2024 Archives

December

Academic Student Life General News

A ‘Final Psych 101 Lesson’ Offers Words of Wisdom for Lander Graduates’ Success

Karen Petit
12 December 2024

General News

Lander University Freezes Tuition for Tenth Year in a Row

Lindsey Hodges
11 December 2024

Student Life General News Athletics

Lander Basketball Timeout Leads to Surprise Holiday Proposal

Deb Nygro
09 December 2024

General News College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Department of Art

Award to Lander Professor Recognizes Outstanding Work as College Art Educator

Karen Petit
07 December 2024

College of Science & Mathematics General News Department of Applied Computing Alumni

Chris Braswell Credits Lander for Giving Him Technology Skills

Larry Padgett
06 December 2024

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday, Dec. 11

Graham Duncan
05 December 2024

General News

Lander University BFA/BA Senior Art Students Works Showcased at Lander Art Gallery

Larry Padgett
03 December 2024

November

General News

South Carolina Legislators Visit Lander University for Annual Legislative Luncheon

Graham Duncan
26 November 2024

General News

Lander University President Bestows Gifts of Appreciation

Karen Petit
23 November 2024

Department of Exercise Science & Human Performance College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences General News

Lander University Exercise Science Program Earns Accreditation from CAAHEP

Larry Padgett
22 November 2024

Student Life General News Academic

Lander University Commencement Set for December 12

Deb Nygro
22 November 2024

General News Student Life

Lander University Kicks Off the Season with Holiday Spectacular and Tree Lighting

Lindsey Hodges
15 November 2024

Student Life General News

Sophomore with Love of History Crowned Miss Lander

Karen Petit
14 November 2024

General News Department of Music

Lander University Singers and Old Main Singers to Perform

Graham Duncan
13 November 2024

School of Nursing General News

Lander University Nursing Students Gain Value from Medically Speaking Series

Lindsey Hodges
12 November 2024

Military/Veterans Services General News

Lander ROTC Student and National Guard Member Committed to Life of Military Service

Karen Petit
11 November 2024

Department of Music General News

Lander University Chamber Orchestra to Feature Holiday Music at Concert

Graham Duncan
08 November 2024

General News Department of Music

Lander to Host BFA/BA Exhibition Reception, Wind Ensemble Concert

Graham Duncan
07 November 2024

Academic General News Honors College

Lander University Honors College to Offer Senior Scholars Program

Graham Duncan
01 November 2024

October

Student Life General News

Lander University Brings Opportunities Closer with Career Fair

Lindsey Hodges
31 October 2024

General News Student Life

Lander Students Seek Creative Spirit for Halloween Pumpkins

Karen Petit
29 October 2024

Academic General News

‘High-Impact’ Business Week at Lander Inspires Students to Plan for Future Success

Karen Petit
28 October 2024

Academic General News Student Life

Graduating Seniors Gear Up for Commencement at Grad Fair

Deb Nygro
25 October 2024

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News

Hurricane Helene, Disaster Preparedness Needs Draw Crowds for Lander Lecture

Karen Petit
24 October 2024

General News

Hawaii Fluid Art Founder and CEO Speaks at Lander

Lindsey Hodges
23 October 2024

General News Department of Music

Lander Jazz Ensemble to Provide a ‘Variety of Grooves’ in Upcoming Concert

Graham Duncan
22 October 2024

Department of History & Philosophy General News

Lander to Showcase Film on Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

Graham Duncan
21 October 2024

Student Life Scholarships/Foundation General News Alumni

Lander University to Celebrate 100 Years of Chipley Hall

Lindsey Hodges
18 October 2024

General News Student Life

Storm Put Lander Students on Front Lines of Serving Communities in Need

Karen Petit
17 October 2024

General News Department of History & Philosophy Academic

Lander History Professor to Give Community Lecture on South Korea

Graham Duncan
16 October 2024

General News

Stronger Than the Storm: Lander University Recovers from Hurricane Helene

Karen Petit
15 October 2024

September

Alumni General News

Decades Later, Memories from Lander University’s Chipley Hall Still Linger

Lindsey Hodges
30 September 2024

General News

Lander University to Host Artists Jones, Males for “Home-Land” Exhibit

Graham Duncan
25 September 2024

General News

Lander Emergency Management Professor to Revisit Hurricane Hugo in Community Lecture

