Gardner-Webb University

10/09/2026

🏈 Saturday at Spangler! The Bulldogs are back home tomorrow to take on Eastern Illinois, and we need you in the stands!

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium.

🎓 GWU students get in FREE with their student ID, plus a chance to win free merch in the student section!

👏 Faculty and staff receive one FREE ticket, plus discounted tickets for family and friends.

🎟️ General admission: $25 | Premium seating: $40 | Online family package: $50

10/09/2026

Hey, Bulldogs! Here are our dining Fall Break hours of operation. Have a safe break!

10/08/2026

A new group of skilled professionals is ready to get to work across North Carolina.

Gardner-Webb recently celebrated graduates of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Highway Construction Trades Academy, a two-week program that combined hands-on training, industry certifications and career preparation.

Through Searight PACE, participants earned credentials ranging from OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid to forklift operation and Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1, while connecting with employers through interviews at the conclusion of the program.

10/06/2026

The door is open.

Beginning in Fall 2027, eligible students from families with an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less can attend Gardner-Webb University tuition-free through the Open Door Guarantee.

The program is designed to make a private, Christ-centered education more accessible for new first-year and transfer students. FAFSA completion, on-campus residency and other eligibility requirements apply.

See whether the Open Door Guarantee could be your path to Gardner-Webb: https://ow.ly/TZUn50ZV6yA

10/06/2026

From career connections to concerts and game day, there's plenty happening on campus this week. Swipe through to see what's ahead and make plans to join us, Bulldogs!

For the full calendar, visit gardner-webb.edu/events.

10/05/2026

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gardner-Webb will offer opportunities for the campus community to honor those impacted by breast cancer, share messages of encouragement and learn more about breast health and early detection.

From the Breast Cancer Awareness & Remembrance Banner to Pink Notes of Kindness and Pack It Pink!, there are several ways to get involved throughout the month.

Read the full story for event details and ways to participate.

Gardner-Webb's Office of Campus Unity and Connection will offer several opportunities for the campus community to engage in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

10/04/2026

Homecoming is coming back to Gardner-Webb Nov. 6-8.

From class reunions and Bo’s Battle ’Que to the Homecoming Parade, Hall of Fame Gala and football against Lindenwood, Homecoming 2026 will bring alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends together for a weekend of traditions and reconnecting.

The official Homecoming 2026 T-shirt is also available for preorder through Oct. 20 for $19.05, with pickup during the Alumni & Friends Tailgate on Nov. 7.

Read the full story for the weekend lineup, reunion information, shirt details, registration deadlines and more.

https://gardner-webb.edu/news/campus-welcomes-alumni-home-for-homecoming/

10/04/2026

Wellness is about more than finding time to relax. It’s also about the habits, relationships and support systems that help us feel our best.

In the latest episode of Be Well, Bulldogs!, Megan Peek sits down with Kara Alves, director of Success Initiatives and First Year Experiences, to talk about the eight dimensions of wellness, recognizing burnout, finding belonging and making space for what matters.

Listen now and learn more about the ways Bulldogs can support their well-being, on campus and beyond.

10/03/2026

Learning extends beyond the classroom when students have the opportunity to serve their community.

For six years, Gardner-Webb students in the College of Health Sciences have partnered with Washington Outreach Ministry to support a community-based diabetes education program in Cleveland County. Through the partnership, PA and nursing students gain hands-on experience while helping provide health screenings and education to local residents.

Read the full story to learn more about the partnership and the impact it is making for students and the community.

https://gardner-webb.edu/news/health-sciences-students-support-community-program/

10/03/2026

Research rarely goes exactly as planned. That’s part of what makes it worth doing.

In the latest episode ofThe Bulldog Mindset, three Research Summer Scholars, Allie Johnson, Slawka Ndubuisi, and Jacob White, share what happened when their questions led them somewhere they didn’t necessarily expect.

From microscopic worms and ibuprofen to the romanticization of the American Revolution and the connection between social media and self-esteem, their projects show just how many directions curiosity can take you.

Watch the latest episode of The Bulldog Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYxleAIpjmU