2020 Archives

December

Academic General News

Hines Earns Lander University’s Thayer Award

Jeff Lagrone
23 December 2020

General News Academic

Lander University Chooses Fekula to Lead College of Business

Graham Duncan
23 December 2020

General News School of Nursing

Lander’s Dean of Nursing Leads by Example in COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

Karen Petit
23 December 2020

General News School of Nursing

I Am Lander: Emma Jetty Humbled by Job on COVID-19 Frontline of Care

Karen Petit
21 December 2020

General News Academic

Lander Holds 162nd Commencement

Jeff Lagrone
15 December 2020

Department of Psychological Science & Human Services General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander University and Florence-Darlington Technical College Partner to Advance Education

Graham Duncan
14 December 2020

General News Academic

Lander University Confers Degrees to May 2020 Graduates

Karen Petit
12 December 2020

General News

Lander University, College of Charleston Publish Results of COVID-19 Restaurant Survey in Top Tier Academic Journal

Graham Duncan
11 December 2020

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander Researcher Earns Top Award on Study of ‘Intentional Communities’

Karen Petit
11 December 2020

General News

Lander Trustees to Hold Virtual Meeting Dec. 14

Megan Price
10 December 2020

General News

Chapman, Stone Receive Alston Award

Jeff Lagrone
10 December 2020

General News

Lander Recognizes Staff Members for Excellence in Service

Graham Duncan
09 December 2020

General News

Lander Receives Grant for Race and Identity Dialogue Series

Graham Duncan
08 December 2020

General News

European Studies Minor Debuts at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
08 December 2020

General News

Lander Faculty, Students Prove Arts Flourish Even in Pandemics

Karen Petit
04 December 2020

November

General News

Foundation presents Community Hero award to Lander’s Tommy Tumblin

Story by Karen Petit
23 November 2020

General News

Lander University’s Annual Ceramics Sale a Hit among Students and Shoppers

Karen Petit
23 November 2020

General News Student Life

Business Students Make Pumpkin Patch for Project Hope

Jeff Lagrone
20 November 2020

General News

Lander Continues Tree Lighting Tradition

Jeff Lagrone
20 November 2020

College of Science & Mathematics General News College of Education

Lander University Presents 2019-20 Faculty Awards

Graham Duncan
20 November 2020

College of Education General News

Professor Edward Jackson: A Leader in Montessori Education

Valencia Haynes
19 November 2020

General News Student Life

Perry Named Mr. Lander

Jeff Lagrone
19 November 2020

College of Education General News

Teacher Cadet Program an Important Conduit for Teachers

Jeff Lagrone
18 November 2020

General News Department of Psychological Science & Human Services

Meet Lander University’s Michelle Scott, Human Services Program Coordinator

Valencia Haynes
17 November 2020

Academic General News

Lander University to Hold Multiple Ceremonies to Confer Degrees for Class of 2020

Deb Nygro
16 November 2020

General News Military/Veterans Services

Lander University Provides Veterans Day Breakfast

Graham Duncan
12 November 2020

General News

Lander University’s Holiday Ceramics Sale Is Nov. 23 - 24

Karen Petit
12 November 2020

General News

‘Awesome Ride’ for Lander University’s Tommy Claus Is Ending

Karen Petit
10 November 2020

General News Alumni

Self Regional Healthcare Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members

Courtesy of The Index-Journal
09 November 2020

College of Education General News

Lander Teacher Educators Contribute to Study of Keys to Student Success

Jeff Lagrone
06 November 2020

General News Military/Veterans Services

I Am Lander: As Nation Honors Veterans, Military Service Is Part of Life at Lander

Karen Petit
06 November 2020

Academic General News

Lander University, Abbeville County Schools sign dual enrollment partnership agreement

Story by Graham Duncan
05 November 2020

October

General News Scholarships/Foundation

New Members Named to The Lander Foundation Board of Directors

Karen Petit
30 October 2020

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander Foundation Board of Directors to Meet November 5

