news-category: Alumni Degree Completion Program Student Learns Skills to Help People Through Difficult Transitions By Office of University Communications On May 2, 2020 Claire Bowen (’16) Appreciates Opportunity to Learn in a Christian Environment Before enrolling in the Gardner-Webb University Degree Completion Program (DCP), Claire Bowen, of Stokes County, N.C., worked in a geriatric psychiatric unit and saw the important role of human services. She realized people need someone to listen and point them to valuable community resources where they can find more help. Bowen decided to go back to school and earn her bachelor’s degree and work with youth and adults going through difficult transitions in life. She had a couple of reasons for choosing to finish her degree at Gardner-Webb. “My faith in God led me to Gardner-Webb, with its strong Christian foundation,” she reflected. “Also, my younger sister and her husband went to Gardner-Webb for their associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. With the knowledge and strengths they learned and adopted, they have become brilliant professionals.” Bowen was able to major in human services and criminal justice because of her previous college credits. From her internships to her advisors, professors and classmates, Bowen appreciated her entire DCP experience. “My advisors were able to give me choices that fit my schedule,” assessed Bowen, who has a young son. “My classmates were serious about their education and about helping others with their knowledge. With God allowing the opportunities for my internships, I am able to see mental health from different perspectives. My professors cared about teaching their subjects to the fullest understanding and helping their students use their knowledge and not just apply the information to testing.” Three professors who influenced her the most were Dr. Bill Greenwood, Professor Donald Taylor III and Professor Homer Craig. “Dr. Greenwood taught me in Old Testament during my first semester,” she shared. “He helped me build a trust in God and God’s word. Professor Taylor taught my Introduction to Clinical Practice and Group Dynamics classes. His goal was to show each student how to work in the clinical setting of psychology. Using a distinctive hands-on approach, he guided the students to their highest potential. Professor Craig has taught a few of my Criminal Justice classes. He inspires us to set higher goals and listen to God’s wisdom when deciding long-term goals.”
News Article Gardner-Webb to Award Degrees in Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 2 More than 500 Graduates will be Honored for Achievements BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University will host its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Spangler Stadium. Families and guests will celebrate the achievements of more than 500 students in traditional undergraduate, online, and graduate programs of study. The program will include speeches […] Office of University Communications | April 19, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Supporters Surpass Double Dawg Day Records with $1.4 Million Raised University Receives 1,366 Gifts to Fund Scholarships, Academic Programs, and Athletics BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Faithful supporters answered the call in a big way on Gardner-Webb University’s ninth annual Double Dawg Day, April 11, setting new and impressive records for philanthropic giving. The one-day fundraising total reached its highest dollar amount ever — $1.4 million. New heights […] Office of University Communications | April 12, 2024
News Article Gardner-Webb Campus Celebrates Donors Leading up to 9th Annual Double Dawg Day on April 11 Campus Honors University’s Donors with Philanthropy Week Events BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—As 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 […] Office of University Communications | March 29, 2024