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Open House Nov. 15

Join us for Open House November 15. Tour the beautiful campus and residence halls, visit the academic department of your choice and speak with representatives from housing, financial aid and other support areas.

Open House Nov. 15

Join us for Open House November 15. Tour the beautiful campus and residence halls, visit the academic department of your choice and speak with representatives from housing, financial aid and other support areas.

All That Jazz

The community is invited to join the Lander University Jazz Ensemble for their first performance of the 2025-26 academic year Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium.

All That Jazz

The community is invited to join the Lander University Jazz Ensemble for their first performance of the 2025-26 academic year Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium.

A Top Public University

Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.

A Top Public University

Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.

A Drunken History

Join us for the second Community Lecture Series “A Drunken History: The Story of America's Love of Alcohol and the Drinks that Have Defined Us” on Tuesday, Oct. 28, presented by Dr. Andrew Jameson.

A Drunken History

Join us for the second Community Lecture Series “A Drunken History: The Story of America's Love of Alcohol and the Drinks that Have Defined Us” on Tuesday, Oct. 28, presented by Dr. Andrew Jameson.

Join Our Community

Small class sizes. Personal attention from experienced professors. Unique opportunities in and outside the classroom. It’s all a part of what makes Lander the right choice for you.

Join Our Community

Small class sizes. Personal attention from experienced professors. Unique opportunities in and outside the classroom. It’s all a part of what makes Lander the right choice for you.

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Whether you're just starting your college education or seeking an advanced degree, Lander University is the right choice for you.

This is Lander

Lander University offers high-demand and market-driven programs to ambitious and talented students in South Carolina and beyond. These programs are delivered in a rich liberal arts environment to produce highly qualified and marketable graduates.
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360° Virtual Tour

Explore Lander’s campus with a self-guided virtual tour. See a 360°-view of the classrooms, academic buildings, residence halls, student centers and labs that make up our campus here in Greenwood, SC. Get a feeling for Lander University and its surroundings and discover why we love Bearcat Country!

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Lauren Diaz
Lander Jazz Ensemble to Perform

The community is invited to join the Lander University Jazz Ensemble for their first performance of the 2025-26 academic year Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Abney Cultural Center Auditorium.

23 October 2025
Maj. Gen. Jeff Jones and Lt. Col. Ed Moore
Lander Alumnus Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army

Lander University graduates regularly climb the ranks to hold positions of leadership in their respective organizations. That journey is true for Lander alumnus, Ed Moore, who was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army.

17 October 2025