University Relations Staff
29 October 2020

General News

Lander Political Scientists Participate in Grant on Electoral and Civic Participation

Dr. Lucas McMillan
29 October 2020

General News Academic

Lander University, Technical Colleges Sign Agreement to Recognize General Education Credits for Transfer Students

Graham Duncan
28 October 2020

Department of Music General News

Lander Students Bring Music to Autumn Evening

Karen Petit
26 October 2020

Scholarships/Foundation General News Athletics

Legacy of Lander University Softball Player Continues through Scholarship

Karen Petit
21 October 2020

General News Scholarships/Foundation Alumni

Lander to Move Foundation, Alumni Offices to Greenwood Building; LUPD to Relocate

Karen Petit
16 October 2020

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander Researcher Seeks Participants for Food, Wellness Study

Karen Petit
15 October 2020

General News

The Lander Art Gallery Hosts Paul Yanko and Enid Williams Exhibit

Graham Duncan
15 October 2020

General News

Lander Trustees Vote to Keep Tuition Frozen for Sixth Consecutive Academic Year

Karen Petit
14 October 2020

General News

I Am Lander: From Lander’s Backstage to the Spotlight, Eddie Shaw Makes the Magic Happen

Karen Petit
13 October 2020

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander Foundation Board of Directors Have Special Called Meeting October 14

University Relations Staff
13 October 2020

General News

Lander Trustees to Have Special Called Meeting Oct. 14

Megan Price
12 October 2020

General News

Lander University, Technical Colleges Sign Partnership Agreement to Enhance Transfer of Students

Graham Duncan
08 October 2020

General News

Pruitt Joins Lander University Board of Trustees

Graham Duncan
08 October 2020

General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Dr. Robert Klostermeyer Leads Lander University’s New Paralegal Studies Program

Valencia Haynes
07 October 2020

Student Life General News

Lander Prepares Students for Annual Career Fair with ‘Resume Express’

Jeff Lagrone
02 October 2020

September

General News

Lander Diversity Advisory Council Hosts Panel Discussion on Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Graham Duncan
28 September 2020

Academic Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander University and Tri-County Technical College Partner to Advance Education

Graham Duncan
28 September 2020

General News

From Social Media to Art Exhibit: Lander University’s Doug McAbee Has Starring Role

Karen Petit
28 September 2020

Academic General News

Lander Announces Dates, Plans for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 Commencement Ceremonies

Megan Price
23 September 2020

General News

MSM Program Catching on at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
23 September 2020

General News

I Am Lander: For Torry Fuller, Attitude Is Everything

Karen Petit
22 September 2020

General News

Lander Trustees to Hold Virtual Meeting Sept. 15

Megan Price
10 September 2020

General News Student Life

Lander’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry Is ‘Dream Come True’

Karen Petit
10 September 2020

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander University Honors Paul Crutcher with Scholarship

Graham Duncan
09 September 2020

General News

Lander Offers Race and Identity Dialogue Series

Jeff Lagrone
08 September 2020

General News Department of History & Philosophy

Lander University Announces New Public History Emphasis

Graham Duncan
04 September 2020

Academic General News

Lander Students ‘Hit the Books’ with Traditional and Online Instruction

Karen Petit
03 September 2020

General News

Lander University Announces New Humanities Degree Program

Graham Duncan
02 September 2020

General News

Lander University Opens to Record Enrollment, New Degree Programs and Expanded Services

Story by Megan Price
01 September 2020

August

General News

I Am Lander: No Mail Controversy Here - Michelle Weeks Is the Heart of Lander’s Postal Service

