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345:). The institution served as a place "where the young...could have the best possible educational advantages under distinctive Christian influence." In May 1905, Boiling Springs Baptist Church voted to offer its old church house, five acres of land, and $ 2,700 to the institution, and on July 10, 1905, Boiling Springs was officially chosen for the site of the school. The location of the High School was essential, as it was located near the border of the school's sponsors, Kings Mountain and Sandy Run, and had easy access to brick building materials. The institution's name, Boiling Springs High School, was decided on October 27, 1905, and its charter was accepted less than two months later by the school's trustees. Willard Winslow Washburn, the man who first set forth the idea of a Christian school at Boiling Springs, and the first man to sign the certificate of incorporation would go on to serve on the board of trustees for the first 30 years of its existence. The town of Boiling Springs is named after the natural springs that can be found on campus. They provided clean water for the school when it began operation in 1907. 885:(FCS) playoffs, winning a first round game on the road against Eastern Kentucky University 52–41; during the playoffs, home teams were 20–2, and the Runnin' Bulldogs were one of only two road squads to earn a win. Gardner–Webb dominated the Big South honors for 2022; quarterback Bailey Fisher was Offensive Player of the Year; defensive lineman Ty French was named Defensive Player of the Year; GWU linebacker Ty Anderson was the Defensive Freshman of the Year; Runnin' Bulldogs linebacker William McRainey was voted the Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the league, and GW head coach Tre Lamb was selected Coach of the Year.  In 2023, Gardner–Webb won the inaugural Big South-OVC Conference title and earned a playoff berth. Since 1970, teams have won six conference championships (two in the South Atlantic Conference, three in the Big South, and one in the Big South-OVC). 45: 255: 690:. The School of Divinity is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. The athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The university is authorized by the immigration authorities of the United States for the training of foreign students. 931:: Gardner–Webb was a two-time NAIA National Champion (1976, 1977) and runner-up in 1979, all under head coach Garland Allen. Allen also gained national coach of the year honors twice during the championship run. Golfer Zack Byers became the first Gardner–Webb student-athlete to compete in the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships. He earned the honor by winning the Big South Tournament and advancing from the NCAA West Palm Beach Regional. 999: 349:
complete. Students lived in various homes in the community and used classrooms from the nearby elementary school until the building's completion in 1908. The building included classrooms, auditoriums, a chapel, library, principal's office, cafeteria, living quarters, literary societies, a music room, and parlors. Although it burned down in 1957, it signified the promise and progress of the school so far.
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large and the event lasts all day. At the end of the program, an award is given for the best-written paper by a graduate student, and a prize is given for the best presentation by a graduate student. The 20th Anniversary LOTS-MC was held in 2017 and honored the founders of the conference Les and Joyce Brown.
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The women placed third at the 2008 conference championships. Before joining the CCSA conference the women's swim team was a part of the NEC. As of 2007, the women's team was four time NEC conference champions. In 2012, the women's team won its twelfth consecutive Scholastic All-America (CSCAA) honor,
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Gardner–Webb hosts students from 37 different states, 42 foreign countries, and 90 North Carolina counties. The student body is approximately 66% female and 34% male and the racial makeup of the student body is 52% White, 25% Black, 15% Unclassified, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Multiracial, 1% American
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The Hamrick Hall is the oldest existing building on the Gardner–Webb campus. It was built during the 1920s and dedicated to students who died during World War I. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and was rededicated to all students and alumni who died during military
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In 2012, Gardner–Webb University's men's swimming team placed third at the 2008 CCSA conference, setting several school records and finishing closely behind College of Charleston and Davidson. The men's team also made the list of top academic teams for Division I men's swimming, averaging a 3.17 GPA
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In 2011, the women's basketball team were Big South Conference champions and were awarded a No. 14 seed in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship tournament, facing No. 3 seed Miami. This was the first appearance for the team in the tournament. In 2023, the 'dawgs recorded an undefeated
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founded in 1997 that is held on campus every year for undergraduate and graduate students to present their work. This conference is divided up into academic fields such as Religion & Philosophy, Natural Sciences, and English Language & Literature to name a few. The field of students is often
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conference record (18–0) and a 21-game win streak winning with Big South regular season and the conference tournament titles. No Big South basketball team (men or women) ever finished the season undefeated. GWU finished the season 29–5 with a loss to the University of Utah in the NCAA tournament.
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There are over 3,000 students enrolled at Gardner–Webb, including the day program, graduate studies, Gardner–Webb Online, and the Degree Completion Program (designed for adult learners seeking to finish their degree). Out of these students, 66% are female and 34% are male, and in all come from a
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J.D. Huggins was made the High School's first principal on July 25, 1907. The complete faculty, which consisted of only five teachers, including Huggins, was hired by the fall of 1907. Classes started in October of the same year, although the main building, the Huggins-Curtis Building, was not
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The decades following World War II were years of physical growth and academic development. New buildings went up as enrollments increased. On October 23, 1969, Gardner–Webb filed with the register of deeds for an official name change from Gardner–Webb Junior College to Gardner–Webb College in
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GWU earned Big South Conference regular season honors as champs in 2023 and 2024 with 19-wins in the 2024 season (a single-season best for the team and conference). They also won the Big South in 2019 in a Covid-shortened season. Head Coach Mike Griffith was named 2023 and 2024 coach of the
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has been associated with Gardner–Webb. Athletic marks, living animals, and costumed versions of the mascot have represented Gardner–Webb on the field of play and within the community. The first reported use of the mascot for Gardner–Webb was in 1922.