Graham Duncan
24 September 2024

College of Education General News

Lander’s ‘Fashion Forward’ Students Ready for Education Careers

Karen Petit
23 September 2024

Alumni General News

One of Lander’s Oldest Alums Soon to Turn 102

Lindsey Hodges
20 September 2024

General News

College of Business Students Fill Summers with Learning Opportunities

Graham Duncan
19 September 2024

General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander University Hosts Constitution Day Discussion with Civic Leader Jason Zacher

Deb Nygro
19 September 2024

Athletics General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander MBA Student Refused to Let Challenges Define His Future

Karen Petit
18 September 2024

Alumni Athletics General News

Donation Honors Former Tennis Player and Devoted Fan, the Late Reece Going

Lindsey Hodges
16 September 2024

Student Life General News

CommUniversity Connects Lander Students with Lakelands Community

Lindsey Hodges
13 September 2024

General News Alumni

Years Have Come and Gone, but 9/11 Memories Are Haunting

Karen Petit
12 September 2024

Student Life General News

Lander’s Pool, Pavilion Bring ‘Resort-Like’ Experience to Campus

Karen Petit
11 September 2024

Department of Music General News

Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform

Graham Duncan
10 September 2024

General News

Apfel Joins Lander as Vice President for Marketing & Communications

Megan Price
09 September 2024

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, Sept. 10

Graham Duncan
06 September 2024

General News

Lander University Art Gallery Features Works of Artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin

Larry Padgett
06 September 2024

Student Life General News

Lander to Host Parent and Family Involvement Day

Karen Petit
05 September 2024

Academic General News Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Lecture Series Features WWII Marine Pilot’s Stand at the Battle of Wake Island

Larry Padgett
04 September 2024

August

Scholarships/Foundation Alumni Athletics General News

New Scholarship to Honor Lander’s Van Taylor

Larry Padgett
30 August 2024

General News

Actor Gui Agustini Visits Lander to Encourage Students

Lindsey Hodges
29 August 2024

Student Life General News

Lander to Host Civic Leader Jason Zacher for Constitution Day Discussion

Graham Duncan
27 August 2024

General News Student Life

Lander Job Fair Gives Students Opportunities on Campus

Lindsey Hodges
23 August 2024

General News

Lander Continues to Grow: Fall 2024 Semester Opens with Another Strong Enrollment

Megan Price
22 August 2024

Academic General News

Classes Begin for Lander’s 2024 Fall Semester

Larry Padgett
21 August 2024

Student Life General News

Lander Launch Celebrates New Bearcats

Lindsey Hodges
19 August 2024

Student Life General News

On Move-In Day, ‘Lander Is Like a Big Hug’

Karen Petit
16 August 2024

Athletics Alumni General News

Fraser Ellard, Former Lander Bearcat Pitcher Makes MLB Debut for Chicago White Sox

Larry Padgett
15 August 2024

General News

Lander University Junior Gets Broadcast Experience through Internship

Lindsey Hodges
14 August 2024

General News Academic

Ready for the Workplace, Ready for the World: Students Reflect on Study Tour to National Parks

Graham Duncan
13 August 2024

General News Student Life

Lander University Dining Hall Gets a Major Facelift

Larry Padgett
12 August 2024

General News

Lander University to Host Artists Rojas, Yazmin

Graham Duncan
09 August 2024

Department of Music General News

Celebrated Opera Singer Joining Lander’s Music Faculty

Karen Petit
09 August 2024

General News

SC Institute Working to Prevent Sexual Violence on Campuses Statewide

Lindsey Hodges
08 August 2024

General News Academic Department of History & Philosophy

Lander History Professor William Ramsey to Give Community Lecture

Graham Duncan
06 August 2024

College of Education General News

Dr. Rachel Schiera Earns Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Award

