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When The Greenwood Promise, a non-profit place-based last-dollar scholarship program for Greenwood County students, kicked off its campaign to raise funds for phase two, Lander University stepped up to the plate as an important community partner.

Lander University’s new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is now enrolling students after being fully approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has granted approval for two new programs at Lander University.

Lander University psychology graduate Makaylyn Helms ’21 is heading to the University of Glasgow in Scotland to pursue a master of science degree in philosophy of mind and psychology.

Lander University has announced the names of 30 undergraduate students who have been named to the Freshman Honor Roll for earning top academic achievements during the second semester of the 2020-21 school year.

Lander University has announced the names of 607 outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for earning top academic achievements during the second semester of the 2020-21 school year. 

Newly conferred Lander University graduate, Learnmore Jeremia, of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is Lander’s 2021 Thayer Award recipient. Jeremia received the award at the beginning of the University’s 2021 commencement ceremonies, which were held on Tuesday, May 11.

Lander University announces the names of 470 undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the President’s List during the second semester of the 2020/21 academic year.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science Dr. Jeff Barfield, the newest winner of Lander University’s Young Faculty Scholar Award, was a pitcher in college. As he puts it, “I was able to take my interest from playing and carry that into academia.”

Lander University is adding a Bachelor of Science in Data Science to its wide array of degree options beginning in the fall of 2021.