news-category: Alumni Celebrating Alumni – Health Care Administrator Brian Gwyn By Office of University Communications On February 8, 2023 2003 Alumnus Named President of Mercy Health-Cincinnati BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Students are the focus of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University’s mission. Faculty members seek to engage students with unique, experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for their next steps. Whether they choose to begin a career or accept the academic challenges of graduate school, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead and serve. Additionally, through GWU’s supportive and diverse Christian community, students are inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Brian Gwyn, an alumnus of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University, was recently named president of . He brings over 20 years of experience to further the health care provider’s mission to “extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus.â€� Gwyn joined the administration on Feb. 6 and will lead the organization as it strives to “improve the health and well-being of its communities and bring help to those in need.â€� In his new role, Gwyn is responsible for all Mercy Health operations in the Cincinnati market, including oversight of Mercy Health – Cincinnati’s leadership team. Previously, Gwyn worked for Atrium Health, where he served for nearly 15 years in a variety of leadership roles. Most recently, he was senior vice president and market president for Atrium’s west market with oversight of six facilities that provided care across seven counties, serving more than half a million residents. Before that Gwyn was president of Atrium Health Cleveland and Atrium Health Kings Mountain facilities. Gwyn earned his bachelor’s degree, as well as a master’s degree in family and consumer services, from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. He earned his master’s degree in business administration in health care in 2003 from ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ Webb University. “Brian is a proven servant leader with a track record of driving operational growth and establishing strong work cultures and community partnerships,â€� said Don Kline, Mercy Health chief operating officer. “I am pleased Brian has chosen to join Mercy Health and the Cincinnati community. We will benefit greatly from his knowledge, passion for health care and the energy he will bring to advancing our Mission as well as our strategic and operational goals.â€� Stay connected ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb’s faculty and staff are eager to hear about and celebrate alumni news and success. There are three ways to share your story with us: Contact a faculty member. Touch base with Alumni Relations. Submit a class note here.
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News Article Memories, Friendships and a Spirit of Service Draw Alumni Back to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb for Special Reunion Class of 1981 Marks 45th Reunion by Welcoming Alumni from Six ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb Classes BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—When members of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓÆµ-Webb University’s Class of 1981 return to campus for a homecoming reunion in November, they will reconnect with longtime friends to celebrate the 45th anniversary of their graduation. The event began as a conversation between 1981 classmates […] Office of University Communications | September 23, 2026