Karen Petit
06 August 2024

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology Academic

Lander Launches New Master’s in Criminology, Criminal Justice

Graham Duncan
05 August 2024

July

College of Science & Mathematics General News

Yates Named Dean of Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics

Lindsey Hodges
29 July 2024

General News Student Life

Lander Holds Final Freshman Orientation

Larry Padgett
25 July 2024

General News College of Science & Mathematics

Lander Cybersecurity Classes to be Offered Online

Larry Padgett
24 July 2024

General News Alumni Department of Music

In Their Own Words: Lander Alumni Share the Importance of Music Education

Graham Duncan
23 July 2024

College of Education Academic General News

Launch Into College Offers Intensive Courses for Incoming Freshmen

Lindsey Hodges
22 July 2024

Department of Psychological Science & Human Services General News

Dr. Shana Southard-Dobbs Honored as Distinguished Professor of the Year

Lindsey Hodges
19 July 2024

General News Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Senior Andrew Goforth Extends Learning Beyond Campus

Karen Petit
18 July 2024

Admissions General News

Lander University Plays Host to Dual Enrollment Students

Graham Duncan
17 July 2024

General News College of Education

Teaching to the Technology: AI Used as Tool in Lander University Classrooms

Lindsey Hodges
10 July 2024

General News

Lander University Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions

Graham Duncan
09 July 2024

General News College of Education

Lander’s Dr. Caryn Caruso to Teach in Latvia as Fulbright Scholar

Lindsey Hodges
08 July 2024

General News Alumni

Lander Grad Ivey Gibbs Found Perfect Career at Charleston’s Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Larry Padgett
03 July 2024

General News Alumni Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Graduate Makes History Seem ‘Sew’ Appealing

Karen Petit
02 July 2024

General News

Ready for the Workplace, Ready for the World: Lander’s Department of Art + Design Believes in the Power of Educational Travel

Graham Duncan
01 July 2024

June

Admissions General News

Lander University Hosts Orientation for Incoming Bearcats

Lindsey Hodges
26 June 2024

Student Life Department of Music General News

Close Harmony, Close Friends: Lander’s New Barbershop Quartet Brings Students Together

Graham Duncan
20 June 2024

General News

Graham H. Duncan Named 2024 Recipient of Lander’s Prestigious Alston Award

Karen Petit
19 June 2024

General News

Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday, June 25

Graham Duncan
19 June 2024

General News

Dr. David Zinn Receives Lander’s Junior Faculty Teaching Award

Larry Padgett
18 June 2024

Military/Veterans Services General News

Lander’s Jason Smith Tandem Jumps with Golden Knights

Larry Padgett
13 June 2024

College of Graduate & Online Studies Department of Psychological Science & Human Services General News

Ready for Any Challenge: A Closer Look at Seven Successful Psychology Alumni

Graham Duncan
11 June 2024

General News Athletics

Lander University Was Part of Banana Ball’s Early History

Larry Padgett
05 June 2024

General News College of Science & Mathematics

Lander University’s Trevor Leach Awarded Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching

Lindsey Hodges
04 June 2024

General News Department of Psychological Science & Human Services Honors College

Ready for the Workplace, Ready for the World: A Lander Education Takes Rubio from Plaza Mayor to Times Square

Graham Duncan
03 June 2024

May

General News

Staff Excellence Awards Honor Lander Employees’ Commitment

Karen Petit
24 May 2024

Alumni General News

Lander University Grad Promotes Importance of Blood Donation

Larry Padgett
23 May 2024

Academic General News

Lander University Announces President’s List for Spring 2024

Graham Duncan
22 May 2024

Academic General News

Lander University Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

Lindsey Hodges
21 May 2024

Academic General News

Lander University Celebrates Academic Excellence of First-Year Students

Deb Nygro
20 May 2024

Student Life General News Academic

Lander University Announces Spring 2024 Graduates

Graham Duncan
16 May 2024

General News Academic

Lucia Solano’s Desire to Help Lander’s First-Year Students Led To Prestigious National Award