Karen Petit
31 August 2020

General News

Lander University Student Support Services to Receive Federal Grant

Graham Duncan
26 August 2020

General News School of Nursing

William Preston Turner School of Nursing to Host Accreditation Visit

University Relations Staff
24 August 2020

General News

Lander Offers New Bachelor of Design

Jeff Lagrone
21 August 2020

Student Life General News

Lander Students Enjoy New Dining Options

Graham Duncan
18 August 2020

General News Student Life

Move-In Day for Lander Students Stretches across a Week to Ensure Safety

Karen Petit
13 August 2020

General News College of Education

Lander Early Childhood Education Program Ranked Highly

Jeff Lagrone
12 August 2020

Student Life General News

Lander, Food Bank Create Partnership to Address Hunger among College Students

Karen Petit
12 August 2020

General News

Lander University Hosts Virtual Learning Seminar for Greenwood School District 50

Graham Duncan
11 August 2020

Alumni General News

Lander Graduate Joins Search for Coronavirus Vaccine

Jeff Lagrone
11 August 2020

Academic Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander Introduces New Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

University Relations Staff
07 August 2020

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News

Lander Unveils New Fine Arts Master’s Degree

Story by Eric Lawson
06 August 2020

General News

Lander College of Business Announces New Programs

Jeff Lagrone
06 August 2020

General News

I am Lander: From journalist to nurse, Jennifer Ebert writes her own success story

Story by Karen Petit
06 August 2020

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Lander Foundation Board of Directors to Meet August 5

University Relations Staff
03 August 2020

July

General News

Lander University’s Bookstore Enhances Online Ordering through Barnes & Noble Partnership

Graham Duncan
30 July 2020

Academic Department of Psychological Science & Human Services General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College Partner to Advance Education

Graham Duncan
28 July 2020

General News

Lander University's College of Business renovates lobby

Story by Graham Duncan
27 July 2020

General News Alumni

Lander Graduate Helps Clients to ‘Soar’

Jeff Lagrone
23 July 2020

Alumni General News

Lander Alumnus Examines Critical Role of EMS in Nation’s Lifeline

Karen Petit
22 July 2020

General News Student Life

Lander University’s Orientation Sessions Look Different during COVID-19

Graham Duncan
21 July 2020

General News Alumni College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander’s Emergency Management Influence Reaches Statewide during COVID-19 Battle

Karen Petit
16 July 2020

General News Alumni

Lander Alumna Lisa Britt Plays Integral Role in COVID-19 Management

Graham Duncan
15 July 2020

General News

I Am Lander: Damion Moragne Spreads Message of Positivity

Karen Petit
13 July 2020

General News College of Education

College of Education to Host an Accreditation Visit

University Relations Staff
08 July 2020

General News

A Message from President Richard Cosentino Regarding Academic Modifications for Fall 2020

02 July 2020

June

Academic General News

Jackson Library Introduces new Discovery Platform

Jeff Lagrone
30 June 2020

General News Alumni

Lander Graduate Carli Enjoys Success as Lighting Designer in Charleston

Jeff Lagrone
23 June 2020

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Lander Foundation Board of Directors to meet June 25

University Relations Staff
22 June 2020

General News Academic Department of Biology College of Science & Mathematics

Online Instruction Enters New Phase at Lander University: Adjust. Adapt. Learn.

Karen Petit
22 June 2020

General News Academic

Lander University announces Freshman Honor Roll for Spring 2020

Deb Nygro
17 June 2020

Academic General News

Lander Names Pilgrim General Education Director

Jeff Lagrone
17 June 2020

Academic General News

Lander University announces Dean's List for Spring 2020

Deb Nygro
15 June 2020

General News Academic

Lander University announces President’s List for Spring 2020

Deb Nygro
11 June 2020

General News Academic

Lander Adjusts Fall 2020 Academic Calendar

University Relations Staff
10 June 2020

General News Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Names First Recipient of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Endowed Chair

University Relations Staff
10 June 2020

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology Department of Psychological Science & Human Services Academic General News

Lander University and Central Carolina Technical College Partner to Advance Education

Graham Duncan
10 June 2020

General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander University’s Jake Powell Continues to Climb COVID-19 Obstacles with Participation in College Student Congress

