Lander University recognizes members of its staff during the 2021 Staff Excellence Awards held at the end of May. The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with a breakfast available to all staff members, followed by a day of appreciation for employees, including lunch and activities outside. The recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards were Graham Duncan, staff writer, University Relations; Vivian Gaylord, associate director of financial aid, Financial Aid; Adam Weyer, assistant athletic director for sports medicine, Athletics; Katie Whatley, administrative assistant, College of Education; and Ashley Wilkie, budget director, Finance and Administration.