Lander University News

The exhibit, which will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, June 21, will be on display in Lander's Monsanto Gallery through Aug. 1. Art Professor Emeritus Dr. Linda Neely described the show as "off-the-wall and awesomely 3-D."

The board of The Journey – made up of Ben Rawls, Jack Salter, Bill Bradley and Bud Strope – unanimously approved a new voluntary position of associate pastor.

Greenwood City Council voted unanimously to deny a zoning change that would allow three fraternity houses to be built on W. Durst Avenue by a group based out of Augusta.

Four of South Carolina's public colleges and universities are increasing in-state tuition for 2013-14, and the University of South Carolina could announce its rates for the coming year as early as Monday.

When a would-be teacher walks into a classroom for the first time, according to Lander University associate professor of English Dr. Lillian Craton, it's a make or break moment.

The 5th annual "Shoot For The Stars" Basketball Camp will held at Lander University from June 17-20 and August 5-8, 2013.

Lander University will soon introduce two new graduate- level programs, pending approval of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: a master's degree in Emergency Management and a master's in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader.

Four area residents were among the 313 graduates to receive degrees from Lander University at the university's spring commencement ceremonies in April.

James Cibulka, president of the Council, said accreditation means the college and its programs meet rigorous standards established by the professional education community.

Phil Yanov was the keynote speaker Tuesday at the Greenwood Chamber's 24th Annual Small Business Luncheon and Awards ceremony.

During their recent quarterly meeting, Lander University Board of Trustees members voted to approve increases to university tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 academic year.

This year's S.C. Festival of Flowers Greenwood Festival Chorale performance is blooming with Mozart, Mendelssohn and McCartney.

Lander University held their spring graduation ceremonies in April. There were five Newberry County residents to graduate resulting in 313 total graduates.

Here comes the Emerald High School class of 2013, and its class valedictorian said you better be ready for them.

's Bearcat mascot poses with its topiary look-alike on display in Uptown Greenwood as part of S.C. Festival of Flowers celebration and the university's annual Bearcat Fan Day on Thursday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30.

Jim Shore, an award-winning S.C. artist, delivered the keynote address to a full house at Lander's Horne Arena.

The groom-elect is the son of Ms. Bonnie Cagle of Greenville and Mr. David Cagle of Saluda, North Carolina.

While starting Lander University in the fall means there's a new school mascot for graduating senior Kristen Alexander to support, she will always be a Ninety Six Wildcat.

Chamber Board Chairman Michael Nix said a select group of business professionals reviewed all of the nominations, looking for the person who best epitomizes the attributes on which the award is based.

Lander University athletic director emeritus Finis Horne coaches during a game. Horne had a career record of 491-379 while coaching at the university.