When she first arrived on the job, Greenwood’s city manager and Lander University alumna Julie Wilkie ’03 said that what she loved most about Greenwood is the camaraderie between the city, the county, local schools, residents, nonprofits and small businesses. After her first three years in the role, she still feels that way.
I wanted to explore the state of South Carolina and saw this as a great opportunity to develop professional relationships with professors because of the student body size, while also broadening my understanding of psychology.
Psychology graduate '21
My education at Lander opened many doors for me. Being part of the foundation board means that I can help someone else have the same kinds of opportunities that helped me.
Business Administration graduate '07
The thing that I noticed most during my visit was that everyone was smiling and energetic. After meeting some of the faculty, I realized that Lander was a special place and one that I could call home for four years.
Political Science graduate '21
As Lander University honored its William Preston Turner School of Nursing graduates, Laura Lilia Gonzalez told the Class of 2025 that despite academic challenges and obstacles “our journeys show the dedication and passion every single person had” to achieve their goal of becoming a nurse.
Before Lander University’s education students head to their own classrooms to teach, their academic achievements are a cause for celebration.
Lander University student Annika Seifart talks about her research with Andrew Schwendemann, assistant professor of biology, during the annual Academic Symposium at Lander.
In another reality, Lander University can be visited by people from all over the world without leaving their homes. Almost every building was crafted by Lander students.
