2018 Archives

December

Academic General News

Lander Graduate Takes Top Academic Award

University Relations Staff
29 December 2018

School of Nursing General News

Lander Recognizes Nursing Graduates

Jeff Lagrone
21 December 2018

General News Academic

More Than 200 Students Receive Degrees at Lander University’s 158th Commencement

University Relations Staff
18 December 2018

General News

Lander Trustees to Meet Dec. 17

Megan Price
12 December 2018

General News

Lander Names Greg Allen Police Chief

Jeff Lagrone
11 December 2018

Academic General News

Dr. Scott Jones Announced as Lander University Provost, VPAA

Megan Price
06 December 2018

General News Student Life Athletics

Lander Anglers Finish Autumn Season in Style

University Relations Staff
06 December 2018

November

General News Student Life

Lander Tree Lighting Gets High Marks

Jeff Lagrone
29 November 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities Alumni

Nosing for the Bigtime – Lander Graduate Hopes to Turn Love of Children’s Books into Full-time Career

University Relations Staff
29 November 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander Student Takes First Place – Again – for Short Film

University Relations Staff
26 November 2018

General News Academic

Lander University Readies for Fall Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 18

University Relations Staff
20 November 2018

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander Professor Provides Personal Insight Into Groundbreaking Desegregation Case

University Relations Staff
15 November 2018

General News Student Life

Wilson Crowned Miss Lander

Jeff Lagrone
14 November 2018

General News

Lander Trustees to have conference call meeting Nov. 15

Megan Price
13 November 2018

Military/Veterans Services General News

Student Veterans and Service Members Recognized during Veterans Day Program

Graham Duncan
12 November 2018

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Academic

Lander to Host Lecture on Groundbreaking S.C. Court Case as Part of Its Civic Engagement Initiative

Graham Duncan
08 November 2018

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Community Leaders Stress Importance of Local Activism During Panel Discussion at Lander

University Relations Staff
08 November 2018

Military/Veterans Services General News

Lander University Honors Veterans at Greenwood County Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony

Graham Duncan
07 November 2018

General News Student Life

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration to Kick-off Season at Lander University

Deb Nygro
07 November 2018

General News Academic Scholarships/Foundation

Scholarships Have ‘A Massive Impact,’ Lander Banquet Speaker Says

Jeff Lagrone
05 November 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander Awarded S.C. Humanities Grant for World War I Symposium as One of Its Historians Publishes a New Book

University Relations Staff
05 November 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander Students Partner with Greenwood County Emergency Operations during Disaster Training

University Relations Staff
02 November 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Candidates Square-Off in Debates at Lander University Days Before Election

University Relations Staff
02 November 2018

General News Military/Veterans Services

Lander University to Recognize and Celebrate Veterans during Nov. 9 Ceremony

Deb Nygro
01 November 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander Professor Creates Long-awaited Statewide Jazz Ensemble – First Season Underway

University Relations Staff
01 November 2018

October

General News Admissions Student Life

Lander University Names Orientation Leader Team for 2019

University Relations Staff
31 October 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander to Host Panel Discussion on Civic Engagement following 2018 Midterm Elections

Graham Duncan
25 October 2018

General News

Lander University Vice President Greg Lovins Announces Retirement

University Relations Staff
22 October 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News Student Life

Lander Players Festival Topples Expectations

University Relations Staff
22 October 2018

Student Life General News

Huge Crowd Expected for Annual Moonshine Run/Walk

University Relations Staff
15 October 2018

Student Life General News

Lander’s Graduate School and Career Fair Largest in Over a Decade

University Relations Staff
12 October 2018

Military/Veterans Services General News

Community invited to Greenwood Co. Hall of Heroes ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 4

Deb Nygro
09 October 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander Awarded S.C. Humanities Grant for Year-long Civic Engagement Initiative

