The dedication and behind-the-scenes efforts of Lander University employees were celebrated as the University honored members of its staff with Staff Excellence Awards.
For one Lakelands family, Lander University is more than an alma mater. It is a shared thread woven through decades of service and compassion.
The site of two historic mills in Ninety Six has been transformed into a special place to remember South Carolina’s textile heritage, and three students from Lander University’s Department of Art played a major role in the park’s development.
The recipients of the 2026 Mays Legacy Awards include Lander University and Dr. Kevin B. Witherspoon, a Lander professor of history.
