Special to The Star Gardner-Webb University will return to in-person commencement services this spring. Two days of celebrations are planned for May 7 and 8 in Spangler Stadium. In addition, students who graduated during virtual celebrations—held May 2020, August 2020 and December 2020—are invited to participate in the face-to-face events. “We are so very excited about bringing Gardner-Webb’s grand Commencement traditions to a big stage at a new venue, Spangler Stadium,” shared GWU President William M. Downs. “Weather permitting, this is going to be the start of something special. I cannot wait to showcase the accomplishments of our graduates and to join them and their families in well-deserved celebration.”