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
Earlier this semester, two English majors presented undergraduate research at the College English Association’s national conference, held March 26-28 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses (SCIP) will be featured on WYFF News 4’s public affairs program, “4 the Record,” Sunday, April 26, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month coverage.
Being one of 56 colleges and universities in South Carolina, Lander University was recently invited to participate in S.C. Higher Education Day held April 16 at the South Carolina State House.
Lander University recently celebrated the achievements of the Bearcat community at the annual Campus Engagement Awards.