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  • Emily BerryEmily Berry - Visual Arts Graduate, ’11 M.A.T. Candidate
    “I chose Lander because of the small classes, friendly people, beautiful campus and the excellent art and M.A.T. graduate programs. The professors really take a personal interest in my success in the classroom, which has allowed me to grow as a student and as an artist. Lander also offers many extracurricular opportunities, and as an undergraduate I had fun outside of the classroom through my involvement with the Art Alliance, University Program Council and Presidential Ambassadors. I also love the fact that I was able to return to Lander to pursue an M.A.T. If you are looking for a great place to live and learn, Lander is definitely the university for you.”
  • Rhett SapoughRhett Sapough - Business Administration - Accounting Emphasis Major
    “I chose Lander University because its College of Business and Public Affairs is highly-esteemed and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. I’ve been able to get beneficial experience as CEO-elect of the Lander Professional Business Society, and I have held offices with Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity. I’m also on the worship leadership team of the Lander Baptist Collegiate Ministry, and I serve as a Presidential Ambassador. Lander is a smaller school, which means smaller class sizes. This allows students to build a more personal relationship with their professors, and the faculty and staff are equally invested in the students’ academic success and helping them achieve personal goals.”
  • Rayshawn TrappRayshawn Trapp - Elementary Education Major
    “I initially chose Lander because of its beautiful campus and its well-known education program. Once I arrived, I realized that Lander had so much more to offer. From the small, friendly atmosphere to the helpful faculty and staff, Lander has given me the chance to positively expand my horizons in many different areas. As an elementary education major, I have the opportunity to work closely with schools in the Greenwood area, which enables me to obtain the knowledge, skills and experience I need to successfully meet the challenges I may face while teaching. By being involved in many organizations, including Presidential Ambassadors, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Blue Key Honor Society, I have greatly enhanced my experience at Lander and have become a better individual, student and leader.”
  • Jordan BennettJordan Bennett - Nursing Major
    “I chose Lander University because it is a school that allows me to work and play at the same time. I also wanted a school that offered a challenging nursing curriculum and was close enough to home. I have been involved on campus as a student worker in the Office of Admissions, a Presidential Ambassador, a Blue Key Honor Society member and a member of Lander University Student Nurses Association. I have also traveled to Honduras with Volunteers in Medical Missions. While working toward my bachelor’s degree in nursing, I was able to keep up my certification as a Nationally Registered EMT-I with Greenwood County EMS. Having been employed since my sophomore year, I have come to love the community and every aspect Lander University has to offer.”
  • Zack FreemanZack Freeman - Sociology Graduate, ’10
    “I chose Lander University because it is a small, state-supported school that has all the amenities of a larger university. While there, I had a chance to gain experience and knowledge outside the classroom by volunteering at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home and by studying abroad in Amsterdam and Holland. Both of these experiences increased my awareness of different issues that relate to our society today. As a resident assistant, I saw how living on campus can create school spirit and help students build friendships.”
  • Justin GilbertJustin Gilbert - Music Graduate, ’08
    “At the age of 9, I picked up the violin and learned to read music, and I was able to transfer my technique when I later discovered guitar, which is still my passion today. Studying music at Lander was nothing short of realizing a dream. The music faculty always found a way to integrate fun and knowledge in the classroom. And because there were so many performance opportunities for students, I was able to get experience on the stage with the Lander Jazz Ensemble, Lander Jazz Combo, the Guitar Ensemble and the University Singers. Now as the current guitarist for the Swingin’ Medallions, I know my experience at Lander, and the leadership I received from my professors, helped prepare me for the future.”
  • Shannon McKeverShannon McKever - Exercise Science Major and Women’s Basketball Player
    "As a member of the women’s basketball team, Shannon McKever helped lead the Lady Bearcats to their most successful seasons in school history, including the record-breaking 2010-11 season that included 29 wins and four weeks at No. 1 in the USA Today/ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. McKever’s stellar performance that season didn’t go unnoticed, and as a capstone to her college career she was named the State Farm/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Player of the Year. “I am glad Coach (Kevin) Pederson recruited me here,” McKever said. “I felt Lander would be a great place for me to come and better myself ... I accepted the (Player of the Year) award for Greenwood and the school, for the community, the supporting staff at Lander, and my family and teammates more than I did for myself, because without them I would not have been able to get this award.”
  • Beth BurnetteBeth Burnette - Political Science and Spanish Graduate, ’10
    Burnette’s decision to enroll at Lander was prompted by memories of visiting a relative who was a student at the university. “I remember experiencing university life, including eating in the student dining hall and going to the library,” she said. As for the other reasons she chose Lander, Burnette added, “I’m from a small town and Lander is a small school. And it is only about 45 miles from my home in Elberton.” At Lander, she was a Presidential Ambassador, a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and chair of the student Republican Club. She also enrolled in Lander’s Honors International Program and spent time tutoring her Spanish classmates. Burnette received an $11,000 Rotary scholarship to underwrite expenses associated with her semester abroad at Sociedad Hispano Mundial, in Granada.
  • Jeff MayJeff May - Lander University Athletics Director

    “At Lander, we are focused on building an environment where our student-athletes can thrive and achieve at their highest levels both in the classroom and on the playing fields and courts. We encourage our student-athletes to strike a balance between the requirements of their academic studies and their time spent practicing and competing in their sports.

    Lander’s athletic programs are very competitive and our teams make regular appearances in conference, regional and national championship play. We are also extremely proud of our Bearcat venues: Finis Horne Arena is a top-notch facility for our men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams and the Jeff May Complex for Recreation, Wellness and Sports is a state-of-the-art facility for our baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s soccer teams. We invite you to join us for a game or a match, and you will see why it is great to be a Lander Bearcat.”

  • Megan McCartneyMegan McCartney - Early Childhood Education Major and Resident Assistant
    “Even though Lander is a small university, it feels like a big family on campus, with personable professors, helpful staff and outgoing, fun students. Lander was definitely the best choice for me because I’ve been able to get involved in so many great organizations, including the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Presidential Ambassadors and Zeta Tau Alpha. I’ve had the honor of serving as Homecoming Queen, and I love my work in the Admissions Office, where I enjoy giving tours and seeing new faces! But being a resident assistant is truly the best thing I’ve done at Lander. I love being able to help others, especially freshmen as they adjust to college life.”
  • Ellison PostonEllison Poston - Nursing Major
    “As a Lander student, I am able to receive an affordable, quality education at a publicly supported university while still having small classes and one-on-one time with my professors. Lander’s nursing program is one of the best in South Carolina and it will prepare me for a career as a registered nurse. Also, being close to home has allowed me to get a college education while doing the two things I love most: riding horses, which I also do as part of Lander’s equestrian team, and spending time with my family.”
  • Major Cory PlowdenMajor Cory Plowden - Biology Graduate, ’99 2011 Young Alumnus of the Year
    Lander’s Alumni Association presents the Young Alumni of the Year Award to alumni who have graduated within the last 15 years and serve their communities in exemplary ways. U.S. Army Major Cory Plowden, whose 18-year military career includes service in the South Carolina National Guard, received a biology degree from Lander in 1999 and completed the university’s Army ROTC program, which named him the Distinguished Military Graduate of the Highlander Battalion’s Bearcat Company. He considers his ROTC training and experiences at Lander to be very influential in his military career. Plowden was commissioned into the Medical Service Corps after graduation and he went on to earn a master’s degree in health care administration. A veteran of two tours in Iraq, he has earned several decorations for distinguished military service, including the Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and more.
    

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