{ "title": "News", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/newsindex.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "Lander News showcases the latest stories highlighting the best of Lander: our students, faculty, campus life and more. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:52:08 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "Award-Winning Lander Alumnus Begins Second Year as Teacher, Coach", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/07/award-winning-lander-alumnus-begins-second-year-as-teacher-coach.html", "description": "When Andrew Goforth walks into his classroom this fall, he will do so with an impressive honor on his growing resume. The 2025 Lander University graduate was named Greenwood School District 50's First-Year Teacher of the Year in the spring.", "pubDate": "Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Alumni", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Board of Trustees to Meet July 21", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/07/board-of-trustees-to-meet-july-21.html", "description": "The next meeting of the Lander University Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21.", "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "University Relations Staff", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Recognizes Faculty Mentors", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/07/landers-college-of-humanities-arts-and-social-sciences-recognizes-faculty-mentors.html", "description": "At the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences named two professors as inaugural Mentors of the Year: Dr. Jonathan Bassett, professor of psychology, and Dr. Matthew Malone, associate professor of political science and homeland security.", "pubDate": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "Department of Psychological Science & Human Services", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences", "General News", "Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology" ] } , { "title": "Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/07/excellence-takes-center-stage-as-lander-university-honors-faculty.html", "description": "Lander University celebrates the faculty members whose dedication extends far beyond the classroom, shaping student success, advancing knowledge and strengthening the campus community.", "pubDate": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "College of Science & Mathematics", "College of Business & Technology", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences" ] } , { "title": "Lander Professor Discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a New Nation Ahead of America’s 250th", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/spirits-of-america.html", "description": "GREENWOOD, S.C.—As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation's founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence.", "pubDate": "Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "image": "https://www.lander.edu/news_files/images/spiritsofamerica.webp", "category": [ "Academic", "General News", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences", "Department of Communication & Languages" ] } , { "title": "Lander Commemorates Carolina Day by Dedicating Historic America 250 Proclamation", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-commemorates-carolina-day-by-dedicating-historic-america-250-proclamation.html", "description": "Lander University is marking Carolina Day – which honors the June 28, 1776, Battle of Sullivan’s Island – by officially dedicating an historic state proclamation recognizing the nation’s fight for liberty.", "pubDate": "Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Rhianna Philcox’s Pursuit of Two Degrees Leads to Lander’s Thayer Award", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/rhianna-philcoxs-pursuit-of-two-degrees-leads-to-landers-thayer-award.html", "description": "Driven by a passion for public health and language, Rhianna Philcox chose to pursue dual majors at Lander University — a decision that required extraordinary discipline and perseverance.", "pubDate": "Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Academic", "Department of Communication & Languages", "General News", "Department of Public Health", "College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences", "Student Life", "Honors College", "College of Nursing, Human Performance & Health Sciences" ] } , { "title": "From Freshman to Graduate: New Lander Alumni Share Tips for Success", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/new-lander-alumni-share-tips-for-success.html", "description": "As high school graduates in the Class of 2026 spend the summer preparing for one of life’s biggest transitions, recent Lander University graduates have a message for those about to begin their college journeys.", "pubDate": "Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News", "Alumni" ] } , { "title": "SC Institute on Sexual Violence Prevention to Offer Free Continuing Ed Courses through Lander", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/sc-institute-on-sexual-violence-prevention-to-offer-free-continuing-ed-courses-through-lander.html", "description": "Professionals working in K-12 and higher education can now complete continuing education opportunities related to Title IX and sexual violence prevention, thanks to a partnership between Lander University and the South Carolina Institute on the Prevention of Sexual Violence on College Campuses (SCIP).", "pubDate": "Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander’s New “Bearcat Bundle” with Barnes & Noble College Makes Course Materials More Affordable", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/landers-new-bearcat-bundle-with-barnes-noble-college-makes-course-materials-more-affordable.html", "description": "Lander University has announced the launch of the “Bearcat Bundle” program in partnership with Barnes & Noble College (BNC), designed to make course materials more affordable and more accessible for students.", "pubDate": "Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "Academic", "General News", "Student Life" ] } , { "title": "Stepping Beyond Her Comfort Zone, Haleigh Tomlin Finds Success on Every Stage", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/haleigh-tomlin-finds-success-on-every-stage.html", "description": "When Haleigh Tomlin takes the stage this week as Miss Lander in the Miss South Carolina competition, she will bring with her more than poise and years of pageant experience. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander Student Named to Prestigious Fellowship at International African American Museum", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-student-named-to-prestigious-fellowship-at-international-african-american-museum.html", "description": "Amaiya Nichols, a rising junior majoring in international studies, and a member of the Lander Dance Team, was recently named a Sankofa Fellow at the International African American Museum (IAAM).", "pubDate": "Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan and Paul Holston", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "Bearcat Babble: Lander Students Travel to Iconic National Parks", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-students-travel-to-iconic-national-parks.html", "description": "Lander University values travel as education because it allows students to have the chance to appreciate other cultures, art, history and the chance to travel the world.", "pubDate": "Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Autumn McDonald", "category": [ "General News", "Student Life" ] } , { "title": "Lander Hosts Annual Golf Fundraiser for Scholarships", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-hosts-annual-golf-fundraiser-for-scholarships.html", "description": "Golfers from across the region gathered at Lakeside Country Club on Thursday, May 21, for the 7th annual Samuel Lander Golf Classic. ", "pubDate": "Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Mary Lyle Cathcart", "category": [ "Alumni", "General News", "Scholarships/Foundation" ] } , { "title": "One for the Record Books", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/one-for-the-record-books.html", "description": "From the classroom to the national stage, Lander University student-athletes deliver one of the most successful years in school history.", "pubDate": "Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Athletics", "General News", "Academic" ] } , { "title": "Lander Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-announces-faculty-tenure-and-promotions.html", "description": "Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino has announced the names of nine outstanding members of the faculty who have been promoted and/or granted tenure, beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.", "pubDate": "Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Graham Duncan", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander Announces Spring 2026 Graduates", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-announces-spring-2026-graduates.html", "description": "Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees to its newest alumni May 6.", "pubDate": "Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Lindsey Hodges", "category": [ "Student Life", "Academic", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Lander University Announces Honor Rolls", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/lander-university-announces-honor-rolls.html", "description": "Lander University announces the undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the President’s List, Dean's List and Freshman Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 semester.", "pubDate": "Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "Academic", "General News" ] } , { "title": "Behind the Build: Lander’s Bearcat Topiary Roars to Life for Festival of Flowers", "link": "https://www.lander.edu/news2026/06/landers-bearcat-topiary-roars-to-life-for-festival-of-flowers.html", "description": "Standing tall among the colorful topiaries of Greenwood’s renowned South Carolina Festival of Flowers, Lander University’s Bearcat is more than a striking work of floral art.", "pubDate": "Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "Karen Petit", "category": [ "General News" ] } , { "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" ] } ] }