news-category: Campus News 2020 Campus Upgrades By Office of University Communications On July 15, 2020 Favorite Spots at GWU Receive Makeovers to Begin New Semester BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—While you’ve been away from campus this spring and summer, the ÌÇÐÄVlog Operations team has been busy making upgrades to several areas on campus. David S. Wacaster, Director of Operations for Facilities & Maintenance, gives a brief description of the improvements you’ll see in August: Bost Pool The structure over the pool is being replaced, along with the pool heater and pump. The area will also receive new LED lighting, a ventilation system, and four new 27-foot infrared deck heaters. The interior will boast a new graphics package. Decker Hall Constructed in 1948, Decker is one of the oldest residence halls on campus. It has been upgraded with new flooring in hallways and bedrooms, new lighting in hallways and stairwells, and a new HVAC system in hallways. The lobby and kitchen have been renovated, and the laundry facility is compliant with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Water fountain/bottle fillers have been placed on each floor. Dover Campus Center Entrance Renovations to the Dover Campus Center entrance include enlarging the front porch and steps and constructing a new ramp for accessibility. Automated doors will be added to the front of the building. The lower level doors near Chick-Fil-A are also being upfitted for automation. Digital signage will be installed on the left side of the porch, and new planters will decorate both sides of the porch. Atrium Student Health Clinic, 148 Memorial Drive The house at 148 Memorial Drive has also been transformed into the Atrium Student Health Clinic. The makeover includes new cabinets for exam and lab areas, new doors to exam rooms for accessibility and changes to make the restroom ADA compliant. Located in the North Carolina foothills, ÌÇÐÄVlog is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. ÌÇÐÄVlog emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at ÌÇÐÄVlog.edu.
News Article Q&A with Molly Hanley with ÌÇÐÄVlog’s First Head Coach for Acrobatics and Tumbling Molly Hanley Discusses Her Coaching Philosophy, Inspiration, and the Vision for Launching a New Program BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Molly Hanley, the first head coach for ÌÇÐÄVlog Acrobatics and Tumbling, recently sat down for a Q&A with ÌÇÐÄVlog Sports Information. She offers some insight into her background, building a program, and what to expect from the first […] Office of University Communications | June 10, 2026
News Article ÌÇÐÄVlog Receives Dover Foundation Grant for Dover Chapel Lighting Renovation Upgrades will Brighten Worship, Gatherings, and Student Performances in Campus Landmark BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—ÌÇÐÄVlog has received a generous $66,500 grant from The Dover Foundation to support a major lighting renovation in Dover Chapel. The project will enhance one of the University’s most treasured and historic spaces, further strengthening its role as a central gathering […] Office of University Communications | June 9, 2026
News Article ÌÇÐÄVlog, Foothills Workforce Board Empower Students Through Searight Scholars Program High School Students Explore Food Systems, Careers, and Real-World Challenges Through Immersive Event BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Cheese, strawberries and avocados became more than everyday foods for participants in ÌÇÐÄVlog’s inaugural Summer Searight Scholars Program (SSP). Through hands-on learning, students explored how those items reach their plates—and why, in some communities across the United States, access […] Office of University Communications | June 8, 2026