For Lander Student, Children’s Book Is Story of Farming, Family and Faith
For Lander University student Emalie White, farming is about far more than planting seeds, tending crops and putting food on the table.
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Two Lander Education Leaders Named to Multi-State Coalition
Two members of Lander University’s College of Education have been named to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association...
Gold Standard: Lander Recognized for Supporting Those Who Serve Our Nation
Lander University has been named a Gold Standard awardee by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA), a statewide...
Lander Community Lecture Series Opens with Discussion of Ideas that Shaped Independence
A discussion on the Declaration of Independence launched the annual Lander University Community Lecture Series by covering a wide range of topics...
New Grant to Fund More Summer Research at Lander
More South Carolina students will have access to research while in college thanks to a recently awarded grant.
Why Does State Government Work the Way It Does? Vincent Sheheen to Explain at Lander
For anyone who has ever wondered why South Carolina government works the way it does, Vincent Sheheen offers a perspective shaped by years of...
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.
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,...