When she first arrived on the job, Greenwood’s city manager and Lander University alumna Julie Wilkie ’03 said that what she loved most about Greenwood is the camaraderie between the city, the county, local schools, residents, nonprofits and small businesses. After her first three years in the role, she still feels that way.
I wanted to explore the state of South Carolina and saw this as a great opportunity to develop professional relationships with professors because of the student body size, while also broadening my understanding of psychology.
Psychology graduate '21
My education at Lander opened many doors for me. Being part of the foundation board means that I can help someone else have the same kinds of opportunities that helped me.
Business Administration graduate '07
The thing that I noticed most during my visit was that everyone was smiling and energetic. After meeting some of the faculty, I realized that Lander was a special place and one that I could call home for four years.
Political Science graduate '21
More than 100 first graders from District 50 took a field trip to the Lander University campus to enjoy a fun day of learning.
Lander University hosted a program entitled “Surgical Robotics: What’s In It For Greenwood?” on the evening of Sept. 20.
Lander University hosted its annual Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 17. This year’s festivities were held on campus at the Dingle Ampitheatre and featured a concert from South Carolina’s own rising country music star, Cody Webb.
Lander University hosted its annual Constitution Day program on Sept. 13. This year’s program, entitled “The Constitution Today: Why it Matters to You, to Us, and the Future,” featured University alumna Kierra Brown ’14 as a guest speaker.