Graham Duncan
09 October 2018

General News Student Life

Family Day Set for Saturday, Oct. 27 at Lander

University Relations Staff
08 October 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Dual Art Exhibit Debuts at Lander – Curious Crowds Attend Opening Reception

University Relations Staff
06 October 2018

Admissions General News

Students and Families Invited to College Night on October 24 at Lander University

Deb Nygro
04 October 2018

General News Military/Veterans Services

Lander and S.C. National Guard Announce Special Tuition Rates for Military Personnel

University Relations Staff
03 October 2018

General News

Lander University to Hold Political Candidate Forum as Part of Civic Engagement Initiative

Megan Price
02 October 2018

Student Life General News

Hazing Expert Speaks at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
02 October 2018

Student Life General News

Lander Group Hosts Voter Registration Drive for Campus Community

Graham Duncan
02 October 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander Faculty Member Honored by Alma Mater

Graham Duncan
01 October 2018

September

General News School of Nursing

Health Care Recruiters Meet with Lander Nursing Students during Career Fair

University Relations Staff
28 September 2018

College of Arts & Humanities Department of English & Foreign Languages General News

Students at Lander University Mingle with Professors during "Cliff Notes" Social

Graham Duncan
26 September 2018

General News Student Life

State Representative speaks at Constitution Day celebration

University Relations Staff
20 September 2018

General News

Lander ‘A Great Institution,’ Cosentino Says in State of the University Address

Jeff Lagrone
17 September 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander Readying for First Collaborative Exhibit – Public Invited to Reception on Oct. 4

University Relations Staff
17 September 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Student Workers Undergo Rigorous Training to Provide Tech Help

University Relations Staff
10 September 2018

Military/Veterans Services General News

Community Invited to Greenwood Co. Hall of Heroes Program at Lander University on Sunday, Sept. 16 POSTPONED

Deb Nygro
10 September 2018

Alumni General News

Lander University Alumni Association Welcomes Four New Board Members

University Relations Staff
10 September 2018

General News

Greenwood District Superintendent Inspires Lander Students with Power of Self-Belief

University Relations Staff
07 September 2018

College of Graduate & Online Studies Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Students Focus on Emergency Management Skills as Hurricane Florence Heads toward the East Coast

Deb Nygro
07 September 2018

College of Science & Mathematics School of Nursing General News

Eaton Corp. Donates Thousands to Help Nursing and Science Students at Lander University

Deb Nygro
07 September 2018

General News

Lander Trustees to Meet Sept. 11

Megan Price
05 September 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Dining Services Launches New ‘To-Go’ Program

Graham Duncan
03 September 2018

August

General News Academic

Lander Launches New Academic Year with Opening Convocation

University Relations Staff
30 August 2018

Academic General News Student Life

Lander University to Host Grad School/Career Fair on Oct. 10 - Registration Open for Recruiters

Deb Nygro
27 August 2018

General News Academic

LINK 101 Helps Lander Freshmen Transition into College Life

University Relations Staff
27 August 2018

College of Education General News

PBS Television Show features Lander’s Montessori Program

University Relations Staff
27 August 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Community Invited to Reception at Lander Art Faculty Exhibit on August 30

Deb Nygro
24 August 2018

General News Student Life

CommUniversity at Lander

University Relations Staff
24 August 2018

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Golf Tournament to Benefit Scholarships Named for Fallen Student

University Relations Staff
22 August 2018

General News Alumni

Lander to Host Lowcountry Boil Dinner in October – CANCELLED

University Relations Staff
22 August 2018

School of Nursing General News

Healthcare Businesses Invited to Nursing Recruitment Fair at Lander University

Deb Nygro
21 August 2018

Student Life General News

Lander University Opens the Doors to Newly-renovated Bearcat Lounge

Graham Duncan
21 August 2018

General News Academic Student Life

Fall Classes Begin at Lander University

University Relations Staff
20 August 2018

General News Admissions

Accept/Validate Charges for Fall 2018 – Deadline Extended!

