2023 Archives

December

General News Alumni

Lander University Announces 2023 Alumni Award Recipients

Graham Duncan
18 December 2023

College of Education Academic Department of Teacher Education Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science General News

College of Education Graduates Ready for Next Challenges

Larry Padgett
14 December 2023

Student Life General News Academic

Lander Scientist Calls on Graduates to ‘Keep Learning, Improving as a Society’

Karen Petit
13 December 2023

General News Student Life

"The Drop" Coming Spring 2024

University Relations Staff
12 December 2023

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Foundation Board to Meet Dec. 14

University Relations Staff
12 December 2023

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, Dec. 12

University Relations Staff
08 December 2023

Academic College of Graduate & Online Studies General News

University Launches New Certificate Program with Society for Human Resource Management

Graham Duncan
07 December 2023

General News Academic College of Science & Mathematics Department of Biology

Biology Students Awarded Research Grants for Spring

Larry Padgett
06 December 2023

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Ready to Change the World? Lander’s BS in Sociology is a Great Place to Start!

Graham Duncan
04 December 2023

College of Arts & Humanities Department of Art + Design General News

Turnout ‘Great’ for Lander Ceramics Sale

Jeff Lagrone
02 December 2023

Department of Mathematics & Computing College of Science & Mathematics General News

Lander Senior Accepts Job with BlackRock

Jeff Lagrone
01 December 2023

November

Student Life General News

Lander’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Ushers in Holiday Season

Karen Petit
30 November 2023

Alumni General News

Matthew Hammett Selected to Lead State Institute on Prevention of Sexual Violence

University Relations Staff
29 November 2023

Student Life General News Academic

University’s Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 13

Deb Nygro
28 November 2023

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

Community Lecture Series Addresses Fairy Tales

Jeff Lagrone
27 November 2023

Department of Music College of Arts & Humanities General News

Final Chances to See Music Concerts for the Semester at Lander University

Graham Duncan
19 November 2023

General News

Lander University Hosts Legislative Luncheon

Graham Duncan
18 November 2023

General News

Medically Speaking Program Highlights Women's Health

Karen Petit
17 November 2023

Student Life General News

Baylor Crowned Miss Lander University

Jeff Lagrone
16 November 2023

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Giving the Gift of Education: Ariana Cruz

Austin Walker
15 November 2023

General News

Giving the Gift of Education: Nicholas Foray

Austin Walker
14 November 2023

General News Scholarships/Foundation Athletics

Lander University to Participate in Giving Tuesday

Graham Duncan
14 November 2023

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Giving the Gift of Education: Ethan Richardson

Austin Walker
13 November 2023

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Giving the Gift of Education: Carlee Stockman

Austin Walker
12 November 2023

General News

Veterans Day Personal for Lander Student Hunt

Jeff Lagrone
10 November 2023

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Lander Celebrates Dreams of Scholarship Donors, Students

Karen Petit
09 November 2023

General News Department of Music College of Arts & Humanities

Join the Lander Wind Ensemble for a ‘Joyous’ Occasion

Graham Duncan
06 November 2023

General News Honors College

Celebrating Ten Years with Ten Reasons Lander University Students Love the Honors College

Graham Duncan
05 November 2023

Student Life Academic General News

Lander Career Fair Draws Large Crowd

Jeff Lagrone
04 November 2023

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

Brittany Cuenin to Give Lecture on History of Fairy Tales

Graham Duncan
31 October 2023

October

Admissions General News

Lander in Good Hands with Haigler

Jeff Lagrone
26 October 2023

College of Arts & Humanities General News Department of Media & Communication Academic Alumni

Today’s Students are Tomorrow’s Communicators

Graham Duncan
24 October 2023

General News

Medically Speaking Lecture Examines Plastic Surgery

Karen Petit
24 October 2023

General News Academic

Lecture Series Focuses on North Korea

Jeff Lagrone
21 October 2023

Student Life General News

Breaking the Silence: Students Unite for Domestic Violence Awareness

Karen Petit
20 October 2023

General News Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science College of Education Department of Teacher Education Academic

Recruiters Meet at Lander in Search of Educators As Teacher Shortage Looms

Karen Petit
18 October 2023

College of Arts & Humanities General News Student Life Department of Art + Design

