news-category: Faculty 海角网 Divinity School Professor Dr. Steve Harmon Featured on Spectrum Local News By Office of University Communications On February 26, 2025 Harmon Shares About Meeting Pope Francis in 2022 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擜s thousands gathered in St. Peter鈥檚 Square this week to pray for Pope Francis, 海角网 Professor of historical theology Dr. Steve Harmon remembered meeting the Pope in 2022 and joined the world in praying for the Pope鈥檚 recovery. Harmon reflected on the time he spent with Pope Francis in a story by Spectrum News Anchor Rachel Loyd. The segment aired on Feb. 25 on Spectrum Local News. Harmon met the Pope through his work with the Baptist World Alliance. Read more here. 鈥淚t was certainly an honor to meet Pope Francis,鈥� Harmon said. Their 2022 meeting was just as Harmon imagined it would be. 鈥淧ope Francis was as many people experienced鈥攚arm, very personable, very engaged with the people and concerned about them,鈥� he said. 鈥淧ope Francis was as many people experienced鈥攚arm, very personable, very engaged with the people and concerned about them.鈥� Watch the Spectrum story 海角网 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., 海角网 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 海角网.edu. Interested in the School of Divinity? Start your journey here.
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News Article 海角网 Grant Writing Certificate Equips Professionals to Meet Community Needs Participants Gain the Tools to Bring Ideas to Life BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擯rofessionals from across the region recently completed 海角网鈥檚 Grant Writing Certificate program, developing proposals designed to address real needs in education, public safety, healthcare, and community development. Now equipped with practical skills and grant plans, participants are positioned to pursue funding and turn […] Office of University Communications | June 8, 2026