Megan Price
15 August 2018

Student Life Admissions Academic General News

Lander University Welcomes New Batch of Freshmen – Record Numbers Move in to Residence Halls

University Relations Staff
15 August 2018

General News Honors College Academic

Lander Places Two More Students in D.C. Honors College Internships

University Relations Staff
14 August 2018

Student Life Academic General News

Freshmen Arrive on August 15; Classes Begin August 20 at Lander University

Deb Nygro
13 August 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Community Invited to Free Concerts and Art Shows at Lander University

Deb Nygro
09 August 2018

Scholarships/Foundation General News Student Life

Scholarships Established at Lander University in Honor of Fallen Science Student

University Relations Staff
07 August 2018

General News

LUPD Conducts Training on Campus

Megan Price
06 August 2018

General News

Briggs Steps down as Lander University Police Chief – Allen Assumes New Role as Chief

University Relations Staff
01 August 2018

July

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News Academic

Lander Establishes a New Center for Online and Innovative Learning

University Relations Staff
31 July 2018

General News

Vice President for Student Affairs Randy Bouknight to Begin New Chapter of Service to Lander University

University Relations Staff
26 July 2018

General News Student Life

Lander University Names New Vice President of Student Affairs

University Relations Staff
24 July 2018

Student Life General News

Local Businesses Invited to Introduce Themselves to Lander Students at CommUniversity

Deb Nygro
24 July 2018

Student Life General News

Lander Professionals Share Success Story with Peers across the Carolinas

Deb Nygro
22 July 2018

General News

Lander University Hosts Intensive Bankers School

University Relations Staff
18 July 2018

General News

Lander University Names New Director of Institutional Effectiveness

University Relations Staff
16 July 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Lander Student Chaz Giles Competes on the Big Stage

Jeff Lagrone
10 July 2018

General News

Craig, Scott Join Lander Board of Trustees

Jeff Lagrone
02 July 2018

Alumni General News

Lander Foundation Holds 5th Annual Samuel Lander Golf Classic

Graham Duncan
02 July 2018

June

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List

Graham Duncan
25 June 2018

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Spring 2018 President’s List

Graham Duncan
19 June 2018

General News College of Science & Mathematics

Middle Schoolers Study Chemistry at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
18 June 2018

General News

Lander Trustees to Meet June 19

Megan Price
14 June 2018

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions for 2018/19 Academic Year

Graham Duncan
07 June 2018

General News Military/Veterans Services Admissions Academic

Lander Ranked 3rd Best Public College in South Carolina; 15th Best Nationally for Veterans

University Relations Staff
07 June 2018

General News Academic

Award-Winning Lander Professor Dispels Criminology Myths

University Relations Staff
06 June 2018

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Heading for the Archives – Lander Senior Pioneering a Path for History Students

University Relations Staff
05 June 2018

May

Academic Department of English & Foreign Languages General News College of Arts & Humanities

Award-Winning Lander Professor Prides Herself on Creating Atmosphere of Compassion and Courage

University Relations Staff
31 May 2018

General News Academic College of Arts & Humanities Department of English & Foreign Languages

Lander Distinguished Professor Barnette ‘Fell in Love’ with Teaching English

Jeff Lagrone
30 May 2018

Student Life General News

Lander Students Strengthen Leadership Skills and Future Potential at NEW Conference

University Relations Staff
30 May 2018

Athletics General News

Lander Athletics Announces Addition of Men's Wrestling Program

Rixon Lane
29 May 2018

General News

Lander Professor Retires from “First Job” – Research Fund Renamed in Her Honor

University Relations Staff
29 May 2018

Athletics General News

Lander Athletics to Add Men's and Women's Lacrosse

Rixon Lane
22 May 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

College Visual Arts Students Form Elaborate Sand Sculptures on Grand Strand Beaches

