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Six students were honored recently when Lander University's William Preston Turner School of Nursing held its annual Nursing Recognition Ceremony as a prelude to the university's April graduation.

Lander University is preparing to open an art exhibit featuring works by graduates of the university's Master of Arts in Teaching in art education program. The exhibit, which will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, June 21, will be on display in Lander's Monsanto Gallery through Aug. 1.

The Larry A. Jackson Library's collection of letters written by the Rev. Samuel Lander has recently been digitized and can now be accessed online.

When a would-be teacher walks into a classroom for the first time, according to Lander University associate professor of English Dr. Lillian Craton, it's a make or break moment.

Lander University will soon introduce two new graduate- level programs, pending approval of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: a master's degree in Emergency Management and a master's in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader. Both would be unique to South Carolina.

Lander University's College of Education has been reaccredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). James Cibulka, president of the Council, said accreditation means the college and its programs meet rigorous standards established by the professional education community.

Lander University will hold its annual Bearcat Fan Day in Uptown Greenwood on Thursday, June 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The festivities will take place in the shadow of the university's 11-foot tall Bearcat topiary near Countybank Plaza.

Lander University conferred degrees upon 313 graduates at the university's spring commencement ceremonies in April. Jim Shore, an award-winning S.C. artist, delivered the keynote address to a full house at Lander's Horne Arena. During the ceremony, Shore was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, along with John Fulp Jr., owner and president of Vanguard Industries and former president of Abney Mills in Greenwood.

Finis Horne, Lander University's longtime men's basketball coach and athletics director, passed away Sunday morning at his home. He was 77.

During their recent quarterly meeting, Lander University Board of Trustees members voted to approve increases to university tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year. The adjustment included a 3.15 percent increase in tuition.