news-category: Community News ۶ֱ Specialty License Plates Now Feature Updated Runnin’ Bulldog Athletic Brand By Office of University Communications On February 20, 2026 Available in North and South Carolina, Money Received from Sale Goes to the Annual Fund BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Supporters of ۶ֱ University in North and South Carolina can now display their school pride with specialty license plates featuring the revamped Runnin’ Bulldog athletic brand. The updated look offers a distinctive way for the GWU community to show its spirit across the Carolinas. Shannon Hovis Beyond the new look, the plates also provide meaningful support for the University, with a portion of each purchase and renewal contributing directly to the Annual Fund. Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Shannon Hovis said the specialty plate offers both a visual celebration of Bulldog pride and a tangible benefit to the University. “Seeing our new logo on the ۶ֱ specialty license plate is a point of pride for our entire Bulldog family,” she noted. “Even more meaningful is that every plate purchased directly supports the ۶ֱ Annual Fund. These gifts make an immediate impact—providing scholarships, strengthening academic programs, and supporting campus initiatives wherever the need is greatest. It’s a simple way to show our Bulldog pride while investing in the success of our students.” North Carolina Alumni in North Carolina may purchase a ۶ֱ specialty plate through any N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office or . A portion of each specialty plate fee supports ۶ֱ University’s Annual Fund, providing ongoing support for student scholarships and institutional priorities. Additional fee information and personalization options are available through the N.C. DMV website. South Carolina Alumni in South Carolina may obtain a ۶ֱ specialty plate or at their local DMV office. A portion of each specialty plate fee benefits ۶ֱ University’s Annual Fund, helping enhance scholarships and the overall student experience. For detailed fee and renewal information, visit the S.C. DMV website. ۶ֱ 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., ۶ֱ 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 .
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