News Releases

In honor of the NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation National Fitness Day, Lander University's Department of Campus Recreation and Intramurals hosted a strength challenge, where students could compete for the title of "Strongest Bearcat."

Randy Bouknight, standing right, Lander University's vice president for Student Affairs, hosted a meeting of his staff with a visiting delegation from Shanghai Normal University in China, one of Lander's 11 sister institutions in Asia.

The pantry shelves at the Food Bank of Greenwood County are a little fuller as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches thanks to the generosity of the campus community at Lander University, led by members of the university's Greek organizations.

"Lander in the 1920s" was the theme of this year's Parents Day, which featured 20s-era yearbooks, newspapers and photographs; a 20s-era costume contest and the nostalgic sounds of the Blair Crimmins band. Among the estimated 800 in attendance were Hollis Kimbrell, a special education major from Rock Hill, and her mother, Heather Oliver; and Samuel Mauney, a business administration major from Pawley's Island, and his parents Dena and David.

A small but solemn crowd of students, faculty and staff gathered on Lander University's assembly plaza today for a program titled "Futures Without Violence," scheduled as part of the national observance of Domestic Violence Month.

Lander University is preparing for its traditional Parents Day celebration which gives students and members of their families an opportunity to spend time together exploring the campus and enjoying a variety of activities.

Three Lander University students finished at the top of the pack in this year's "Biggest Loser" competition losing a combined total of 78 pounds, or about a third of their body weight. The contest was sponsored by Lander's Student Wellness Center.

Shelby Lynn Dominick and Trent Kline joined the Lander University staff recently and they both view their positions as presenting opportunities to make students more aware of the many activities they supervise on campus and persuade them to become involved.

Lander University's Cheerleaders and Dance Team enjoyed a successful record in competitive events this spring. Both groups were entered in the Peach Belt Conference Spirit Competition, held in conjunction with the Peach Belt Conference Basketball Tournament at Columbus State University in Georgia on March 3 and, two weeks later, they competed in the Cheer Ltd. CANAM Nationals at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Torah A. Speach, a junior business major from Fountain Inn and the reigning Miss Lander University, shares her experience with domestic violence with attendees of the "Breaking the Cycle Ceremony," which concluded Lander's Domestic Violence Awareness Week.