Noel Manning

Noel Manning serves as Associate Vice President for Communications & Marketing at Gardner-Webb University, managing teams responsible for university communications, community relations, and media relations. He also holds an adjunct faculty position teaching communications courses.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Gardner-Webb University
• Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Appalachian State University

With over 25 years of service at Gardner-Webb since 1998, Manning brings extensive institutional knowledge to his role. His professional background includes 10 years as a broadcast journalist prior to joining the university. As managing editor of the award-winning University magazine, he contributes significantly to the institution's publication efforts while balancing administrative and teaching responsibilities.

Professional Activities

• Oversees university-wide communications strategy
• Manages media relations for the institution
• Provides leadership for community engagement initiatives
• Teaches communications courses as adjunct faculty