Lander University

05/27/2026

A Lander legacy built on service, compassion and family 💙💛

For Gina Fingerlin and her daughters, Reagan and LeeAnna, Lander University has been more than a college experience. It has been a foundation for lives dedicated to helping others and a tradition that continues across generations.

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Generations of Service: Lander Tradition Connects Mother, Daughters

05/27/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥

For the second time in the last four years and third time overall, Lander is your Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Staff of the Year!

📰: https://landerbearcats.com/news/2026/5/26/general-lander-wins-peach-belt-sports-information-staff-of-the-year.aspx

05/26/2026

Shaping Our Communities: Art Students Forge Historical Tribute for Ninety Six

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Lander University offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the holiday.

05/22/2026

Last year, Lander students recreated campus block-by-block in Minecraft. This year, they took things to a whole new level.

Students in Dr. Walter Iriarte’s class are now building interactive spaces across campus in Meta Quest virtual reality, giving users an immersive way to experience Lander from anywhere in the world.

From Minecraft to VR, innovation and creativity are already shaping the future of learning at Lander.

The digital media program at Lander University continues to produce innovative projects for education, business, and personal endeavors. Their most recent project is Lander VR. It took about 3 mont…

05/21/2026

Honoring a legacy that continues to inspire generations.

Kevin B. Witherspoon and Lander University were recognized with the 2026 Mays Legacy Award for their commitment to preserving and advancing the legacy of Benjamin E. Mays through education, leadership and service.

Dr. Mays’ impact on history and the civil rights movement continues to shape future generations right here at Lander.

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Lander, Dr. Kevin Witherspoon Honored for Advancing Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ Legacy

05/20/2026

A little buzz, a lot of beauty 🐝🌸
Happy World Bee Day from our campus in bloom.

05/20/2026

Success doesn’t always follow a traditional path.

Lander’s Graduate Hooding and Online Pinning Ceremony celebrated graduates who showed resilience, discipline and dedication while earning their degrees online and through graduate programs.

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Celebrating Something Different: Lander Hosts Graduate Hooding, Online Pinning Ceremony

05/16/2026

Go Bearcats!

Win and advance. 🎟

The Bearcats will face No. 1 seed North Georgia tomorrow at noon with a trip to the Super Regionals on the line.

Tickets, live stats, and streaming can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/eventsite-sbseregional26

05/15/2026

Time may change the path before us, but some places become part of who we are.

05/14/2026

“Pursuing knowledge is gratifying, edifying and important. But life, at its core, is about relationships.”
— South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice, the Honorable John W. Kittredge