Courtesy of WBTW News
17 May 2018

General News

Annual Breakfast Recognizes Lander’s Top Employees

University Relations Staff
16 May 2018

General News College of Education Academic

Newest Class of Educators Celebrate Entry into Teaching Profession

Deb Nygro
15 May 2018

General News Academic Student Life

More Than 300 Students Receive Degrees at Lander University’s 157th Commencement

University Relations Staff
12 May 2018

Academic General News

Lander University Honors Top Scholars

University Relations Staff
11 May 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander Seniors Honored at Year’s Last Art Show

University Relations Staff
07 May 2018

Student Life General News

Lander Students Honored for Co-Curricular Service

Jeff Lagrone
04 May 2018

General News

Lander to Hold Adjunct Faculty Networking and Hiring Fair

Megan Price
02 May 2018

Athletics General News Scholarships/Foundation

‘The Drop’ Nets Big Bucks for Lander Scholarships

Megan Price
01 May 2018

Academic General News

2018 SAT Pro Set for August – High Schoolers Urged to Sign Up Now

University Relations Staff
01 May 2018

April

General News Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander Student Wins at National Conference

Graham Duncan
25 April 2018

Honors College General News Academic

Lander Academic Symposium Showcases Wide-Ranging Student Research

University Relations Staff
24 April 2018

Athletics General News

Lander Athletics Holds 2018 Golden Claw Awards

Rixon Lane
24 April 2018

General News Alumni

Lander University Names Alumni Award Winners

University Relations Staff
23 April 2018

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Academic

Local Students Take Home Gold, Silver at Psychology Convention

Graham Duncan
23 April 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News Academic

Lander’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors Students at Awards Ceremony

Graham Duncan
23 April 2018

General News Military/Veterans Services

Lander ROTC Students in Rare Training Exercise with Black Hawk Helicopters

University Relations Staff
20 April 2018

General News Academic

Lander Students Awarded First Place at SC Conference

Story by Graham Duncan
20 April 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Giles, Gallant and “Amore” take top prizes at annual Lander Film Festival

University Relations Staff
20 April 2018

Student Life General News Alumni

Bearcat Fan Day

Megan Price
18 April 2018

Academic General News

Recent Lander Graduate Honored with Top Academic Award

University Relations Staff
18 April 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Diversity Series to Feature Performance by The Robert Gardiner Jazz Quartet

Megan Price
17 April 2018

General News Academic

Lander Readies for Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12

Deb Nygro
16 April 2018

Student Life General News

Lander Bass Fishing Anticipating Its Best Year

University Relations Staff
16 April 2018

Admissions General News Academic

Summer Classes Just Got More Affordable

Megan Price
13 April 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Welcomes Spring with Color-Filled Fun Run

Graham Duncan
10 April 2018

Alumni General News

Lander University Readies for Alumni Weekend

University Relations Staff
09 April 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Stages Take Back the Night Rally

Jeff Lagrone
06 April 2018

General News Athletics

Ticket Information - Starz24 Celebrity Basketball Game

Megan Price
04 April 2018

March

Athletics Military/Veterans Services General News

Lander University, Rolling Thunder honor POWs and MIAs with ceremonies at softball, baseball games

Megan Price
31 March 2018

General News Student Life College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Nuclear, Wind, Solar and Fossil Fuels Discussed in Energy Forum Featuring U.S. Congressman

University Relations Staff
30 March 2018

Athletics Military/Veterans Services General News

Lander Athletics to Hold POW/MIA Chair Dedications Saturday

Megan Price
29 March 2018

Admissions General News

Bearcat Camp Ushers in Lander's Largest and Academically Strongest Freshman Class

University Relations Staff
26 March 2018

College of Business Academic General News

Beta Gamma Sigma Inducts New Members

Jeff Lagrone
24 March 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Giles Excels at NATS Student Auditions

Jeff Lagrone
23 March 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander Student Places Second in Annual Art Exhibition

