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2024 - Founders Day - Royster Family [Video]
No full textFounders Day 2024 honored the names and legacies of persons and groups who played formative roles in the University’s development. Highlighting this year’s observance on Dec. 5, 2024 was the presentation of two Founders Medals to Dr. Shirley Putnam Toney, dean emerita and professor emerita of the School of Nursing, and the Royster family, extending from Dr. S.S. Royster to David W. Royster III.
With a career spanning more than half a century, Dr. Toney has dedicated her life to advancing nursing education and healthcare in North Carolina. The Royster family have been passionate and tireless supporters of Gardner-Webb for decades, as evidenced by the legacy of Royster Hall (the first campus healthcare clinic and hospital) and service on the Board of Trustees.
The celebration also featured a ceremony to place a historical marker at Bost Gymnasium. The marker honors the building named for Alonzo “Lon” C. Bost, founder of Bost’s Bread bakeries, who donated the funds for the gymnasium in memory of his daughter Jean Bost Gardner. Lon was an enterprising young man who got his start in the baking industry around 1903. By 1909, he bought a café in Shelby, where he baked cake, pies and bread and delivered his goods first by bicycle and then by horse and wagon. Beyond his business achievements, Lon was known for his civic contributions. He supported local education and community development, leaving a legacy of philanthropy.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-founders-day/1002/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Receives $150K from The Cannon Foundation
Get PDFGardner-Webb recently received a $150,000 grant that will transform healthcare, science and fine art education at the University. Presented by The Cannon Foundation, this funding will benefit students in the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enriching educational experiences.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3826/thumbnail.jp
Rivals Gardner-Webb and Charleston Southern Announce North-South BBQ Bowl
Get PDFGardner-Webb University and Charleston Southern University (CSU) announced today (Jan. 31) that the schools’ football programs will continue the Barbecue Bowl tradition started in 2021 with former Big South Conference opponent Campbell University. Beginning this season, the event will be renamed the North-South Barbecue Bowlhttps://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3832/thumbnail.jp
Students in Gardner-Webb’s Positive Psychology Course Spread Happiness Across Campus
Get PDFThe field of Positive Psychology emerged in 2000 with an article written by American Psychological Association President Dr. Martin Seligman. He proposed a new approach to psychological research. Instead of only focusing on what’s wrong with a person, psychologists should study what’s right with a person.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3847/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb University Orchestra Presents Spring Concert on April 22
Get PDFThe 60-member Gardner-Webb University Orchestra, under the direction of Professor Dr. Patricia Sparti, will present its spring concert on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in Dover Theatre. The program, which should run just over an hour, has something for everyone.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3842/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Honors Students Win Top Awards at National Conference in Chicago
Get PDFMembers of the Gardner-Webb University Honors Student Association recently attended the National Collegiate Honors Council annual conference in Chicago, Ill. Participating in the event were 1,800 honors students and administrators from colleges and universities across the United States. Only 20 awards were presented for research posters, and two students from Gardner-Webb placed in the top three.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3877/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Launches Interactive Campus Map to Improve Navigation and Engagement
Get PDFGardner-Webb University has launched a new Interactive Map by Concept3D. The map covers the main campus and is accessible online on mobile and on desktop. Users can easily find buildings, amenities, and points of interest through the search bar or by navigating categories.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3888/thumbnail.jp
Evaluating the Influence of Inclusion and Belonging on Research Team Development and Engagement in STEM Laboratories
Get PDFThis research investigated the impact of inclusion and belonging on the development and engagement of researchers and research teams within STEM laboratories. Using a mixed methods approach, the study examined several factors, including mentoring, that foster a sense of inclusion and belonging within the researcher environment. It also explored how these factors impact the development of individual researchers and research teams. Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), the study explored the roles of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in developing inclusive research environments that support STEM researchers. Data collected included quantitative and qualitative survey questions with research teams at a large public university’s interdisciplinary STEM research cluster. The findings revealed that inclusive practices and effective mentorship significantly contribute to a productive research environment by promoting diverse perspectives and innovative problem-solving. The results showed that while challenging to assess, cultivating a sense of inclusion and belonging enhances researcher engagement and growth. Effective mentoring provides personalized guidance and fosters inclusivity. This research offers recommendations for creating inclusive STEM research laboratories to improve researcher engagement and performance
Gardner-Webb Signs Bailey Wigness to Contract Extension
Get PDFGardner-Webb Head So!ball Coach Bailey Wigness has signed a contract extension, the Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday, May 28. This past season, Wigness led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to their highest finish in the Big South since the 2012 season.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3704/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Campus Celebrates Donors Leading up to 9th Annual Double Dawg Day on April 11
Get PDFAs the Gardner-Webb campus prepares for the Ninth Annual Double Dawg Day on April 11, the Office of Advancement along with Alumni Relations are celebrating the University’s philanthropists. From April 8-11, faculty, staff and students will learn about the generous donors who support Gardner-Webb and its mission.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3721/thumbnail.jp