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Runnin' Bulldogs Travel to Face Unfamiliar Foe

Jared McMurry

Fresh off a season changing win over Liberty in the Big South Conference opener, the Gardner-Webb football team (2-3) will travel to Kennesaw State for their first conference matchup away from Spangler Stadium.
Special Teams Could Loom Large in Homecoming Game

Jared McMurry

With the football game against Liberty coming the week of homecoming and the conference opener, a little extra is riding on the game for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. “We have a lot to play for, this is a game that means something very special and we need to fight and represent our university,” said McCray.
Chick-n-Minis to Come to Gardner-Webb Next Semester

Jennifer Ortiz

Gardner-Webb’s Student Government Association (SGA) announced on Tuesday that Chick-fil-A’s popular Chick-n-Minis will make their debut as a breakfast option on campus at the beginning of the spring, 2016 semester.
Dean of Students Strives to Give Students New Resources and Connections

Jennifer Ortiz

Sarah Currie, former Director of Retention, is the current Dean of Students and is bringing in new ideas to connect with Gardner-Webb students.
GWU Alumna's Olympic Dream is Within Reach

Jennifer Ortiz

A year ago, Kristen Hurley, a 2014 Gardner-Webb alumna, told GWU-Today about her Olympic dream of making the USA Bobsled team. She is currently competing in the last stage of tryouts, the National Team Trials. Oct. 17 marks the first day of a seven day-long competition for a spot on the 2018 Olympic team.
Letter From the Editor: Farewell!

Jennifer Ortiz

Change is inevitable. That’s seen clearly through Gardner-Webb’s shift from a physical student newspaper, The Pilot, to an online-only publication five years ago. It’s seen clearly through the new batch of student journalists, photographers and videographers who volunteer, contribute or sign up for the one credit course each semester. They bring in new ideas, interests and new perspectives to the table, and these aspects always change the style of GWU-Today, for better or for worse.
Source of the Borad River Dead Fish Remains Unidentified

Jennifer Ortiz

As of three weeks ago, dead fish have been spotted along the Broad River, a popular spot for Gardner-Webb students to hang out, swim and take in nature on hot summer days.
Annual Family Weekend Approaches

Chelsea Sydnor

This weekend, the Gardner-Webb campus will be abuzz with activities for friends and family. The Office of Student Activities will be hosting its annual Family Weekend starting the evening of Friday, September 11th.
Athlete Returns to Volleyball After Recovery

Chelsea Sydnor

Senior Tyra Montour’s plans changed greatly in March of 2015 when she ruptured her Achilles tendon during an early morning practice.
A Thousand Origami Cranes for Charlee Rae

Chelsea Sydnor

The Gardner-Webb community is coming together in support of one of its own faculty members, American Sign Language professor Russ Gribble. The Japanese Language and Culture Club is sponsoring an effort to encourage his family in the midst of his daughter Charlee Rae’s illness.
Certified Internship Program Comes to Gardner-Webb

Chelsea Sydnor

Gardner-Webb students will soon have the chance to gain internship experience through a university-sponsored organization. The Center for Career Development is providing the Certified Internship Program to help students apply for and earn internships, as well as assist them throughout their internship period and prepare them for their future careers.
Gardner-Webb Yesterday and Today

Chelsea Sydnor

In Back to the Future Part II (1989), Marty McFly and Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown travel 30 years forward in time to October 21, 2015. In honor of yesterday’s “Back to the Future Day,” we’re giving you a glimpse of what Gardner-Webb was like in 1955 and 1985, two of the other time periods featured in the iconic film trilogy.
GWU Honors Leads Enchanted Forest, Continues Tradition of Community Service

Chelsea Sydnor

The Broad River Greenway came to life this weekend with the annual event of Enchanted Forest. Students from Gardner-Webb dressed up as animals common to the area in order to teach children about local wildlife.
Homecoming Queen Elections Drawing to a Close

Chelsea Sydnor

Homecoming is a chance for Gardner-Webb to honor and build upon traditions. One of these many rich traditions is Homecoming Court.
New Recycling Program Requires Campus-Wide Cooperation

Chelsea Sydnor

Gardner-Webb is transforming the recycling system on campus in order to make a difference for the environment. The goal is to make recycling more accessible throughout the campus and to consequently increase the number of recycled products.
Nursing Professor to Retire After 32 Years of Service

Chelsea Sydnor

Ed.D Janie Carlton of the Hunt School of Nursing is quickly approaching the transition to retirement. She is currently finishing her last semester at Gardner-Webb after being an employee of the university since 1983.
Student Inspired to Start Mentor Program in Decker Hall

Chelsea Sydnor

Gardner-Webb junior, Megan Dellinger is beginning a program in Decker Residence Hall for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to help new students adapt to life on campus.
What You Need to Know About the Circumstances in Syria

Chelsea Sydnor

More than a week has passed since the acts of terrorism on the city of Paris, France.
A 'Happily Ever After' Homecomming

GWU Today

Our staff photographers covered many of Gardner-Webb’s “happily ever after” homecoming events during the week of Oct. 5. Students participated in several events and activities that allowed them to show their school spirit throughout the course of the week. Check out the photo story below, and view all the photos from homecoming week here.
Annual Big Sweep Cleans River

GWU Today

Dr. Tom Jones, honors adviser, takes his students to the New River of Ashe County every year. In this video story, hear him discuss our responsibility to be stewards of the earth we live on.

The full "Annual Big Sweep Cleans River" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.
Candlelight Vigil Brings Awareness to Drunk Driving Dangers

GWU Today

On Wednesday evening, October 14th, a Candlelight Vigil was held honoring over 400 students in the North Carolina area (two known by students at Gardner-Webb) that have died in an accident involving drunk driving.

To see more photos from the event click here.
CMU Fall Retreat

GWU Today

The annual Campus Ministries United (CMU) fall retreat was hosted in Tucker Student Center September 25-26. Students gathered to worship, hear sermons and build community during this time.

Scroll through below to see some of the photos from the event. To see all photos click here.
Graduating Senior Devan Vandenbark

GWU Today

The full "Graduating Senior Devan Vandenbark" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.
Homecoming Recap Video Part 1

GWU Today

The full "Homecoming Recap Video Part 1" is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.
Homecoming Recap Video Part 2

GWU Today

The full "Homecoming Recap Video Part 2" is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.