Notable Alumni of Gardner-Webb University

Linda Combs 1946–2023

Former Controller of the Office of Management and Budget

Also attended: Harvard University, Appalachian State University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Robert M. Price 1954–

New Testament scholar and Christ myth theory advocate

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Drew University, Montclair State University

Ben Witherington III 1951–

New Testament scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Roger Nicole 1915–2010

Swiss-born Reformed Baptist theologian

Also attended: Wheaton College (IL), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Harvard University

Gary N. Knoppers 1956–2018

Notre Dame theology professor and Old Testament scholar

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Harvard University, Calvin University

Scott Hahn 1957–

Catholic theologian and author

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Marquette University

Spouse: Kimberly Hahn (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Gardner-Webb University)

Kimberly Hahn 1957–

Catholic apologist, author and Steubenville city councilor

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Grove City College

Spouse: Scott Hahn (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Gardner-Webb University)

Sara McMann 1980–

Wrestler, 2004 Olympic silver medalist, and MMA fighter

Also attended: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Lock Haven University

Artis Gilmore 1948–

Former ABA and NBA basketball player

Also attended: Jacksonville University

John Drew 1954–2022

Former NBA small forward for eleven seasons

George Adams 1949–

Former professional basketball player

Max Landis 1993–

Retired basketball player

Emilio Pagán 1991–

Major League Baseball pitcher

Also attended: Belmont Abbey College

David Efianayi 1995–

Basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Gil Dodds 1918–1977

Middle-distance runner and former mile world record holder

Also attended: Northwestern University, Wheaton College (IL), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Tim Behrendorff 1981–

Australian professional basketball player

Tyrell Nelson 1995–

American basketball player

Gabe Wilkins 1971–

Former NFL defensive end

Brock Kreitzburg 1976–

American bobsledder

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, University of Toledo

Jeremy Walker 1995–

Former professional baseball pitcher

Orlando Early 1967–

American men's college basketball coach

Nate Johnson 1998–

American basketball player

Jerome Hill 1992–

Basketball player who starred at Gardner–Webb

Kevin DeYoung 1977–

Reformed theologian and pastor

Also attended: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Hope College