news-category: Academics ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb Baseball Earns Team Academic Excellence Award From American Baseball Coaches Association By Office of University Communications On August 7, 2024 Runnin’ Bulldogs Have Achieved the Honor for Nine Consecutive Seasons BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—For the ninth straight year, the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award. The honor highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire 2023-24 academic year. The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb baseball team achieved a 3.47 cumulative GPA for the year. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have earned the ABCA honor in every season under Head Coach Jim Chester. More than 470 college programs were recognized, and ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb was one of four Big South programs to earn the award. The ABCA also honors high school baseball programs. The American Baseball Coaches Association, headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., has a long tradition of recognizing the achievements of baseball coaches and student-athletes. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams are the nation’s oldest, founded in 1949. The ABCA’s awards program also includes the ABCA/ATEC Regional and National Coaches of the Year and several other major awards—including the ABCA Hall of Fame and Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award. Follow the baseball team on X at @GWUBaseball or on Instagram at @gwubaseball. Source: gwusports.com ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb.edu.
News Article ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Establish Partnership Gryphon-Bulldog Collaborative to Bring New Opportunities for Thomas Jefferson Students BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (TJCA) will soon have expanded access to college‑level coursework through a new partnership with ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€‘Webb University. The initiative was formalized with the recent signing of the Gryphon‑Bulldog Collaborative. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in expanding […] Office of University Communications | May 6, 2026
News Article ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb to Recognize Graduates from 2026 Academic Year Commencement Ceremonies on May 8 will Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Graduates BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University will celebrate the achievements of over 500 graduates on May 8 in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Traditional undergraduate students will be honored at 9 a.m., with graduates from master’s and doctoral programs recognized at 2 p.m.  “Commencement is one […] Office of University Communications | April 29, 2026
News Article ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University Students Excel at Regional Math Jeopardy Competition Team Finishes Second at MAA Southeastern Sectional Meeting; Junior Timothy Campbell Wins Presentation Prize BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Months of preparation, quick thinking and teamwork propelled the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€‘Webb University Math Jeopardy team to a second‑place finish at a competition held recently during the Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. Competing against 26 teams, the […] Office of University Communications | April 28, 2026