College of Business and Technology Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

  • Lindsey Hodges
  • 29 April 2026

Students in Lander University’s College of Business and Technology are ready for success in their chosen career fields, and that career-readiness was on full display Tuesday, April 7, as the college held its annual academic awards ceremony.

“When our students enter their professional careers, they carry with them a spirit of innovation,” said Dr. Lloyd Willis, dean of the College of Business and Technology. “Our alumni aren't just ready for the workforce; they are ready to redefine it. I am immensely proud of our students’ achievements and look forward to the impact they will undoubtedly make.”

Award winners and honorees are listed below:

 

Department of Applied Computing:

  • CIS Software Development Discipline Award: Albert Magarire, of Mazowe, Zimbabwe.
  • Cybersecurity Discipline Award: Lauren McGuirt, of Rock Hill.
  • Data Science Discipline Award: Joshua Grant, of Aiken.

 

Department of Media and Design:

  • Graphic Design Discipline Award: Matthew Tomczyk, of Honea Path.
  • LUX Experiential Learning Discipline Award: Killian Cook, of Greenville.
  • Media and Communication Discipline Award: Killian Cook, of Greenville.
  • XLR Experiential Learning Discipline Award: Kimberly Sipanela, of Harare, Zimbabwe.

 

School of Business:

  • Accounting Discipline Award: Allen Laymon, Jr., of Greenwood.
  • Bachelor of Applied Science Discipline Award: Christopher Smalley, of Sarasota, Florida.
  • Entrepreneurship Discipline Award: Sydney Lafayette, of Charleston.
  • Financial Services Discipline Award: Glen Oran Decker, Jr., of Little River.
  • Healthcare Management Discipline Award: Palak Patel, of Lexington.
  • Hospitality Management Discipline Award: Samantha Cedilote, of Florence.
  • Information Technology Management: Derek Torres, of Rock Hill.
  • Management Discipline Award: Harlin Jane Mason, of Greenwood.
  • Marketing Discipline Award: Campbell Gulledge, of Turbeville.
  • Sport Management Discipline Award: Amani Melendez, of Woodbridge, Virginia; and Braylon Barbour, of Central.
  • MBA Discipline Award: Diamond White, of Bradley.
  • MSM Discipline Award: Elaina Carrell, of Martinsville, Indiana.
  • Accounting Outstanding Intern Award: Maddie Farmer, of Greenwood.
  • CIS Outstanding Intern Award: Albert Magarire, of Mazowe, Zimbabwe.
  • Healthcare Management Outstanding Intern Award: Carter Lanier, of Beech Island.
  • Business Administration Outstanding Intern Award: Sara McGee, of Donalds.
  • Financial Services Outstanding Intern Award: Liam Hall, of Clover.
  • Graphic Design Outstanding Intern Award: Mia Orams, of Greer.
  • Media Outstanding Intern Award: Bradey Hedden, of Abbeville.
  • Sport Management Outstanding Intern Award: Christian Hatley I, of Nottingham, United Kingdom; and Bastian Wishart, of Moncks Corner.
  • School of Business Student Advisory Board: Jasmine Scott, of Piedmont.
  • Graduate Assistants: Ryann Dobbs, of Westminster; Ethan Richardson, of Greenwood; and Charlotte Schultz, of Lexington.

 

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees:

  • Hunter Algood, of Waterloo.
  • Peyton Bibbee, of Centreville, Virginia.
  • Tal Torgeman, of Greenwood.
  • Myra Grant, of Columbia.
  • Mandi Werts, of Greenwood.

 

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