Gardner–Webb University

Gardner–Webb University (Gardner–Webb, GWU, or GW) is a private Christian liberal arts university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It was founded as Boiling Springs High School in 1905. Gardner-Webb is a classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities".

For the university in Washington, DC also known as GWU, see George Washington University.
Gardner–Webb University
Former names
  • Boiling Springs High School (1905–1928)
  • Boiling Springs Junior College (1928–1942)
  • Gardner–Webb Junior College (1942–1971)
  • Gardner–Webb College (1971–1993)
MottoPro Deo et Humanitate
Motto in English
For God and Humanity
TypePrivate university
Established1905
Religious affiliation
Baptist
Endowment$79.7 million
PresidentWilliam Downs
ProvostKaren Aubrey
Students3,124 (Fall 2023)
Location
Boiling Springs
,
North Carolina
,
United States
ColorsScarlet and black
   
NicknameRunnin' Bulldogs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Big South Conference
MascotMac and Lulu (costumed bulldogs) and Bo is the Live mascot
Websitewww.gardner-webb.edu

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 NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference in most sports, although the men's and women's swim teams compete in the Coastal Collegiate Swim Association and the wrestling team competes in the Southern Conference.

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