Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
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President
Nate Evans
- Interim President
Updated on 06/26/2025
Administration
Nate Evans
- Interim President, Vice President of Advancement
Dr. Josh Parrott
- Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service
Steve Serck
- University Counsel
Dr. Jeff Tubbs
- VP for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
Lesley Villarose
- VP for Student Development and Dean of Students
Dr. Nicole Waters, DNP, RN, CNE
- Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Updated on 09/01/2025
Board
William Thomas Bell
- Trustee
David Brinkley
- Trustee
Ed Cook
- Trustee
Verhonda C. Crawford-Diehl
- Trustee
James W. Ellis
- Trustee
P. Christopher Gash
- Trustee
Teresa Hamrick Huggins
- Trustee
Rev. Ray Hardee
- Trustee
Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn
- Trustee
Ashley Lowery
- Trustee
Cindy Putnam-Evans
- Trustee
Rev. Johnny Searight
- Trustee
Linda Shelton
- Trustee
Gary H. Smith, III
- Trustee
William Jesse Sprinkle, IV
- Trustee
Dr. D. Jenson Turner
- Trustee
Dr. Philip E. Turner
- Trustee
Archie Ray Wood
- Trustee
Updated on 09/01/2025
Rankings
- National Universities: #388
- Nursing: #392
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #249 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Gardner-Webb University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1948-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2022-01-01
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2027-01-01
Strategic Goals
- Make Gardner-Webb University a destination of first choice for an increasing number of students from around the state, region, and beyond by improving enrollment, retention, and student success.
- Strengthen and diversify the University's financial base to sustain growth and excellence, reducing reliance on tuition and fees and increasing other revenue sources.
- Become an indispensable partner to the town, county, and region by increasing positive impact through economic, healthcare, and cultural engagement.
- Achieve and sustain a reputation as North Carolina’s leader in Christian higher education by respecting heritage, extending the brand, and sharpening institutional identity.
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan: (No data available)
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution
Updated on 09/01/2025
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