Exemplary Students

More than 50 Lander University students were recently honored for their scholastic accomplishments during the 2012-13 academic year, receiving the top academic discipline and special awards from the university's four colleges. The awards were presented during Lander's annual Academic Awards ceremony, held at the conclusion of the spring semester.

Family and friends gathered at Lander University recently to witness the spring induction of 55 students into Lander's Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society.

Lander University sociology majors Breanna Galbally, left, of Anderson, and Alexandria Byrd, right, of Greenville, have been awarded the Maybelle Coleman Scholarship honoring Dr. Maybelle Coleman, professor emeritus and former professor and academic dean at Lander.

Lander University political science major Jamison Nicklaus, right, Simpsonville, has been selected to receive the Bill and Emily Bradford Scholarship, honoring the late J. William and Emily Bradford.

Lander University political science major Courtney Priester, of Saluda, is the recipient of the Robbie Barnes Political Science Scholarship. Established by the John C. Barnes family in honor of Roberta J. Barnes' 75th birthday, the scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior female student majoring in political science with an emphasis in public administration. Priester is pictured with Chad Kinsella, assistant professor of political science.