Gardner-Webb University

Founded in 1905 as Boiling Springs High School; became Boiling Springs Junior College in 1928; renamed Gardner-Webb College in 1942 in honor of Governor O. Max Gardner and his wife, Fay Webb Gardner; became a university in 1993; hosted 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Cycling; completed $34 million capital campaign in 1998; reclassification to NCAA Division I athletics in 2000; added first doctoral program (Doctor of Ministry) in 2001. Gardner-Webb celebrated 100 years of educational service in 2005.

Approximately 4,000 students including the day program, graduate studies and the GOAL program (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners). 64% female, 36% male. Geographic distribution: 30 states, 30 foreign countries.

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