Graham Duncan
10 June 2020

Admissions General News

Lander University to Offer In-Person Or Virtual First Year Orientation Sessions

Karen Petit
09 June 2020

Alumni Magazine Feature

Plugged In with the Community

Graham Duncan
08 June 2020

Scholarships/Foundation General News College of Science & Mathematics Department of Biology Alumni

Mother and Daughter Endow Biology Scholarship at Lander University

University Relations Staff
08 June 2020

Academic General News

A Message from President Richard Cosentino

03 June 2020

General News Academic

Cody Barr wins Thayer Award and other recognition from Lander

University Relations Staff
01 June 2020

May

General News

Lander University’s Josie Ryan Wins Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching

Graham Duncan
27 May 2020

Alumni Magazine Feature

A Rewarding Career in Public Relations

Graham Duncan
26 May 2020

General News

Deady Wins Young Faculty Teaching Award

Jeff Lagrone
25 May 2020

Military/Veterans Services General News

Smith to Lead Veterans Services at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
21 May 2020

College of Education General News

Lander Appoints Fernandez as Chair of Department of Teacher Education

University Relations Staff
20 May 2020

General News

Lander University and College of Charleston Business Schools Collaborate to Study Economic Impact of COVID-19 on State Restaurants

University Relations Staff
20 May 2020

General News

Exercise Researcher Earns Lander’s Prestigious Young Faculty Scholarship Award

Karen Petit
19 May 2020

General News

Lander University Hosts Annual Academic Symposium Online

Graham Duncan
18 May 2020

General News

Lander Announces Plans for Fall Semester

Megan Price
14 May 2020

General News

Lander University and Midlands Technical College Partner to Advance Education

Graham Duncan
14 May 2020

General News

Haddad Joins ITS at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
11 May 2020

General News

Lander’s Class of 2020 Reflect on Final Year during ‘History in the Making’

Karen Petit
11 May 2020

General News Department of Music

Jacob Mitchell of Summerville Presented with Louis Armstrong Jazz Award at Lander

University Relations Staff
08 May 2020

Athletics General News

For Lander Athletes, COVID-19 Brought Unexpected ‘Losses and Wins’

Karen Petit
08 May 2020

General News

Lander Trustees to Meet May 12 via Video Conference

Megan Price
07 May 2020

Athletics General News

Reps. McCravy and Parks Present Lander University Men's and Women's Basketball with House Resolutions

Graham Duncan
07 May 2020

General News

Cleveland Honored as Lander’s Distinguished Professor of the Year

University Relations Staff
06 May 2020

General News Academic School of Nursing

Lander Launches New Degree Program for Health Awareness

University Relations Staff
05 May 2020

Magazine Feature

TV Broadcast Career Planted by Lander Student Media

Graham Duncan
04 May 2020

General News Alumni

Lander University Seeks to Keep Alumni Connected during COVID-19

Karen Petit
04 May 2020

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander “Day of Caring” Is Part of Global Day of Philanthropy, May 5

Karen Petit
01 May 2020

April

General News

Lander Business Students Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma

Deb Nygro
28 April 2020

Department of Psychological Science & Human Services Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Greenville Technical College and Lander University Partner to Advance Education

Graham Duncan and Becky Mann
28 April 2020

Academic Student Life General News

Lander University Announces 2020 Academic Award Winners

Graham Duncan
27 April 2020

General News Student Life

Lander Recognizes Student Leadership through Online Streaming of Student Life Awards

University Relations Staff
24 April 2020

General News

Lander Introduces New Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration Degree

University Relations Staff
21 April 2020

General News

Lander COVID-19 Crisis Fund Assists Students in Need

Karen Petit
20 April 2020

School of Nursing General News Alumni

Lander Nurses, Alumni ‘Run toward the Storm’ of COVID-19

Karen Petit
20 April 2020

General News Department of Psychological Science & Human Services

Lander Accepting Applications for New Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

