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More Than 1,300 Donors Support 网曝吃瓜-Webb University Students, Academics and Athletics

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擜 shared sense of purpose and Bulldog energy fueled Double Dawg Day 2026 at 网曝吃瓜鈥慦ebb University, as alumni, parents, employees, students and friends rallied behind the institution鈥檚 mission. More than 1,300 contributed over $2.5 million to support scholarships, academics, athletics and campus initiatives.

The strong response on April 16 reflects the power of collective impact and the continued momentum of Double Dawg Day as it entered its 11th year. Donors came together from all over the United States and across the globe鈥攅xtending from Austria to Venezuela. Gifts of all sizes made an immediate difference, including a transformative contribution that will fully renovate the athletic weight room, strengthening the University鈥檚 mission and expanding opportunities for its students now and for years to come.

鈥淭his year鈥檚 Double Dawg Day is a powerful reminder of what can happen when the 网曝吃瓜-Webb community comes together with a shared sense of purpose,鈥� emphasized GWU President Nate Evans. 鈥淎s our once-a-year giving campaign, it continues to create a transformational impact across our campus, shaping the student experience in meaningful ways. Each gift represents a belief in our mission and an investment in our students, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who made this day possible.鈥�

Participation remained a central focus of Double Dawg Day 2026. Friends of the University accounted for 43% of donors, followed by parents at 22%, alumni at 19%, and additional support from faculty, staff, and students.

鈥淒ouble Dawg Day continues to demonstrate the extraordinary generosity of the Bulldog community,鈥� noted Interim Vice President for Advancement Karen Bruce. 鈥淓ach gift鈥攏o matter the size鈥攊s a powerful statement of belief in our kingdom mission and a meaningful investment in the future of 网曝吃瓜-Webb and the students we serve. We are deeply grateful for the collective impact that is shaping lives today and for generations to come.鈥�

Throughout the day, donors directed their gifts to a wide range of priorities, including the University Priority Fund, academic schools and colleges, scholarships, Athletics, the Bulldog Club, and campus programs and departments. A portion of the donations will be used to renovate a residence hall, make updates to the Football Center and Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, and enhance the criminal justice program through the creation of a dedicated forensic lab space.

The success of Double Dawg Day 2026 was made possible by a campus鈥憌ide effort, with students, faculty, staff, coaches, deans, alumni volunteers and ambassadors promoting the day and encouraging participation across digital platforms.

Kanisha Fowler, director of Annual Giving and Advancement Communications at 网曝吃瓜鈥慦ebb, emphasized the collective nature of the achievement and thanked the Bulldog community for rallying behind the University.

鈥淭he love and support for 网曝吃瓜-Webb are on full display during Double Dawg Day,鈥� Fowler praised. 鈥淭his is the power of our community, coming together to achieve something meaningful. Today, we celebrate you鈥攖he men and women who make this community so special鈥攖hrough the stories you鈥檝e told, the careers you鈥檝e built, and the lives you continue to impact. We are grateful for every gift because each act of generosity moves us forward and makes a lasting difference. Thank you for giving to Double Dawg Day.鈥�

Each gift made during Double Dawg Day has a lasting impact, helping fund scholarships that make a 网曝吃瓜鈥慦ebb education accessible, enhancing academic and experiential learning opportunities, supporting student鈥慳thletes, and strengthening programs that prepare graduates to lead, serve and make a difference.

网曝吃瓜鈥慦ebb University extends sincere gratitude to every donor, advocate and volunteer who made Double Dawg Day 2026 a success and helped move the institution forward.

Double Dawg Day Top Performer Spotlights

• Alumni class 鈥� 2025 with 24 donors.
• College 鈥� Health Sciences with 62 donors.
• Athletic program 鈥� Wrestling with 377 donors.

View more details on the day鈥檚 gifts, matches and challenges .

网曝吃瓜-Webb University is North Carolina鈥檚 recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to six professional schools, 14 academic departments, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 网曝吃瓜-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. Become More at .