Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders | Dr. Tracy Arnold | Bulldog Mindset S2E21

Career Ready: Internships, Networking & Career Success at Gardner-Webb | Inside the Webb

Landing your first job starts long before graduation. In this episode of Inside the Webb: Student Life Unpacked, hosts Lesley Villarose and Brian Arnold welcome Micah Martin, Director of the Career Center at Gardner-Webb University. Micah shares how the Career Center equips students for life after college through internships, professional readiness experiences, résumé development, interview preparation, networking opportunities, career coaching, and employer connections. He also discusses how today's students are using AI in the career search process, why career planning should begin during a student's first year, and how meaningful conversations—not just assessments—can help students discover careers that align with their strengths and interests. Whether you're a prospective student, current student, parent, or employer, this conversation offers practical insight into how Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to thrive in today's workforce. Inside the Webb: Student Life Unpacked is sponsored by Gardner-Webb University's Division of Student Development. 🎵 Theme Music: "Running Under the Sun" by Alex MakeMusic. #InsideTheWebb #StudentLifeUnpacked #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbUniversity #OneWebb #GWU #CareerCenter #CareerReadiness #CareerPlanning #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerSuccess #FutureReady #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerCoaching #StudentSuccess #CollegeLife #HigherEducation #Internships #ProfessionalReadiness #Networking #ResumeTips #InterviewSkills #CollegeToCareer #EmployerPartnerships #HireAGrad #FutureWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerOpportunities #CollegeBound #FutureBulldogs #CollegeJourney #ChooseGardnerWebb #CollegeExperience

Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders | Dr. Tracy Arnold | Bulldog Mindset S2E21

What does it take to prepare students for careers where their decisions can change — and even save — lives? In this episode of Bulldog Mindset, host Dr. Greg Pillar welcomes Dr. Tracy Arnold, Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Gardner-Webb University. A four-time Gardner-Webb graduate, Arnold shares her journey from bedside nursing and healthcare leadership to guiding one of the University’s fastest-growing academic areas. The conversation explores the increasing demand for healthcare professionals, the importance of clinical experience, scholarship, mentorship, and the unique responsibility that comes with preparing future nurses, physician assistants, counselors, exercise science professionals, and other healthcare leaders. Arnold also discusses the growing need for healthcare services in rural communities, the value of evidence-based practice, and the “hidden curriculum” that shapes students beyond the classroom—including resilience, communication, leadership, and critical thinking. Whether you're considering a career in healthcare, interested in leadership in higher education, or simply curious about the future of healthcare workforce development, this episode offers valuable insight into the people and programs making a difference. Listen now and discover how Gardner-Webb is helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve their communities with skill, compassion, and purpose. #BulldogMindset #GardnerWebb #HealthcareEducation #HealthSciences #HigherEducation #HealthcareLeadership #FutureHealthcareLeaders #NursingEducation #PhysicianAssistant #MentalHealthEducation #HealthcareCareers #RuralHealthcare #LeadershipDevelopment #StudentSuccess #HealthcareWorkforce #CollegePodcast #UniversityPodcast #HealthcareProfessionals #EvidenceBasedPractice #HealthcareInnovation #MentorshipMatters #HealthcareTraining #BecomeMore

Finding Your Place in God's Story: A Conversation with Dr. Josh Parrott

How can college be a time of spiritual growth and discovery? Dr. Josh Parrott, Vice President for Christian Life and Service and University Chaplain at Gardner-Webb University, joins Inside the Webb: Student Life Unpacked to discuss faith development, student ministry opportunities, mission trips, chapel, discipleship, and finding your purpose through Christian community. Inside the Webb: Student Life Unpacked is sponsored byGardner-Webb University's Division of Student Development.🎵 Theme Music: "Running Under the Sun" by Alex MakeMusic. #InsideTheWebb #StudentLifeUnpacked #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbUniversity #OneWebb #GWU #ChristianLife #ChristianHigherEducation #FaithAndLearning #FaithJourney #ChristianCollege #ChristianUniversity #SpiritualGrowth #CampusMinistry #FaithInAction #Discipleship #MissionTrips #ServeOthers #ChristianService #FaithAndService #GlobalMissions #StudentLeadership #CollegeLife #StudentExperience #CampusCommunity #Belonging #PurposeDriven #StudentDevelopment #CollegeBound #FutureBulldogs #CollegeSearch #ChristianEducation #CollegeJourney #WhyGardnerWebb

Your Gardner-Webb Admissions Roadmap | Inside the Webb

What should students and families know about the college admissions process? Molly Allison, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions at Gardner-Webb University, joins Inside the Webb: Student Life Unpacked to discuss campus visits, financial aid, FAFSA, transfer credits, dual enrollment opportunities, and finding the right college fit. 🎵 Theme Music: "Running Under the Sun" by Alex MakeMusic. #InsideTheWebb #StudentLifeUnpacked #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbUniversity #OneWebb #GWU #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeSearch #CollegePlanning #CollegeBound #FutureBulldogs #CampusVisit #CollegeTour #HigherEducation #Enrollment #FinancialAid #FAFSA #CollegeAffordability #Scholarships #CollegeFunding #PayingForCollege #DualEnrollment #TransferStudents #CommunityCollege #CollegeCredit #TransferCredits #NCCommunityColleges #CollegeParents #ParentResources #FutureCollegeStudent #CollegeDecision #CollegeJourney

Finding God's Intentionality in Every Season | Katelyn Williams | Parrott's Perch

In this episode of Parrott's Perch, host Dr. Josh Parrott welcomes Gardner-Webb alumna, counselor, educator, and children's author Katelyn Williams for a powerful conversation about faith, purpose, grief, and God's intentionality. Katelyn reflects on her journey from Gardner-Webb University to becoming a school counselor, psychology instructor, and author of the children's book What Can Brown Girls Do? Along the way, she shares how God has guided her through different seasons of life, shaped her calling, and revealed His faithfulness even in moments of profound loss. The conversation explores the importance of identity, storytelling, spiritual formation, and the ways God uses every experience—both joyful and painful—for His purposes. Katelyn also discusses the inspiration behind her writing, her passion for helping young people discover their worth, and why every person has a story worth telling. To explore more Gardner-Webb podcasts, visit gardner-webb.edu/podcast. Music on this episode by Doug Kaufman - "Impossible Things" and Rynn - "Good Times." #ParrottsPerch #GardnerWebbUniversity #GardnerWebbPodcasts #ChristianLifeAndService #FaithJourney #GodsIntentionality #ChristianLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndCalling #Storytelling #SpiritualGrowth #KatelynWilliams #WhatCanBrownGirlsDo #ChildrensAuthor #ChristianAuthor #Counseling #MentalHealth #IdentityMatters #Podcast #NewEpisode #ListenNow #FaithPodcast #ChristianPodcast