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
Madison Pigford, of Fort Mill, didn’t always know where she wanted to go to college, but she always knew she wanted to work on the global stage.
Students who earn their Associate of Applied Science in Accounting or Business Administration in Management at Spartanburg Community College will have a new avenue to seamlessly transition to a bachelor’s degree program with an emphasis in accounting, marketing or management at Lander University.
Lines spilled out into the entryway of Lander University’s Grier Student Center on Monday, Sept. 19, as students tried to be among the first to get a taste of a new dining option on campus.
Lander University’s 2022-2023 community lecture series got underway on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Greenwood Arts Center, with Lander Director of Library Services Lisa Wiecki and Associate Director of Library Services Dr. David Mash sharing highlights of their new book, “Lander University,” published by Arcadia Press.
