Exemplary Students

Lander University encourages and inspires students to strive for new heights in academic excellence. In this section you will meet several of the top students in the Department of Political and Social Sciences and learn more about the achievements of other students in the major.

Student Testimonials

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I’m from Saluda and I’ve always enjoyed being in Greenwood. I’ve watched Greenwood evolve and transition into the kind of city that has a lot of potential for future growth. I chose Lander for this reason because, for me, Lander is the heart of Greenwood and its growth. Yet, it is Lander’s faculty who have enriched my entire experience at the university and in the city. The professors in political science are great counselors who truly care about the ambitions of their students. For the past three years, they have educated me and provided me with the knowledge and skills that I’ll need to accomplish my dreams. Participating in the Political Science Association (PSA) at Lander has been great; it has brought me closer to Lander faculty, students and the Greenwood community. Attending Lander University has shaped me into the strong individual that I’ve always wanted to be.

Scholarship & Awards Recipients

  • Lander University students receive Greenwood Rehabilitation scholarship

    Lander University sociology majors Shakeyta Waller, left, of Greenwood, and Stacee Whittle, right, of Abbeville, have been selected to receive the Greenwood Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Board Scholarship. Established in 2000 by The Greenwood Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Board, the scholarship is awarded to full-time juniors or seniors preparing for a career in the human services area.
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  • Top Business and Public Affairs scholars honored at annual Academic and Student Life Awards ceremony

    More than 50 Lander University students were honored recently for their scholastic accomplishments during the 2011-2012 academic year, receiving the top discipline and special awards from the university's four academic colleges. The awards were presented during Lander's annual Academic and Student Life Awards ceremony.
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  • Lander University students receive Tinsley scholarship

    Lander University political science majors Connor Lewis, center, of Greenwood, and Courtney Priester, right, of Saluda, have been selected to receive the W.D. Tinsley Scholarship, established in 1986 as a memorial to William D. Tinsley, former trustee and chairman of the Lander University Board of Trustees, by Tinsley’s friends and family.
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  • Lander University sociology student receives Coleman scholarship

    Lander University sociology major Kevin Moxley, of Pendleton, has been awarded the Maybelle Coleman Scholarship honoring Dr. Maybelle Coleman, professor emeritus and former professor and academic dean at Lander. The scholarship is awarded annually to students majoring in sociology.
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  • University student receives Bradford scholarship

    Lander University political science major Christopher Ty Grogan, right, of Greenwood, has been selected to receive the Bill and Emily Bradford Scholarship, honoring the late J. William and Emily Bradford. The scholarship was established in 2005 by the Bradfords’ three sons and is designed for students majoring in political science. Grogan is pictured with Dr. Kimberly Richburg, associate professor of political science.
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