Karen Petit
16 May 2024

General News Academic

Audrey Poltorak Wins Lander University’s Coveted Thayer Award

Larry Padgett
15 May 2024

College of Science & Mathematics General News Department of Biology

Lander University Biology Students Study Biological Systems on Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches

Lindsey Hodges
14 May 2024

College of Education General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander Alumnus Blake Bishop Is State Honor Roll Teacher

Lindsey Hodges
13 May 2024

College of Education General News

Lander’s College of Education Holds Pinning and Academic Awards Ceremony

Larry Padgett
11 May 2024

Academic School of Nursing General News

Lander’s Nursing Recognition Ceremony Honors 58 New Nurses

Karen Petit
10 May 2024

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Mufuka Scholarship Celebrates 20 Years at Lander University

Graham Duncan
09 May 2024

General News College of Science & Mathematics Academic

Lander University’s First Group of Cybersecurity Majors Graduate

Lindsey Hodges
08 May 2024

Academic General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander Celebrates Graduate, Online Students with Hooding and Pinning Ceremony

Lindsey Hodges
07 May 2024

General News

Mark Taylor to Serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees

Graham Duncan
06 May 2024

Student Life General News Academic

Self Regional Healthcare Physician, CEO Calls on Lander Graduates to Be a Light for Others

Karen Petit
01 May 2024

April

General News

Lander Board of Trustees Freezes Tuition for Ninth Consecutive Year

Graham Duncan
30 April 2024

General News Academic Honors College

Lander Students Present Research at Academic Symposium

Lindsey Hodges
26 April 2024

General News

Lander’s College of Arts and Humanities Honors ‘Best Among Us’

Karen Petit
25 April 2024

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, Apr. 30

University Relations Staff
25 April 2024

General News College of Science & Mathematics

Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics Presents Awards

Larry Padgett
24 April 2024

Student Life General News

Consent Is Cool: Lander University Celebrates Denim Day

Lindsey Hodges
23 April 2024

General News

Lander Art Gallery Showcases Senior BDes Exhibition

Larry Padgett
22 April 2024

General News

Lander University Business Honor Society Holds Food Drive

Lindsey Hodges
20 April 2024

General News Athletics

Lander Athletics Hosts 2024 Golden Claw Awards

Lander Athletics Staff
19 April 2024

General News Student Life

Lander Honors Achievement with Student Life Awards

Karen Petit
19 April 2024

General News

Students Recognized for Academic Achievements by Lander’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Graham Duncan
18 April 2024

General News College of Education Department of Music

Neufelds Honored by Lander University for Years of Service

Larry Padgett
17 April 2024

General News

Lander University College of Business Celebrates Student, Faculty Achievement

Lindsey Hodges
16 April 2024

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

State Emergency Management Leaders Discuss Disaster Relief Strategies with Lander Students

Karen Petit
15 April 2024

General News

Lander Art Students Exhibit Work During Annual Art Walk

Lindsey Hodges
13 April 2024

Honors College General News Academic

Lander Honors College Seniors Recognized in Ceremony

Larry Padgett
12 April 2024

Academic Student Life General News

Lander University Class of 2024 to Graduate on May 1

Deb Nygro
11 April 2024

General News

Another Successful Year for Lander Students at South Carolina Speech and Theatre College Festival

