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
The Lander Alumni Association Board of Directors has named three notable alumni as 2025 alumni award recipients.
Lander University honored 52 new nurses during its Nursing Recognition Ceremony, celebrating graduates who are stepping into careers defined by compassion, skill and a commitment to caring for others.
Graduates of Lander University’s College of Education are entering a field to be among some of the most impactful members of the community, according to Dr. Stephen Bismarck, dean of the college.
From varied fields of study – and even an unexpected stop on the national collegiate bass fishing circuit -- Lander University’s graduate hooding and undergraduate pinning ceremony celebrated the wide-ranging paths that led graduates to the same milestone.
