{ "title": "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/newscollege-graduate-online.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "", "pubDate": "Sat, 30 May 2026 00:16:05 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "Celebrating Something Different: Lander Hosts Graduate Hooding, Online Pinning Ceremony", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-hosts-graduate-hooding-online-pinning-ceremony.html", "description": "When one thinks of going to college, there are a couple of “back-to-school” cliches that may come to mind.", "pubDate": "Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News", "Academic", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "A Scholar at Any Age: Freddie Payne Returns to Lander for MBA, Proves Learning Is Forever", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/01/freddie-payne-returns-to-lander-for-mba.html", "description": "A week before Christmas, Freddie Payne crossed the stage at Lander University to receive his master’s degree -- an achievement that reflected far more than academic success.", "pubDate": "Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Alumni", "Academic", "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Diverse Talents, Shared Achievements Mark Lander’s Hooding, Pinning Ceremony", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/12/diverse-talents-shared-achievements-mark-landers-hooding-pinning-ceremony.html", "description": "From varied fields of study – and even an unexpected stop on the national collegiate bass fishing circuit -- Lander University’s graduate hooding and undergraduate pinning ceremony celebrated the wide-ranging paths that led graduates to the same milestone.", "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Academic", "College of Business & Technology", "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "General News", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences" ] } , { "title": "Lander Alumna Destiny Opotzner’s Career Is a Real-Life Crime Drama", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/09/lander-alumna-destiny-opotzners-career-is-a-real-life-crime-drama.html", "description": "Destiny Opotzner first made a name for herself at Lander University when she created the campus’ first True Crime Club.", "pubDate": "Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology", "General News", "Alumni", "College of Science & Mathematics", "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "Department of Physical Sciences", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences" ] } , { "title": "Lander Alumna on Front Lines of Helping Communities Prepare for Disasters", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/07/Lander-Alumna-on-Front-Lines-of-Helping-Communities-Prepare-for-Disasters.html", "description": "After earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Lander, emergency management graduate Macy Sinner is now at the center of helping create resilient communities in the face of disasters.", "pubDate": "Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Alumni", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences", "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Determination, Persistence Mark Success of Lander Hooding, Pinning Ceremony Graduates", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2025/05/Determination-Persistence-Mark-Success-of-Lander-Hooding-Pinning-Ceremony-Graduates.html", "description": "Lander University honored the achievements of graduates from the College of Graduate and Online Studies with a Hooding and Pinning Ceremony, where 106 graduate students and 61 online undergraduate students received degrees.", "pubDate": "Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "General News", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "Hurricane Helene, Disaster Preparedness Needs Draw Crowds for Lander Lecture ", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/10/Hurricane-Helene-Disaster-Preparedness-Needs-Draw-Crowds-for-Lander-Lecture .html", "description": "Dr. Matthew Malone had planned his talk for Lander University’s Community Lecture Series to center on disaster preparedness in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo on Sept. 22, 1989.", "pubDate": "Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander MBA Student Refused to Let Challenges Define His Future", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/09/Lander-MBA-Student-Refused-to-Let-Challenges-Define-His-Future.html", "description": "Lander University graduate student Trevor Batastini has an impressive resume of academic and athletic achievements.", "pubDate": "Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Lander Launches New Master’s in Criminology, Criminal Justice", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/08/Lander-Launches-New-Masters-in-Criminology-Criminal-Justice.html", "description": "State and local government employees, and law enforcement officers now have a convenient path to an affordable master’s degree thanks to Lander’s new online Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. ", "pubDate": "Mon, 5 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "Ready for Any Challenge: A Closer Look at Seven Successful Psychology Alumni", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/06/A-Closer-Look-at-Seven-Successful-Psychology-Alumni.html", "description": "There are a variety of reasons that students choose to study psychology at Lander University. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "Department of Psychological Science & Human Services", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander Alumnus Blake Bishop Is State Honor Roll Teacher", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/05/Lander-Alumnus-Blake-Bishop-Is-State-Honor-Roll-Teacher.html", "description": "Ware Shoals High School teacher and Lander University graduate Blake Bishop ’24 was one of five finalists for this year’s South Carolina Teacher of the Year - an honor that was five generations in the making.", "pubDate": "Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "College of Education", "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Lander Celebrates Graduate, Online Students with Hooding and Pinning Ceremony", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/05/Lander-Celebrates-Graduate-Online-Students-with-Hooding-and-Pinning-Ceremony.html", "description": "Dozens of Lander University students celebrated successes and sacrifices during the April 30 hooding and pinning ceremony for graduate and online students preparing to graduate.", "pubDate": "Tue, 7 May 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Academic", "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "State Emergency Management Leaders Discuss Disaster Relief Strategies with Lander Students", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/04/State-Emergency-Management-Leaders-Discuss-Disaster-Relief-Strategies-with-Lander-Students.html", "description": "Reducing long-term risks from hazards, including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods which have devastated parts of South Carolina throughout history, is the job of the state’s emergency management mitigation experts.", "pubDate": "Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Lander MFA Students Share Inspiration for Their Art", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/03/Lander-MFA-Students-Share-Inspiration-for-Their-Art.html", "description": "At a reception held on March 28 at the Lander University Art Gallery inside the Abney Cultural Center, MFA students Katherine Rumminger and Kelsey Wise shared the vision behind their creations on display.", "pubDate": "Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Larry Padgett", "category": [ "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "General News" ] } , { "title": "‘Visions Unveiled’ Highlights Art of Lander’s MAT Students", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/03/Visions-Unveiled-Highlights-Art-of-Landers-MAT-Students.html", "description": "“Visions Unveiled,” the third exhibit of artwork created by students enrolled in Lander University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, recently made its debut at the University’s art gallery.", "pubDate": "Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Lander Honors Corporate Partners for Commitment to Workforce Education", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/03/Lander-Honors-Corporate-Partners-for-Commitment-to-Workforce-Education.html", "description": "Lander University’s College of Graduate and Online Studies recognized the contributions of 20 corporate partners whose commitment to workforce education is strengthening the state’s economy and helping workers achieve their educational goals.", "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "College of Graduate & Online Studies" ] } , { "title": "Lander Dean Praises Commitment of Graduates", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2024/01/Lander-Dean-Praises-Commitment-of-Graduates.html", "description": "Graduation ceremonies are important events, according to Dr. Lloyd Willis, dean of Lander University’s College of Online and Graduate Studies.", "pubDate": "Tue, 2 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST", "author": "Jeff Lagrone", "category": [ "College of Graduate & Online Studies", "General News", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "University Launches New Certificate Program with Society for Human Resource Management", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2023/12/University-Launches-New-Certificate-Program-with-Society-for-Human-Resource-Management.html", "description": "Officials at Lander University announced today that the University has been selected as an educational partner of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to provide advanced training to human resource professionals across the state. 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