Graham Duncan
10 April 2024

General News Alumni

Lander University Seniors Gather for Annual Picnic

Lindsey Hodges
09 April 2024

General News Student Life

Lander’s Got Talent and Students Showcase It Through Music, Poetry

Lindsey Hodges
08 April 2024

General News

What’s In an Eclipse? For Lander Students, It’s A Day to Remember

Karen Petit
08 April 2024

General News

Lander Art Gallery to Host BDes Senior Exhibition

Graham Duncan
05 April 2024

General News

Next Generation of Business Leaders Learning from Corporate Executive at Lander

Karen Petit
04 April 2024

General News

Lander Art + Design to Host Annual Uptown Art Walk

Graham Duncan
03 April 2024

General News

Lander University Announces Winners of 14th Annual Film Festival

Sheridan Carpenter
01 April 2024

March

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News

Lander MFA Students Share Inspiration for Their Art

Larry Padgett
31 March 2024

Department of Music General News

Last Chances to Hear Lander Student Musicians

Graham Duncan
30 March 2024

Student Life General News

Lander University Receives National Pan-Hellenic Council Charter

Karen Petit
29 March 2024

General News Academic

Alpha Lambda Delta Inducts 119 at Lander University

Larry Padgett
28 March 2024

Student Life General News

Hassing Crowned Mr. Lander 2024

Graham Duncan
27 March 2024

School of Nursing General News

Lander Receives Funding for Nursing Technology Upgrades

University Relations Staff
26 March 2024

Department of Music General News

Lander University and Old Main Singers to Hold Spring Concert, Bidding Farewell to Long-time Director

Graham Duncan
25 March 2024

Academic General News Student Life

Lander University Hosts Graduate Fair Ahead of Spring Commencement

Graham Duncan
21 March 2024

General News Alumni

Lander Ring Ceremony Recognizes Collegiate Milestone

Karen Petit
20 March 2024

General News Student Life

Lander’s Moonshine Run Raises Awareness of Substance Abuse

Larry Padgett
19 March 2024

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

‘Visions Unveiled’ Highlights Art of Lander’s MAT Students

Karen Petit
18 March 2024

Scholarships/Foundation General News

SOMOS LU Donates $1000 for Student Scholarship

Larry Padgett
16 March 2024

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander Honors Corporate Partners for Commitment to Workforce Education

Karen Petit
15 March 2024

General News

Lander Art Gallery to Host MFA Art Exhibit

Graham Duncan
14 March 2024

Student Life General News

Music for Meals Raises Funds for Campus Food Pantry

Larry Padgett
13 March 2024

General News

Lander’s Mentley to Discuss History of Pilgrimage in Community Lecture

Graham Duncan
12 March 2024

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander’s Solano Receives Prestigious Jordan Smith Undergraduate Fellowship

Megan Price
08 March 2024

Alumni General News

From TV Reporters to Disney Entertainers, Lander Alumni Inspire Future Communicators

Karen Petit
06 March 2024

General News Military/Veterans Services

Lander Cadet Brings Combat Zone Experience to Program

Larry Padgett
04 March 2024

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, March 5

University Relations Staff
01 March 2024

February

General News

Lander Students Learn from Leading Expert on How to Develop Career Potential

Karen Petit
27 February 2024

Student Life General News

The Homage Exhibit Comes to Lander for Black History Month

Megan Price
27 February 2024

General News

Lander Art Gallery to Host MAT Art Exhibit

Graham Duncan
26 February 2024

General News Department of Music

Join the Lander Department of Music for Annual Collage Concert

Graham Duncan
24 February 2024

General News

Music for Meals on March 9 Benefits Lander’s Food Pantry

Karen Petit
23 February 2024

General News Alumni

Lander University Alumni Association Celebrates Homecoming

Graham Duncan
22 February 2024

Academic Admissions General News College of Education

Lander University, Florence-Darlington Technical College Sign Transfer Partnership for Early Childhood Education Majors

Graham Duncan and Andrew Golden
22 February 2024

General News Alumni

Lander Alumni Hold Annual Golf Outing for Homecoming 2024

Graham Duncan
21 February 2024

General News Alumni Department of Psychological Science & Human Services

Lander University Prepared Jessica Garcia for Life Goals

Larry Padgett
20 February 2024

General News Academic

Students Showcase Art at Lander University’s Juried Exhibition

Larry Padgett
19 February 2024

General News Academic Honors College

Lander Alumni Reveal Why the Honors College Is a Success

Karen Petit
15 February 2024

Alumni General News Student Life

A Spirit of ‘Family’ Unites Students, Alumni at Lander Homecoming

Karen Petit
14 February 2024

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander’s Southard-Dobbs to ‘Mythbust Memory’ in Community Lecture