University Relations Staff
17 April 2020

General News

Lander University Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions for the 2020/21 Academic Year

Graham Duncan
17 April 2020

General News

Gast Named Part-Time Faculty Member of the Year for Lander’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

University Relations Staff
16 April 2020

General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander Adds Bachelor’s Degree Program for Paralegal Studies

University Relations Staff
15 April 2020

General News Student Life

Lander Student Life Awards Ceremony Goes Virtual

Jeff Lagrone
13 April 2020

Alumni Magazine Feature

Lander Voice Heard Across the Country

Graham Duncan
13 April 2020

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander Senior Jake Powell Continues His Congressional Internship Remotely

Graham Duncan
10 April 2020

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News

Lander University’s Emergency Management Program Is Educating Leaders for Times of Crisis, Disaster

Karen Petit
08 April 2020

Alumni General News

Lander Alumnus Takes Nontraditional Approach for Communion at His Church

University Relations Staff
07 April 2020

General News

Lander Alumna Molly Spearman Leads S.C. Public Schools through Pandemic

Karen Petit
07 April 2020

Department of Music General News

Lander University’s Joey Plyler to Host Virtual Senior Recital

Graham Duncan
06 April 2020

General News

Lander Chooses New Dean

Jeff Lagrone
04 April 2020

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander Foundation Board of Directors to meet April 3

University Relations Staff
01 April 2020

General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander Professor to Publish Book about Jackson Station

Jeff Lagrone
01 April 2020

March

Academic General News

An Easy Move to Online Learning: Hester’s Social Media Class Utilizes Facebook Groups for Virtual Meeting Space

Graham Duncan
31 March 2020

Magazine Feature Scholarships/Foundation

Paying it Forward

Graham Duncan
30 March 2020

General News Academic

A Virtual World: Lander University Faculty, Students Adjust to Online Learning in Wake of Pandemic

Karen Petit
27 March 2020

General News

Lander Biology Professor Embraces Online Communication for Church and Classroom Instruction

University Relations Staff
26 March 2020

Magazine Feature

Communicating from Day One

Graham Duncan
25 March 2020

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Lander Foundation Creates Crisis Fund for Students Experiencing Financial Hardships from COVID-19

University Relations Staff
24 March 2020

Student Life General News

Lander Cyber Defense Team Impresses

Jeff Lagrone
17 March 2020

General News School of Nursing

Lander Nursing Students Assemble Care Packages for Homeless

Graham Duncan
12 March 2020

General News

Lander University Students Gain ‘Real World Experience’ through Washington, D.C. Internships

Graham Duncan
09 March 2020

General News

Lander Trustees to Meet Mar. 10

Megan Price
06 March 2020

General News College of Education

Lander College of Education Involved in Grant with Rice Elementary

Karen Petit
05 March 2020

General News School of Nursing

Nursing Shortage Draws Recruiters to Lander’s Nursing Career Fair

Karen Petit
03 March 2020

General News

Lander to Bring Dual Enrollment Information Sessions to EHS on March 12, GHS on March 17 and 19

Karen Petit
03 March 2020

Alumni General News

Lander Class of 1970 Members Enjoy Reunion Dinner

Jeff Lagrone
03 March 2020

Magazine Feature

Top Secret Summer

University Relations Staff
02 March 2020

February

Alumni General News Scholarships/Foundation Student Life

Kappa Sigma Raises Money for Scholarship during Lander University Homecoming

Graham Duncan
28 February 2020

General News

Information Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Megan Price
27 February 2020

General News Alumni Student Life

Lander Students and Alumni Enjoy Homecoming Week 2020

University Relations Staff
27 February 2020

General News Student Life Scholarships/Foundation Alumni

Lander Recognizes University Supporters at Homecoming

Megan Price
26 February 2020

General News

State Senator Recalls Tragedy of Orangeburg Massacre

University Relations Staff
26 February 2020

Student Life General News

Lander Students Crown Homecoming King and Queen

University Relations Staff
22 February 2020

General News

Lander Announces Dr. Todd Gambill as Next Vice President for Enrollment & Access Management

