Bearcat Babble: Local Businesses Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Lander Students

This year, Lander University welcomed the largest class of first-time freshmen, amounting to 1,033 students. As the school year kicks off to a great start, students have started experiencing some of the warm hospitality local businesses have to offer. The way local businesses support Lander students is shown in their unwavering dedication.

Bryan Latham, the owner of Besto of Greenwood, displays a particular fondness for current Lander students as a proud alumnus of Lander’s College of Business. Latham has owned Besto, which is on Montague Avenue, for about eight years. For Latham, Lander holds “a special place in his heart” as his alma mater. Several local business owners also know what it’s like to be a freshman who just moved away from home. Lander University is a special place, and Greenwood businesses ensure that students feel welcome and at home.

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*The Bearcat Babble is a monthly column written by Lander students exclusively for the Index-Journal. Look for the Bearcat Babble every second Wednesday of the month.