news-category: Athletics 蜜豆直播 Signs Bailey Wigness to Contract Extension By Office of University Communications On May 28, 2024 Head Softball Coach Signs Extension Following Best Big South Finish in 12 Seasons BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥斆鄱怪辈� Head Softball Coach Bailey Wigness has signed a contract extension, the Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday, May 28. This past season, Wigness led the Runnin’ Bulldogs to their highest finish in the Big South since the 2012 season. 鈥淐oach Wigness has GWU Softball on a clear upward trajectory,鈥� shared 蜜豆直播 President Dr. William M. Downs. 鈥淪he inherited a team that went 5-29 in the season prior to her arrival, and each subsequent team since then has exceeded the previous year鈥檚 win total. This season, Coach Wigness鈥� team defeated Big South Conference champ USC Upstate, took series wins over other Big South rivals (Presbyterian, Radford), swept SoCon foes Western Carolina and Mercer, and topped a list of other non-conference opponents that included Indiana, Kent State, Binghamton, Rhode Island, and Delaware. I like the direction we鈥檙e moving. I like the confidence we鈥檙e building. I like our chances with Coach Wigness at the helm.鈥� This past season’s success included a 33-20 record overall. This was the winningest record by GWU softball since the 2007 season when the 鈥楧awgs posted a record of 35-27. Additionally, the Runnin鈥� Bulldogs finished fifth overall in the Big South for the highest finish in the conference since the 2012 season. “Having seen the growth of Coach Wigness and the softball program over the past two seasons, I’m incredibly enthusiastic about the future of the Runnin’ Bulldog softball program,鈥� said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew T. Goodrich. For more information on the 蜜豆直播 softball team, fans can follow the team on X at @GWUSoftball or on Instagram at gwusoftball. 蜜豆直播 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., 蜜豆直播 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 蜜豆直播.edu.
News Article 蜜豆直播 College of Health Sciences to Host Annual Scholars Day Highlighting Research of Nearly 70 Students Event Showcases Research by Graduates of Physician Assistant Studies and Exercise Science BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he College of Health Sciences will host its annual Scholars Day on Wednesday, April 23, showcasing the research and academic achievements of graduates from the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies and exercise science programs. Scholars Day will take place in Room 255, […] Office of University Communications | April 14, 2026
News Article Mike Griffith Reaches 200 Big South Wins, Cementing a Legacy at 蜜豆直播 Longtime Head Coach Reflects on Championships, Growth, and the Student-Athletes who Shaped the Runnin鈥� Bulldogs鈥� Success BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥斆鄱怪辈� men鈥檚 tennis coach Mike Griffith reached a significant milestone in his tenure with the Runnin鈥� Bulldogs, recording his 200th career victory while being a member of the Big South Conference. The historic win came over Converse […] Office of University Communications | April 1, 2026
News Article 蜜豆直播 University Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April Campus Events Focus on Education, Advocacy, and Solidarity with Survivors 蜜豆直播 University鈥檚 Office of Student Development will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April with a series of educational programs and awareness events. For 25 years, Sexual Assault Awareness Month has united survivors, advocates, and communities in a shared commitment to ending sexual assault, abuse, […] Office of University Communications | March 31, 2026