Lander University to Host Artist Logan Woodle

Graham Duncan
17 October 2023

Academic Student Life General News

Lander Graduate School Fair Called ‘Great’

Jeff Lagrone
13 October 2023

General News Military/Veterans Services Alumni

Extreme Triathlete, Disabled Veteran Ready to ‘Rock and Roll’ Marine Corps Marathon

Karen Petit
12 October 2023

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Involved in Revolutionary War Exhibit

Karen Petit
11 October 2023

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

Lander Writers Series to Feature Alumnus Robert Maynor

Graham Duncan
10 October 2023

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies Admissions

Helping Those Who Help Our Communities: Lander’s Special Tuition Rate for Public Agency and Nonprofit Employees

Graham Duncan
09 October 2023

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

McFadden Speaks at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
02 October 2023

General News

‘Medically Speaking’ Program Continues at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
01 October 2023

September

Department of History & Philosophy General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander Honors Vernon Burton

Karen Petit
30 September 2023

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

It’s Okay to Not Know What You Want to Do: A Humanities Degree Might Be Right for You

Graham Duncan
29 September 2023

Academic General News

Lander Forges New Exchange Partnership with Italian University

Graham Duncan
28 September 2023

Student Life General News

From Start to Finish, Lander’s Family Day Was Packed with Fun

Karen Petit
27 September 2023

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Foundation Board to Meet Sept. 28

University Relations Staff
26 September 2023

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

What Can’t You Do with an English Degree? Six Lander Alumni Turn English Degrees into Exciting Career Opportunities

Graham Duncan
20 September 2023

College of Business General News

Lander Students Learn about Jobs, Internships at GreerWalker

Karen Petit
19 September 2023

Department of History & Philosophy General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Academic

Lander University History Professor to Discuss North Korea

Graham Duncan
18 September 2023

General News College of Arts & Humanities Academic Department of Art + Design

Lecture Series Begins with ‘The Art of Play’

Jeff Lagrone
15 September 2023

Academic General News

Donna Knight’s Love of History at the Heart of Her Work, Volunteerism

Karen Petit
14 September 2023

General News Alumni Scholarships/Foundation

Lander University Names Robyn Hoffman as Next Vice President for University Advancement, Executive Director of The Lander Foundation

Megan Price
12 September 2023

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, Sept. 12

Graham Duncan
11 September 2023

College of Arts & Humanities General News Department of Art + Design

Lander University to Host Artist Jason Lindsey

Graham Duncan
11 September 2023

General News Student Life

CommUniversity Draws Large Crowd

Jeff Lagrone
08 September 2023

General News Department of Music College of Arts & Humanities

Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform

Graham Duncan
05 September 2023

General News Student Life

Lander University Holds Student Organization Fair

Jeff Lagrone
01 September 2023

August

Athletics General News

Bass Fishing Ranked #1 in First ACA Rankings of the 2023-24 Season

Lander Athletics Staff
31 August 2023

General News Alumni Student Life

Public Invited to See ‘Wilton Street Rhythm’

Jeff Lagrone
30 August 2023

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Academic

Lander University to Host Historian Vernon Burton

Graham Duncan
30 August 2023

Academic Military/Veterans Services General News

Lt. Gen. Maria Gervais Speaks to ROTC Cadets at Lander University

Karen Petit
29 August 2023

General News

Lander University Celebrates Another Year of Growth in Enrollment

Graham Duncan
28 August 2023

Student Life General News Academic

Classes Begin at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
25 August 2023

General News Academic Student Life

Lander Speaker Shares Keys to Success

Jeff Lagrone
25 August 2023

Student Life General News

Lander Students Seek Job Opportunities on Campus

Karen Petit
24 August 2023

Academic General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Student Life

Lander to Host Federal Judge for Constitution Day Discussion

Graham Duncan
23 August 2023

General News Academic College of Arts & Humanities Department of Art + Design

Lander Art Professor Doug McAbee to Give Community Lecture

Graham Duncan
21 August 2023

General News Student Life

Families, Volunteers Help Lander Students Make Big Move into College

Karen Petit
18 August 2023

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

Preparing Graduates for a Changing World: Scoggins Receives Lander’s Junior Faculty Teaching Award

Graham Duncan
14 August 2023

Department of Art + Design College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander University to Host Artist Gabrielle Torres

Graham Duncan
09 August 2023

Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Ready for Her Next Adventure, Lander University’s Avila-Cabrera Heads to Washington, D.C.

