating human trafficking. Sports updates are provided along with alumni updates towards the end of the issue.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2013, Spring (Volume 48 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes an article about the progress Gardner-Webb made with their Higher Ground Campaign as well as several articles detailing honors and achievements within athletic programs. There are also numerous articles highlighting various noteworthy career paths of alumni and past faculty members including Neal Alexander and Sharon Decker being named to serve in North Carolina cabinet posts.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2012, Fall (Volume 47 No. 3)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This particular issue focuses heavily on the relationship between GWU and medicine. Article topics range from being about the new Exercise Science Major to honoring medical legacies in Boiling Springs, such as Gene Washburn. In between are articles featuring Gardner-Webb alumni and current students alike and how they are becoming involved in the medical world. The opening of the Tucker Student Center is featured along with sports updates and praise for a new enrollment record.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2012, Summer (Volume 46 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. The majority of this issue is dedicated to telling the stories of multiple members of the Cherokee people; Gardner-Webb students and alumni both share their unique stories and experiences about their Native American heritage all throughout this issue. Following articles range in topic from new programs being implemented at Gardner-Webb to the publicity that the university had been receiving in the entertainment world, such as the Hunger Games being filmed close to campus and GW alumnus Ron Rash's novel "Serena" being made in to a film. Several famous groups/individuals visited the GW campus, such as the band NEEDTOBREATHE and former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. The end of the issue includes stories about former and current Gardner-Webb students and a reminder to campus visitors about the new Tucker Student Center. This issue was awarded the Award of Excellence in Publications Writing for District III (Southeastern United States) by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2012, Winter (Volume 46 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue begins with a featured story about Amir Karadzic, a survivor of the Bosnian Genocide who visited Gardner-Webb. It also includes an article containing an update on the construction of the Tucker Student Center as well as an article about alumnus Artis Gilmore being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2011, Summer (Volume 45 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. Inside this issue there are several new stories such as how GWU is setting new standards, for God and Humanity. GWU also bids farewell to Dr. Tony Eastman and Trustee Frank Stewart and his family gave $2 million to go toward the Tucker Student Center. Lastly, a few alum shares stories about culture, history, and heritage of the Cherokee to further support the idea of diversity on campus and why that is so important.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2011, Winter/Spring (Volume 45 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University.This issue of the Gardner-Webb Magazine starts by providing word from Dr. A. Frank Bonner in which he focused on "reaching for higher ground". The magazine also works to recognize several other well-known people such as Dr. Gerald Keown, newly elected Chair of biblical studies, and the nurses striving to reach their goals. Gardner-Webb also launched a $45 million capital campaign. Other important topics of this magazine revolve around music, sports, and lending a helping hand.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2011, Fall (Volume 45 No. 3)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue's cover story is named "Accepting the Challenge" which includes GWU participating in a campus challenge. Other major stories in this week's issue is the portrait and word of the First Lady, Mrs. Flossie Bonner. Also, GWU focused on emerging into the community with the garden movement. The last major story us one by Cotton Bolick who shares his miracles during WWII.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2010, Fall (Volume 44 No. 3)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue begins with applauding Jennifer Pharr Davis' efforts to hike the whole of the Appalachian Trail on her own and then it leads in to an article featuring director Gary Wheeler's visit to the Gardner-Webb campus. Following are articles concerning graduates at commencement, the new Tucker Student Center building, and athletics. The magazine concludes with an article about author/GWU professor Sheri Adams, GW student Jackie Seter, and GWU alumni Clayton King.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2010, Spring (Volume 44 No. 2)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue highlights a trip that GW students took to Haiti to provide disaster relief. There are also several articles discussing the artistic side of Gardner-Webb, such as the Art Survey class and the Theatre Program. Stories about alumni accomplishments, sports updates, and new ministry announcements wrap up the issue.

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  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2010, Winter (Volume 44 No. 1)

  Noel T. Manning II

  Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University.This issue begins by looking back on a survivor's story on U.S. Airways flight 1549. The magazine then moves on to recognize the new opening of an apartment style residence hall and the new distinguished alumni. One of the big stories in this issue is the one entitled "Drivers Education" and how alternative ideas fueled a class project. GWU also honors Jordan Boyd Traylor, a fallen soccer player by retiring his jersey.