Megan Price
20 February 2020

General News

Lander Students' Artwork Featured in North Carolina "100 Miles" Exhibit

Deb Nygro
18 February 2020

General News

Lander Business Students Gain Insight from SCBA Banking Professionals

Deb Nygro
18 February 2020

General News

Councilwoman Childs Shares Experiences in "Women of Color in Politics"

Deb Nygro
17 February 2020

General News

Lander University Campus Dining Will Soon Include Chick-Fil-A

Graham Duncan
14 February 2020

General News Alumni Scholarships/Foundation

Lander Supporters Donate $40,000 in Honor of University’s 148th Birthday

University Relations Staff
13 February 2020

General News Military/Veterans Services

Student Veteran Receives $5,000 VFW Scholarship

Deb Nygro
13 February 2020

Academic General News

Lander University Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2019

Graham Duncan
05 February 2020

Scholarships/Foundation General News Alumni

Lander Encourages Supporters to Celebrate Day of Giving in Honor of Its 148th Birthday

University Relations Staff
04 February 2020

Magazine Feature

Lander’s B.F.A. Professional Art Degree is Preparing Artists for Careers in Any Type of Studio

University Relations Staff
03 February 2020

General News Student Life

Art Exhibit Winners Announced at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
03 February 2020

January

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander University Receives “Transformational” Gift for Its College of Business

University Relations Staff
31 January 2020

General News

Sanger Speaks at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
31 January 2020

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Fall 2019 Graduates

Graham Duncan
30 January 2020

General News

University Officials Encourage Awareness to Ensure 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Preparedness

University Relations Staff
30 January 2020

General News Admissions

Lander University Admissions Professional Named Vice President of Regional Organization

Graham Duncan
29 January 2020

Military/Veterans Services General News

Lander ROTC Cadets Visit High School

Deb Nygro
27 January 2020

Academic General News

Lander University Announces President’s List for Fall 2019

Graham Duncan
27 January 2020

General News

Lander Marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Special Program

Jeff Lagrone
24 January 2020

General News

Lander President Elected Chair of Regional Advisory Board

Graham Duncan
24 January 2020

General News Alumni Student Life

‘Exciting Weekend’ Planned for Lander Homecoming

Jeff Lagrone
22 January 2020

General News

The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble to Present “The Art of the Big Band” on February 1

Robert Gardiner
21 January 2020

General News

Lander University Welcomes Back Students for Spring Semester

University Relations Staff
16 January 2020

General News

National Security Correspondent to Speak at Lander University on January 27

Deb Nygro
14 January 2020

Athletics General News

Lander Named Finalist for NCAA Award of Excellence

Rixon Lane
13 January 2020

General News

Lander Hosts 2020 Legislative Luncheon

Graham Duncan
09 January 2020

General News

Harlem Globetrotters Wow Greenwood Fans

Deb Nygro
08 January 2020

Scholarships/Foundation Alumni General News

Lander to Celebrate Day of Giving in Honor of Its 148th Birthday

University Relations Staff
08 January 2020

Academic General News

Lander P.A.S.S. Program Called ‘Very Successful’

Jeff Lagrone
08 January 2020

College of Education General News

Lander Recognizes Graduates of Teacher Education Program

Jeff Lagrone
07 January 2020

General News

Community Invited to Free Concerts at Lander University

Deb Nygro
06 January 2020

General News

Panel to Reflect on the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Deb Nygro
06 January 2020

General News College of Education

Lander Exercise Science Program Ranked Highly

Jeff Lagrone
02 January 2020

School of Nursing General News

Lander University Nursing Graduates Receive Their Pins in Honor of Graduation

University Relations Staff
02 January 2020