Graham Duncan
08 August 2023

General News Academic

Lander Forges New Exchange Partnership with University in Mexico

Graham Duncan
01 August 2023

July

Magazine Feature College of Science & Mathematics General News Alumni Academic Honors College Department of Biology

Honors College Student Elisa Howansky Spends Summer Working with Giant Tortoises of the Galapagos Islands

Graham Duncan
31 July 2023

Academic Student Life General News Athletics College of Business

Determined Not to Miss Out, Lander Student Walker Gets Involved

Jeff Lagrone
26 July 2023

Alumni College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Magazine Feature Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology General News

Lander Alumna Serves as Investigator with Lexington County Special Victims Unit

University Relations Staff
24 July 2023

College of Graduate & Online Studies Academic Magazine Feature General News

Inspiring Students Artistically, Athletically and Academically

Graham Duncan
17 July 2023

General News School of Nursing Academic

Lander University Scores Highest on NCLEX Scores for BSN Graduates

Karen Petit
13 July 2023

Department of Art + Design Alumni General News College of Arts & Humanities

Lander Graduate Lands Emerging Artist Grant

Jeff Lagrone
12 July 2023

Scholarships/Foundation Alumni School of Nursing College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Alumni Establish Scholarships

University Relations Staff
10 July 2023

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News Alumni Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Graduate Thomas Histon to Embark on International Teaching Assignment

Karen Petit
04 July 2023

Magazine Feature College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News Alumni Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

President Biden Taps Lander Alumna for U.S. Marshal Service

Karen Petit
03 July 2023

June

Admissions General News Student Life

Orientation Begins at Lander

Jeff Lagrone
29 June 2023

Academic General News

How to Talk About Nature: Lander Study Tour Takes Students to Zion, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas

Graham Duncan
27 June 2023

Department of Biology College of Science & Mathematics Magazine Feature Department of Physical Sciences Academic General News

From Zimbabwe to Lander: Nathan Mugande Charts a Course of Success

Karen Petit
26 June 2023

College of Education General News Scholarships/Foundation Academic Department of Teacher Education

Lander to Participate in Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Education

Graham Duncan
20 June 2023

Magazine Feature General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

The College of Graduate & Online Studies: Providing an Authentic Experience from Enrollment to Commencement

Graham Duncan
19 June 2023

General News

Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday, June 20

University Relations Staff
15 June 2023

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News College of Graduate & Online Studies Magazine Feature Alumni

Ready for the Next Natural Disaster

Graham Duncan
13 June 2023

Scholarships/Foundation General News

Foundation Board to Meet June 15

University Relations Staff
12 June 2023

Academic School of Nursing General News

Lander, Technical College System Sign Transfer Agreement for State’s Nursing Students

Graham Duncan
10 June 2023

General News Academic

Lander University Announces Freshman Honor Roll for Spring 2023

University Relations Staff
09 June 2023

Academic General News

Lander University Announces Dean's List for Spring 2023

University Relations Staff
08 June 2023

Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science College of Education Academic General News

Lander Exercise Science Program Ranked

Jeff Lagrone
07 June 2023

General News Academic

Lander University Announces President’s List for Spring 2023

University Relations Staff
06 June 2023

Academic General News College of Business

Ruhoff Wins Thayer Award

Jeff Lagrone
05 June 2023

General News

Lander University Presents Staff Excellence Awards

Karen Petit
02 June 2023

Department of Biology College of Science & Mathematics General News

Prince Named Lander Distinguished Professor of the Year

Jeff Lagrone
01 June 2023

May

Academic Student Life General News

Lander University Announces Spring 2023 Graduates

Graham Duncan
31 May 2023

College of Business Academic General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander, ZF Transmissions Gray Court Agreement Expands Employee Educational Opportunities

Karen Petit
30 May 2023

General News Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander’s Junior Faculty Scholar Seeks ‘The Common Good’ for His Career