Graham Duncan
14 February 2024

General News Academic Department of Psychological Science & Human Services

Lander University, Spartanburg Community College Offer Transfer Partnership in Human Services

Graham Duncan and Colton Grace
13 February 2024

General News

Generous Gesture: Founder’s Family Bestows Heirloom Writing Desk to Lander University in Honor of Legacy

Karen Petit
12 February 2024

General News Alumni

Lisa Britt and Revis Butler Recognized at Lander Alumni Dinner

Larry Padgett
12 February 2024

Student Life General News

Lander University Crowns 2024 Homecoming King and Queen

Graham Duncan
10 February 2024

Student Life General News Scholarships/Foundation

Fundraising Success Leads Lander President, Students to ‘Take the Plunge’ in New Campus Pool

Karen Petit
08 February 2024

Academic General News

Lander University Gears Up to Offer Dual Enrollment to High School Students

Graham Duncan
07 February 2024

General News

Lander Art Gallery to Host Annual Student Juried Exhibition

Graham Duncan
06 February 2024

General News Department of Music

Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform

Graham Duncan
01 February 2024

January

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Dean's and President's Lists for Fall 2024

Lindsey Hodges
24 January 2025

General News

Lander University Film Festival to Begin with Short Film Competition

Mya Atten
29 January 2024

General News Academic

Lander’s Olivia Urban Continues Academic Path of Success

Karen Petit
26 January 2024

Department of Music General News

Lander University Piano Ensemble to Perform

Graham Duncan
23 January 2024

Student Life General News Department of Biology College of Science & Mathematics

Kimberly Sipanela Named Rookie of the Year

Larry Padgett
22 January 2024

Academic Student Life General News

Lander University Announces Fall 2023 Graduates

Graham Duncan
19 January 2024

General News

Lander’s Laura Martin to Discuss Relationship of Reading Literature and Compassion

Graham Duncan
19 January 2024

College of Science & Mathematics Department of Biology General News Academic

Microbiology Students Unveil Fresh Bearcat Brew Recipe at Local Brewery

Deb Nygro
19 January 2024

General News Academic

Lander Honors Students for President’s List for Fall 2023

University Relations Staff
18 January 2024

General News Department of History & Philosophy Student Life

Witherspoon Reflects on the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Larry Padgett
18 January 2024

Academic General News

Students Honored on Dean’s List for Fall 2023

University Relations Staff
17 January 2024

General News

Sharon Harper Exhibit Now on Display in Lander Art Gallery

Graham Duncan
17 January 2024

General News College of Education

CHE Grant Establishes Center of Excellence at Lander University

Karen Petit
16 January 2024

General News Academic

Freshmen Honor Roll Highlights Outstanding Achievers for Fall 2023

University Relations Staff
15 January 2024

Alumni General News Student Life

Lander University Announces Plans for 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend

Karen Petit
12 January 2024

Student Life General News

Lander’s Student Organization Fair Highlights Campus Activities

Karen Petit
10 January 2024

General News Student Life Academic

Spring Semester Starts at Lander University

Larry Padgett
09 January 2024

Department of Music General News

Lander University Honors Students to Perform

Graham Duncan
08 January 2024

General News Student Life

Aaron Groomes Named Lander Orientation Leader of the Year

Larry Padgett
05 January 2024

General News Alumni Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology Department of History & Philosophy

From Lander to Law School: Seven Alumni Say Their Law School Journeys Began with a Lander Education

Graham Duncan
04 January 2024

General News Academic

Urban Recognized with Thayer Award for Academic Excellence at Lander University

Deb Nygro
03 January 2024

School of Nursing Academic General News

Recognition Ceremony Honors Lander’s Nursing Graduates

Karen Petit
03 January 2024

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News Academic

Lander Dean Praises Commitment of Graduates

Jeff Lagrone
02 January 2024