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Through Charitable Bequest, Rendell and Kelly Hipps Ensure Individuals Have Access to Pursue Their Calling to Ministry
Get PDFA!er creating a scholarship at Gardner-Webb, Rendell and Kelly Hipps decided to further their impact by remembering the University in their will. With this charitable bequest, they have ensured future generations will have access to higher education.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3723/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb School of Divinity’s Annual Advent Devotional Begins on Dec. 2
Get PDFGardner-Webb University’s School of Divinity presents its annual Advent devotional series Dec. 2-25. Edited by faculty and staff from the divinity school, these devotions are contributed by GWU administration, students, alumni, Board of Trustees chair and other faculty and staff from across the campus.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3751/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Campus Community Remembers Life of Dr. Dianne Sykes
Get PDFThe Gardner-Webb University campus community is remembering a friend, colleague and professor. Dr. Dianne Sykes, associate professor of sociology, passed away on Dec. 11, 2023.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3749/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Alumna Honored with Award from State and National Teachers of English
Get PDFChelsea Curtis, a 2023 graduate of the Master of Arts in English program at Gardner-Webb University, received recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE). Described as a passionate teacher who uses project-based learning to engage her students, Curtis was selected by both organizations as a 2023 High School Teacher of Excellence honoree. This award honors and celebrates high school classroom teachers who demonstrate excellent practices and contributions in the classroom.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3798/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Class Travels to Cataloochee Valley to Study Elk Behavior
Get PDFGardner-Webb University students in Biology 315 (animal physiology) recently made a trip to Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where they viewed elk in their natural habitat. Assistant Professor of biology Jay Zimmer teaches the class and noted that the fall of the year is one of the best times to study elk behavior.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3802/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Remembers the Life and Legacy of Robert B. Tucker, who Passed Away on Sept. 30
Get PDFRobert B. Tucker, a visionary entrepreneur who shared a dream that forever enhanced the Gardner-Webb University campus, passed away on Sept. 30, 2023. A devoted husband, father and businessman, Robert was known for his humble attitude and heart for helping others.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3827/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Renews Radio Partnership with 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte
Get PDFGardner-Webb University Athletics has renewed its agreement with 730 The Game ESPN Charlotte (N.C.) to continue as the flagship radio station for 2023-2024 men’s and women’s basketball seasons.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3846/thumbnail.jp
Stonecutter Science Academy at Gardner-Webb Introduces Students to Careers in Science
Get PDFThe 2023 Science Academy hosted by Gardner-Webb University and sponsored by Stonecutter Foundation in Spindale, N.C., introduced students to real-world applications of science, such as crime scene investigation and forensic anthropology. The 12 students also learned about the Department of Natural Sciences, the Human Performance Lab in the Department of Exercise Science and the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Gardner-Webb.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3881/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs Bring Excitement and Energy to the Field
Get PDFThe Gardner-Webb Marching Bulldogs begins its second season under the direction of Dr. Sarah Fabian, director of Athletic Bands, with new members and a new addition—a seven-member dance team. The 50 band members also include nine color guard and 34 musicians. They started practicing in early August and are eager to perform for football fans.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3904/thumbnail.jp
Session IC: Natural Sciences Presentation 1 - An In-Vitro Study of the Effects of Essential Oils on Human Skin Microbiome
No full textThe objective of this study was to observe the effects of Cinnamon oil, Limonene, and Thyme oil on common human microbiota bacteria S. epidermis and S. simulans using hydrodistillation to extract the oils from their designated plant matter and agar disk diffusion to catalyze bacterial-oil interaction. GC-MS was also used to characterize the oils extracted and identify each of their main compounds