Karen Petit
25 May 2023

General News

Lander’s Chief of Police Receives Mary Frances Poole Alston Award

Karen Petit
23 May 2023

General News

Lander’s Kauffmann Leadership Institute Holds Graduation Ceremony

Karen Petit
22 May 2023

General News

Lander University Hosts 2023 Special Olympics’ Equestrian Games

Karen Petit
10 May 2023

General News College of Education

Lander’s College of Education Honors Graduates, Academic Award Recipients

Karen Petit
09 May 2023

General News College of Business

Four Lander Faculty Members Awarded for Excellence in Teaching, Research, Service

Graham Duncan
09 May 2023

College of Science & Mathematics College of Education College of Arts & Humanities General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander Faculty Members Named Professors of Affordable Learning

Graham Duncan
08 May 2023

General News School of Nursing Academic

Lander Nursing Recognizes Graduates

Jeff Lagrone
06 May 2023

College of Graduate & Online Studies General News Academic

Lander’s College of Graduate and Online Studies Honors Class of 2023

Karen Petit
05 May 2023

General News Academic Alumni Student Life

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Calls on Lander Grads to Never Fear Failure

Karen Petit
03 May 2023

Alumni General News Academic College of Graduate & Online Studies School of Nursing Admissions

Do What You Love: Nathan Bridges Completes BSN Degree with Lander’s RN-BSN Completion Program

Graham Duncan
01 May 2023

April

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology

Lander University Hosts Social Science Symposium

Jeff Lagrone
29 April 2023

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, May 2

Graham Duncan
28 April 2023

Department of Teacher Education General News College of Education

Lander College of Education to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students

Megan Price
27 April 2023

Honors College Academic General News

Honors College Celebrates Graduating Seniors at Lander

Deb Nygro
27 April 2023

Student Life General News

Lander’s Student Life Awards Highlight ‘Phenomenal Accomplishments’

Karen Petit
26 April 2023

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies

Lander, BMW Manufacturing Co. Create Educational Alliance for Associates

Megan Price
25 April 2023

College of Arts & Humanities Academic General News Department of Art + Design Department of Media & Communication Department of English & Foreign Languages Department of Music

Lander’s College of Arts and Humanities Honors Students

Deb Nygro
24 April 2023

Student Life Department of Media & Communication College of Arts & Humanities Academic General News

Lander Students Awarded for Excellence in Speech, Theatre and Communication

Graham Duncan
22 April 2023

Student Life General News Alumni

Senior Cookout Held at Lander University

Graham Duncan
21 April 2023

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

Lander’s New ‘Launch into College’ Program Offers Free Summer Courses and Housing Options to Qualifying Students

Graham Duncan
21 April 2023

Student Life Alumni General News

Latino Student Summit Promotes Education, Career Opportunities

Karen Petit
20 April 2023

Honors College College of Science & Mathematics Academic General News

2023 Academic Symposium Called ‘Fantastic’

Jeff Lagrone
19 April 2023

Student Life Academic Department of Art + Design College of Arts & Humanities General News

Lander’s Third Annual Art Walk Celebrates Students’ Creativity, Passion

Karen Petit
19 April 2023

General News Academic College of Business

Lander University’s College of Business Celebrates Students’ Academic Excellence

Deb Nygro
18 April 2023

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News Department of Psychological Science & Human Services Academic

Lander Psychology Students Awarded for Outstanding Undergraduate Research

Graham Duncan
17 April 2023

General News Student Life College of Business

Moore Talks About ‘Life After Lander’

Jeff Lagrone
15 April 2023

College of Science & Mathematics General News Academic Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science Honors College College of Education Department of Biology

Lander Students Earn Top Honors at Upstate Research Symposium

Karen Petit
15 April 2023

Department of Biology General News Academic College of Science & Mathematics

Lander Biology Students Awarded at Regional Conference

Graham Duncan
14 April 2023

School of Nursing General News Admissions Student Life

Tyanna Porter Helps Create a Welcoming Environment for Prospective Students

Graham Duncan
13 April 2023

College of Business College of Graduate & Online Studies College of Arts & Humanities Academic General News Department of Teacher Education College of Education Department of Media & Communication

Lander University, Tri-County Technical College Announce New Series of Articulation Agreements

Graham Duncan and Karen Potter
13 April 2023

Department of History & Philosophy Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Academic General News Department of Psychological Science & Human Services

