{ "title": "General", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/newsgeneral.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "", "pubDate": "Sun, 31 May 2026 00:03:02 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "Lander Salutes Staff Members Who Make a Difference Every Day", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-salutes-staff-members-who-make-a-difference-every-day.html", "description": "The dedication and behind-the-scenes efforts of Lander University employees were celebrated as the University honored members of its staff with Staff Excellence Awards.", "pubDate": "Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Generations of Service: Lander Tradition Connects Mother, Daughters", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-tradition-connects-mother-daughters.html", "description": "For one Lakelands family, Lander University is more than an alma mater. It is a shared thread woven through decades of service and compassion.", "pubDate": "Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "Alumni" ] } , { "title": "Shaping Our Communities: Art Students Forge Historical Tribute for Ninety Six", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/art-students-forge-historical-tribute-for-ninety-six.html", "description": "The site of two historic mills in Ninety Six has been transformed into a special place to remember South Carolina’s textile heritage, and three students from Lander University’s Department of Art played a major role in the park’s development.", "pubDate": "Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "Department of Art", "General News", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences" ] } , { "title": "Lander, Dr. Kevin Witherspoon Honored for Advancing Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ Legacy", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-dr-kevin-witherspoon-honored-for-advancing-dr-benjamin-e-mays-legacy.html", "description": "The recipients of the 2026 Mays Legacy Awards include Lander University and Dr. Kevin B. Witherspoon, a Lander professor of history.", "pubDate": "Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Academic", "General News", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences" ] } , { "title": "Lander ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Second Lieutenants", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-rotc-cadets-commissioned-as-second-lieutenants.html", "description": "Three Lander University graduates recently took the oath to serve as officers in the U.S. Army during a commissioning ceremony at Presbyterian College for the Highlander Battalion, which comprises Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from Lander, Presbyterian College and Newberry College.", "pubDate": "Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Military/Veterans Services", "General News" ] } , { "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": "Giving Back to the Next Generation: Lander Honors Successful Accounting Alumnus with Inaugural Award", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-honors-successful-accounting-alumnus-with-inaugural-award.html", "description": "On Thursday, May 7, the College of Business and Technology had the opportunity to name one Lander alumnus as the Community Collaborator of the Year.", "pubDate": "Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "College of Business & Technology", "Academic", "Alumni", "General News", "School of Business" ] } , { "title": "Driven by Compassion, Lander Nursing Graduates Ready for the Next Chapter", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-nursing-graduates-ready-for-the-next-chapter.html", "description": "On their first day of nursing school at Lander University, many students experienced similar emotions: excitement for the future mixed with fear, and uncertainty about the demanding road ahead. Years later, those emotions were transformed into confidence, compassion and a deep commitment to serving others.", "pubDate": "Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences", "School of Nursing" ] } , { "title": "Once Again, Lander Students Win Big at Speech and Theatre Festival", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/lander-students-win-big-at-speech-and-theatre-festival.html", "description": "Earlier this semester, several students demonstrated their dedication to a holistic, career-focused education at the annual South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association College Festival held at Newberry College. ", "pubDate": "Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "Academic", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Chief Justice Honors Lander with Historic Proclamation", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/chief-justice-honors-lander-with-historic-proclamation.html", "description": "As the United States looks to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, leaders of South Carolina’s three branches of government have co-signed a joint proclamation that honors America’s founding ideals.", "pubDate": "Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander’s College of Education Gives Annual Awards to Graduates, Pins Future Educators", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/landers-college-of-education-gives-annual-awards-to-graduates-pins-future-educators.html", "description": "Graduates of Lander University’s College of Education are ready to put their education to use in classrooms.", "pubDate": "Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "General News", "Academic", "College of Education" ] } , { "title": "By Making the Most of Every Opportunity, Rose Castillo Found Growth and Discovery ", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/rose-castillo-found-growth-and-discovery.html", "description": "As Rose Castillo crossed the stage at Lander University’s commencement ceremony on May 6, she carried with her more than a degree. She carried a story of growth and discovery that began in Beaufort and flourished in Greenwood.", "pubDate": "Thu, 7 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences", "Honors College", "General News", "Academic", "Student Life" ] } , { "title": "SC Chief Justice Encourages Lander Grads to Lead with Mind and Heart ", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/sc-chief-justice-encourages-lander-grads-to-lead-with-mind-and-heart.html", "description": "As Lander University graduates prepared to step into the next chapter of their lives, South Carolina Chief Justice John W. Kittredge encouraged them to embrace the moments that shape character and purpose in life.", "pubDate": "Wed, 6 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Academic", "General News", "Student Life" ] } , { "title": "Amelia Beasley Showcases Lander Spirit with her Heart of Servitude", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/amelia-beasley-showcases-lander-spirit-with-her-heart-of-servitude.html", "description": "Amelia Beasley, a business administration major with a pre-law minor, is a senior from Elgin, South Carolina. She has dreamed of becoming a lawyer since childhood and committed to Lander’s pre-law program to follow that dream.", "pubDate": "Mon, 4 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Hannah Lovett", "category": [ "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences", "Academic", "Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Three Elected to Lander Board of Trustees; University Welcomes Newest Member", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/three-elected-to-lander-board-of-trustees.html", "description": "When the South Carolina General Assembly held elections for college and university boards of trustees Wednesday, April 15, members re-elected two individuals to the Lander University Board of Trustees and elected one new member.", "pubDate": "Fri, 1 May 2026 08:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics Celebrates Student Achievement at Awards Ceremony", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/landers-college-of-science-and-mathematics-celebrates-student-achievement-at-awards-ceremony.html", "description": "In the College of Science and Mathematics, students are busy doing.", "pubDate": "Fri, 1 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News", "College of Science & Mathematics" ] } , { "title": "Board of Trustees to Meet May 5", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/05/board-of-trustees-to-meet-may-5.html", "description": "The next meeting of the Lander University Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m.", "pubDate": "Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "University Relations Staff", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander Honors College Holds Annual Awards Ceremony", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/lander-honors-college-holds-annual-awards-ceremony.html", "description": "Lander University’s Honors College graduates are preparing to head from graduation into the workforce or graduate school. Before they walk across the stage at commencement, they were honored for excelling during their time at Lander during the annual Honors College Awards Ceremony.", "pubDate": "Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Honors College", "General News", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "Cords and Pins Mark Milestone for Lander’s Public Health Graduates", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/cords-and-pins-mark-milestone-for-landers-public-health-graduates.html", "description": "Graduating seniors in the Department of Public Health of Lander University’s College of Nursing, Human Performance and Health Sciences recently were awarded pins and pink cords in recognition of their academic achievement, service and leadership over the course of their studies.", "pubDate": "Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences", "Department of Public Health", "General News" ] } , { "title": "College of Business and Technology Holds Annual Awards Ceremony", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/04/college-of-business-and-technology-holds-annual-awards-ceremony.html", "description": "Students in Lander University’s College of Business and Technology are ready for success in their chosen career fields, and that career-readiness was on full display Tuesday, April 7, as the college held its annual academic awards ceremony.", "pubDate": "Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "General News", "College of Business & Technology" ] } ] }