University Relations Staff
22 March 2018

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander University to Host Energy Forum Featuring U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan

University Relations Staff
21 March 2018

General News Student Life

Student Named 2018 Mr. Lander

Deb Nygro
21 March 2018

Honors College General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Becca Watford Pioneers Path for History Students

University Relations Staff
21 March 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Family, Friends and Classmates Honor Student Killed in Car Accident

University Relations Staff
13 March 2018

Alumni General News

Lander Alumni Assist in Creation of Elementary Space Museum

University Relations Staff
13 March 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Hosts South Carolina Student Leadership Conference

Graham Duncan
09 March 2018

Academic General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander Professor Granted Leave to Finish Book about Jackson Station

Jeff Lagrone
09 March 2018

General News

Lander Board of Trustees to Meet March 13

Megan Price
07 March 2018

College of Education Scholarships/Foundation General News

Strickland Honored at Annual Luncheon as Repeat Scholarship Winner

University Relations Staff
07 March 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Film Enthusiasts Invited to Compete in Lander Film Festival

University Relations Staff
05 March 2018

General News Student Life

MLK Unity Program Sparked by Message of Love Triumphing over Hate

University Relations Staff
02 March 2018

Admissions General News Scholarships/Foundation Academic

Lander Unveils New Scholarship Initiative for Area High School Seniors

Megan Price
01 March 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Lander Music Education Students Gain Career Advantages

University Relations Staff
01 March 2018

February

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander University Names First Recipient of Employee of the Month Award

University Relations Staff
26 February 2018

School of Nursing Alumni General News

Lander Nursing Reunion Deemed a Success

Jeff Lagrone
16 February 2018

Academic General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Student Life

Lander Students Help Capture Snapshot of Area Homelessness

University Relations Staff
16 February 2018

Student Life General News

MLK Unity and Prayer Celebration Rescheduled for Black History Month Observances at Lander University

Deb Nygro
13 February 2018

General News Student Life

Homecoming King and Queen Crowned at Lander

Story by Deb Nygro
10 February 2018

General News College of Arts & Humanities

Six Students Take Top Honors at Annual Art Exhibit

University Relations Staff
05 February 2018

Scholarships/Foundation College of Business General News

Countybank, Greenwood Capital Associates Present Gift Donation to Lander Foundation

Deb Nygro
01 February 2018

January

General News

Lander Unified Sports Day – A Big Hit for Kids with Special Needs

University Relations Staff
29 January 2018

Academic General News

Lander University Announces President's List for Fall 2017

Graham Duncan
26 January 2018

Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Renowned Expert on Middle East and Terrorism to Speak at Lander (Lecture Cancelled)

Dr. Lucas McMillan
24 January 2018

Academic General News

Lander University Announces Dean's List for Fall 2017

Graham Duncan
24 January 2018

General News

Oakland Elementary Shooting Revisited in Program at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
22 January 2018

General News Student Life Athletics

Lander Launches "Bearcat C.L.A.W.S. Program"

Rixon Lane
18 January 2018

General News Alumni Student Life Academic

Lander Family’s Tradition Moves into 21st Century with Recent Graduate

University Relations Staff
16 January 2018

General News Athletics

Lander University Readying to Celebrate 50 Years of Men’s Basketball

University Relations Staff
12 January 2018

General News

New Lander Trustee Officers Outline Leadership Plans

University Relations Staff
12 January 2018

General News Student Life Alumni

Lander Students and Alumni Gearing Up for Another Exciting Homecoming Week

University Relations Staff
12 January 2018

General News Student Life

Lander Group Collects Blankets for Dogs

Jeff Lagrone
08 January 2018

College of Arts & Humanities General News

Community Invited to Free Performances at Lander University

Deb Nygro
08 January 2018

General News

Lander Hosts Legislative Luncheon

Graham Duncan
04 January 2018

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Fall 2017 Graduates

Graham Duncan
01 January 2018