Lander University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors Students’ Achievements

Deb Nygro
12 April 2023

Admissions Academic College of Business General News

Lander College of Business to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students

Megan Price
12 April 2023

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Lander Presents Awards in First Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Essay Contest

Karen Petit
11 April 2023

Academic Student Life General News

Lander University’s Spring Commencement Set For May 3

Deb Nygro
10 April 2023

Student Life College of Business General News

Branton ‘Passionate’ about Healthcare

Jeff Lagrone
07 April 2023

Academic College of Arts & Humanities General News Department of Media & Communication

Iriarte Presents Final Community Lecture for 2022-23 Academic Year

Graham Duncan
06 April 2023

General News College of Graduate & Online Studies Department of Biology College of Science & Mathematics Alumni

Hays ‘A Part of Lander Since Childhood’

Jeff Lagrone
05 April 2023

College of Graduate & Online Studies Department of Art + Design College of Arts & Humanities Academic General News

Public Invited to Lander MFA Exhibit

Jeff Lagrone
04 April 2023

General News Department of History & Philosophy Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

With Roll of the Dice, Lander Students Take Chance on Changing History

Karen Petit
03 April 2023

March

Athletics General News

Lander Equestrian Center to Host Special Olympics of South Carolina

Graham Duncan
31 March 2023

General News Student Life

Lander, Chamber of Commerce Host Career Fair

Graham Duncan
30 March 2023

Student Life General News

Walker Crowned Mr. Lander University

Jeff Lagrone
28 March 2023

College of Arts & Humanities General News College of Graduate & Online Studies College of Education

Lander MAT Student Featured in Solo Exhibit

Jeff Lagrone
23 March 2023

Student Life General News Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences

Jackson Lecture Series Puts Black Athletes in Olympics Spotlight

Karen Petit
22 March 2023

General News Department of Media & Communication Student Life Academic College of Arts & Humanities

Actors Return to Lakelands for 13th Annual Lander Film Festival

Graham Duncan
21 March 2023

General News Scholarships/Foundation

Foundation Board to Meet March 23

University Relations Staff
21 March 2023

Academic College of Science & Mathematics General News Department of Mathematics & Computing

Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’

Jeff Lagrone
20 March 2023

College of Arts & Humanities Student Life General News Academic

Lander Students Sweep Awards in Peach Belt Art Competition

Karen Petit
17 March 2023

Student Life General News School of Nursing

Presidential Ambassador, Rey Rivera, Is Committed to Sharing Lander’s Story

Karen Petit
15 March 2023

Academic Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Student Life General News

Garcia Attributes Leadership Skills to Lander’s RA Program

Graham Duncan
14 March 2023

Academic General News School of Nursing

Time Management Crucial for Lander Student Machayla Gary

Jeff Lagrone
11 March 2023

General News

Board of Trustees to Meet Tuesday, March 14

Graham Duncan
10 March 2023

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News Department of History & Philosophy Academic

Lander Professor of History Honored

Jeff Lagrone
09 March 2023

General News Alumni

Lander Alumna, Rayshawn Trapp, Pens Inspiring Book, ‘Brown Boy, I Love You’

Karen Petit
07 March 2023

Department of Teacher Education General News Student Life College of Education

Teacher Clothes Closet Returns to Lander

Jeff Lagrone
04 March 2023

Student Life General News

Lander Service Project Focuses on Greenwood Firefighters

Karen Petit
03 March 2023

General News Department of Teacher Education College of Education Academic

Lander University College of Education Launches Middle Level Education Degree

Graham Duncan
02 March 2023

Academic College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Scholarships/Foundation General News Department of History & Philosophy

Lander Professor to Discuss African American Athletes and the Olympic Games

Graham Duncan
01 March 2023

February

College of Arts & Humanities General News Department of Art + Design

Lander Experts Examine Johnson, Green

Jeff Lagrone
28 February 2023

Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology College of Behavioral & Social Sciences General News

Lander Hosts SCPSA Conference

Jeff Lagrone
27 February 2023

General News College of Arts & Humanities Department of Art + Design

Exhibition Showcases Creativity of Lander Art, Design Students

Karen Petit
22 February 2023

General News College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Department of Psychological Science & Human Services College of Business Academic Department of Government, Criminology & Sociology