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on September 3, 1928 due to the changing educational needs of the area. The Great Depression created many obstacles for the college, but its survival was secured by the sacrifices of loyal supporters. The college began with seven departments:
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In 2021, Gardner–Webb University purchased nearly two acres of land in Boiling Springs for the construction of an amphitheater complex. The State of North Carolina allocated $ 500,000 towards the outdoor amphitheater project in July 2022.
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Over 3,000 students attend Gardner–Webb, including undergraduate, graduate, and online students. Nine colleges and schools offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate major fields of study. GWU's Runnin' Bulldogs compete in
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preparation for the first four-year class (for students earning bachelor's degrees) in 1971. A major step in the institutions' development was its full accreditation as a senior college in December 1971, gaining the name
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total of 42 foreign countries, 37 states and 90 North Carolina counties. There are nine colleges and schools that offer nearly 80 undergraduate and graduate major fields of study. The top majors for GWU students are
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have carried names like Butch, Chins, Victor, Barney, Roebuck and Bo. The costumed mascots have been known as Mack, Mac and Lulu, while the trademarked Runnin' Bulldog logo has been referred to by Mack and Mac.
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as a part of the Life of the Scholar speaker series. Sanders's invitation to Gardner–Webb received greater attention after a letter to the editor titled "Where are the wise at Gardner–Webb?" was published in
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averaging a 3.55 grade average and falling behind schools like Columbia University by 0.01 and Dartmouth College by 0.06. The list includes all Division I women's swim teams that average a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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Players first took the field in 1920, and in its history, the program has earned 18 conference titles. In 2022, Gardner–Webb won the Big South Conference and competed in its first ever NCAA
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In 2009, the schools gained autonomy from the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and established a "good faith and cooperative" relationship with it. The four other schools were,
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In 2021, the University Gardner–Webb introduced the newest official live mascot, "Bo", an English Bulldog. Bo makes appearances at home athletic events, campus and community activities.
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Gardner–Webb students are expected to follow a strict honor code, signing a pledge upon enrollment to "uphold honesty, integrity, and truthfulness in all realms of University life."
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The acceptance rate at Gardner–Webb is 60%; admissions are conducted on a rolling basis. The average admissions statistics for the class of 2025 are: SAT: 1015; ACT: 22; GPA: 3.72.
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Gardner–Webb offers recreational activities designed to "enrich the quality of physical, mental, spiritual, and social life of University community members." Fitness classes, like
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As of 2023, there were 144 full-time faculty members; 70% of full-time faculty have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree; the average class size is 17 students.
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In 2007, Gardner–Webb University, along with four other private North Carolina Christian colleges, began a process to change their relationships with the
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In addition, several departmental programs are accredited by the appropriate state or national agencies. The education program is accredited by the
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were national runner-ups (NAIA) in 1992 and ended the season with a 12–2 record; they also made the NAIA quarter finals in 1987 with an 11–2 mark.
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The athletic teams are known as the Runnin' Bulldogs and support the school colors of scarlet, black and white. The bulldogs are part of the
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in January 1993, culminating years of preparation, and by the early 2000s the school had more than 3,200 students and 135 faculty members.
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released on October 16, 2020. The basketball program also has developed recent success as a head coach springboard. Former head coach
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began devoting his energy, time, and wealth to strengthening the college. On June 15, the trustees voted to change the name to
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service (in all wars since World War I) in 2021. Today, the Hamrick Hall is the home for the Godbold College of Business.
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In February 2014, openly gay minister and Gardner–Webb alumnus Cody Sanders was invited to speak about his recent book
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Queer Lessons for Churches on the Straight and Narrow: What All Christians can Learn from LGBTQ Lives
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Gardner–Webb men's basketball has also been a growing program. In 2012, the team played against
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was chartered as a result of an initiative sponsored by the Kings Mountain Baptist Association (
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Boiling Springs High School focused on Christian education, as evident in the school's motto,
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Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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The main campus in Boiling Springs is situated on 225 acres in the foothills of the
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Gardner–Webb offers 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division I level, including
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in most sports, although the men's and women's swim teams compete in the
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and earlier, in the 2007–2008 season, pulled an 84–68 upset win against
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The Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference (LOTS-MC) is an
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and placing .01 ahead of schools like George Washington University.
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to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
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Dreaming, Daring, Doing... The Story of Gardner–Webb University
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Department of Education, College Scorecard (18 January 2022).
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Christian university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, US
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Mac and Lulu (costumed bulldogs) and Bo is the Live mascot
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Kwon, Lillian; Reporter, Christian Post (2007-03-23).
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