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Lander University announces Lander MAT Student Featured in Solo Exhibit

Lander University Master of Arts in Teaching candidate Brianna Shumate, in foreground, a student teacher at Pinecrest Elementary in Greenwood, discusses her students’ artwork with visitors to the Lander Art Gallery on Thursday, March 16.

By Upper West SC News Report | Apr 1, 2023

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Harpool: "Host Dilemma Solver Seminar"

Newberry College’s online and graduate studies program will hold a free seminar on managing the modern workforce in an era of remote, flexible and quiet quitting employees.

By Upper West SC News Report | Mar 31, 2023

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Jackson Lecture Series Puts Black Athletes in Olympics Spotlight

By Donalyn Corporal | Mar 31, 2023

A comprehensive book on the contributions of Black athletes in sports history, titled “Black Mercuries, African American Athletes, Race, and the Modern Olympic Games,” provided the foundation for this year’s Larry A. Jackson Lecture Series at Lander University.

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Actors Return to Lakelands for 13th Annual Lander Film Festival

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Not only did the 13th annual Lander University Film Festival recognize the winning filmmakers from a variety of skill levels - it also celebrated 50 years of acting for Greenwood native Grainger Hines.

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Nutrition Major to Launch this Fall

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Newberry College has announced nutrition as its newest undergraduate major, set to launch this fall.

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Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

“Human beings are not as good at communicating as we think we are,” according to Lander University Professor of Mathematics Dr. Josie Ryan.

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Music to Host Piano, Saxophone Recitals Next Week

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Newberry College will host two musical performances next week, featuring a concert pianist and celebrating a composer’s five decades in his craft.

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Hintz appointed financial aid director

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 22, 2023

Newberry College has appointed Debra T. Hintz as director of financial aid.

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Cozy Mystery Book Club

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Book lovers unite to talk about a featured title. Suggestions for future titles welcome.

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Chromatography Butterflies

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Explore how colors are created in this STEAM activity perfect for Spring.

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Time Management Crucial for Lander Student Machayla Gary

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

For Lander University junior nursing major Machayla Gary, life can sometimes seem “a little stressful.”

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Lander Professor of History Honored

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 18, 2023

Lander University Professor of History Dr. Robert Figueira has been elected to a three-year term as an Executive Council member of the South Carolina Historical Association (SCHA).

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

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 16, 2023

Rayshawn Trapp always dreamed of becoming an author.

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Teacher Clothes Closet Returns to Lander

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 12, 2023

When it comes time for student teaching or job interviews, education students often find that they don’t have the clothes they need to look professional.

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March 20 Showcase to Highlight PTC 2023 Travel Packages

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 11, 2023

It’s one thing to learn about a place by reading about it or watching a video.

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Advancement promotes Rice, Shealy

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 9, 2023

Newberry College’s Office of Institutional Advancement has appointed Ivy H. Rice '22 as advancement services manager, and Laura Beth Shealy '16 as director of annual giving.

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Lander Experts Examine Johnson, Green

By Upper West SC News Reports | Mar 8, 2023

Lander University Professor of Art History Dr. James Romaine discusses the work of South Carolina artist William H. Johnson at the Greenwood Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21.