David Stumbo to be Featured Speaker Sept. 16 for Lander’s Constitution Day Observance
Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo will be the featured guest speaker for the annual Constitution Day observance at Lander University.
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Lander ROTC Cadet August Darden Completes Grueling Summer Training for Army Career
Lander University senior August Darden spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army.
Board of Trustees to Meet September 1
The next meeting of the Lander University Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m.
A Dream within Reach: Lander Freshman Turns Adversity into a Future in Nursing
For many students, the journey to college is marked by excitement and anticipation. For Lander University freshman MaKenzie Kirksey, of Greenville,...
Reaching New Heights: Lander University Breaks Records with Highest Enrollment in 154 Years
Lander University has reached the highest enrollment in its 154-year history, marking a record-setting start to the Fall 2026 semester.
New Students at Lander Launch into Life as Bearcats
Lander University’s newest Bearcats received a warm welcome into the University community during the annual Lander Launch on Friday, Aug. 14.
A True Lander Lily: Mae Williams Buzhardt ’48
For Mae Williams Buzhardt ’48, being a Lander Lily is more than a title. It is a connection to a place and a time that helped shape the woman...
Lander Advances Plans for Major Student Housing Expansion
Project will add 300 beds and create new spaces designed to elevate the residential experience at the University.
The Science of Inspiration: Dr. Melissa Hayes Honored for Impact on Students, Community
Dr. Melissa Hayes, a Lander University associate professor, has found that teaching microbiology can’t be confined to a laboratory.
Room to Grow: Lander Announces Plans for Acquisition of Property
Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50’s Genesis Education Center property, providing flexible space to...
Ready for the Future: Freshmen Begin Their Lander Journey on Move-In Day
For Lander University’s new freshmen, move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 12, was about much more than hauling boxes, computers and cleaning...
Lander Dean Brings One Love’s Relationship Lessons Back to Campus
A behavior that feels caring at the beginning of a relationship can become controlling over time. Concern can turn into possessiveness, and a...
Lander Wrestling Coach Speaks About Culture at Leadership Retreat
Lander University’s award-winning wrestling coach, RC LaHaye, was recently featured as one of the guest speakers for an Oconee County...
Lander Students Receive Scholarships from Mays Endowment
The Greenwood County Community Foundation has awarded five Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Endowment scholarships to five students, four of whom are...
Lander Professor, Student Honored for Community Service and Leadership
Lander University faculty member Dr. Franklin Rausch and senior Isabella Young have been recognized by the Issaqueena Chapter, National Society...
Lander, Arts Center of Greenwood Present 2026-27 Community Lecture Series
The Greenwood community is asked to “save the dates” for the 2026-27 season of the Community Lecture Series, hosted by Lander...
Lander Art Students Win Award for Sand Sculpture Entry
Summer is here, and with Lander University on summer break, members of Lander’s Department of Art have hit the beaches of South Carolina to...
Lander Foundation Celebrates Monumental Fundraising Year for Lander University
For thousands of Lander University students, a rewarding Lander education begins with scholarships made possible through generous gifts to The...
Lander Field Hockey Coach Part of Team USA at World Cup
Robbert Schenk is a member of Team USA at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup, which began this week and continues through Aug. 1 in Schiedam,...
Award-Winning Lander Alumnus Begins Second Year as Teacher, Coach
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...
Board of Trustees to Meet July 21
The next meeting of the Lander University Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21.
Lander’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Recognizes Faculty Mentors
At the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences named two professors as inaugural Mentors of...
Excellence Takes Center Stage as Lander University Honors Faculty
Lander University celebrates the faculty members whose dedication extends far beyond the classroom, shaping student success, advancing knowledge...
Lander Professor Discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a New Nation Ahead of America’s 250th
As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation's founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence.
Lander Commemorates Carolina Day by Dedicating Historic America 250 Proclamation
Lander University is marking Carolina Day – which honors the June 28, 1776, Battle of Sullivan’s Island – by officially...