Posts by KarenPetit56
Room to Grow: Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50’s Genesis Education Center property
August 18, 2026
For the past decade, Lander University has done something few higher education institutions can claim: It has continued to grow, year after year. That momentum – fueled by seven consecutive…
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Educators and community volunteer honored during America 250! Tea Party
August 9, 2026
Guests from across South Carolina gathered August 1 for an America 250! Tea Party to commemorate two significant anniversaries. The first marked the 250th anniversary of the death of Revolutionary…
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America 250! Event Marks Little-Known Anniversary of Declaration’s Signing
July 10, 2026
While Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence every July 4th, few realize the historic document was not formally signed until August 2, 1776. To commemorate that milestone during America’s 250th…
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Lander professor discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a new nation ahead of America’s 250th
July 1, 2026
As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation’s founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence. But another part of everyday colonial life flowed alongside…
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Daughters of the American Revolution collaborate with Greenwood Museum for “A Revolutionary Adventure for Kids”
June 14, 2026
As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Issaqueena Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is…
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South Carolina Senate Honors Anne Eller, ‘Voice of Greenwood,’ with Senate Resolution for service to broadcasting, advocacy
June 8, 2026
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Veteran broadcaster Anne Eller, widely known as “The Voice of Greenwood,” has been honored with a South Carolina Senate Resolution recognizing her outstanding service to broadcasting, journalism…
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America 250! Tea Party adds living history demonstrations, music, and special exhibit
January 5, 2026
As anticipation builds for the Issaqueena Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s America 250! Tea Party on Saturday, January 24, 2026, organizers have announced additional event…
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Nationally recognized for value, Lander extends tuition freeze to 11 years
December 22, 2025
Students who choose to attend Lander University for the 2026-27 academic year will pay the same tuition rate that former students paid more than a decade ago. The University’s Board…
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Serving Compassion: Lander’s Isabella Young brings ‘Thanks Giving’ to community
November 25, 2025
When Lander University student Isabella Young realized how many people in Greenwood could be facing a lonely or financially strained Thanksgiving, she decided the holiday should feel different this year.…
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Where Business Meets Inspiration: Kay Self Joins Lander as Executive-in-Residence
October 30, 2025
When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…
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Lander University’s Mary Ashlynne Lawson to perform final senior recital about songs of life
September 30, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – Lander University invites the public to attend a student recital Thursday, Oct. 9, by Mary Ashlynne Lawson, a senior music education major. The program is free and…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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Here we grow again: Lander begins fall 2025 with record-setting enrollment
August 29, 2025
Lander University is once again shattering enrollment records, launching the 2025-26 academic year with the most students in the University’s 153-year history. This marks the 10th consecutive year of growth…
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Book signing Aug. 2 features new children’s book on Declaration of Independence
July 31, 2025
Children’s author Karen Petit will be at M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville on Saturday, Aug. 2, a pivotal date as the nation marks the 249th anniversary of the signing of…
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Historian Durant Ashmore receives DAR’s Historic Preservation Recognition Award from Behethland Butler Chapter
November 14, 2024
Historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore is the recipient of the prestigious Historical Preservation Recognition Award of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The award, presented by the…
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Lander’s “fashion forward” students ready for education careers
September 23, 2024
Clothes don’t make the person, but they do form the foundation for a professional wardrobe to help a person shine in their career. Lander University’s College of Education assists students…
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Self Regional Healthcare physician, CEO calls on Lander graduates to be a light for others
May 2, 2024
The life lessons of the late Ruth Seymour Tolbert, one of the first students to attend Lander College in 1904 when the Williamston Female College relocated to Greenwood, were the…
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Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR presents Gold ROTC Medal to Lander University cadet
April 16, 2024
The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR presented the Gold ROTC Medal to Trinity Tribble-Daniel during the Honors & Awards Program for the Lander University College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Tribble-Daniel is…
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Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR earns state honors
March 27, 2024
The Issaqueena Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received awards and honors during the recent conference of the South Carolina State Society DAR at the 128th State Conference…
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Lander honors corporate partners for commitment to workforce education
March 14, 2024
Lander University’s College of Graduate and Online Studies recognized the contributions of 20 corporate partners whose commitment to workforce education is strengthening the state’s economy and helping workers achieve their…
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Lander University’s 150th Anniversary begins with March 15 celebration
March 4, 2022
GREENWOOD, S.C. — It’s time to celebrate! Lander University will kick off its official 150th anniversary year celebrations with an evening of fun and festive activities beginning at 6 p.m.…
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Nature is the gallery for Lander photographer’s exhibit at Lake Greenwood State Park
September 29, 2021
Nature is the gallery for Lander photographer’s show at Lake Greenwood State Park GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Photographs of South Carolina’s rich landscapes – from the mountains to the sea –…
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Music for Meals benefit set Oct. 9 for Lander Bear Necessities Food Pantry
September 22, 2021
An “all you can eat” barbecue and oyster benefit Saturday, Oct. 9, will raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. Titled “Music for Meals,” the event will be…
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I Am Lander: Charlotte firefighter was at heart of Mecklenburg County’s pandemic response
July 14, 2021
Kevin “Blake” Howell returned to his duties as a fireman with the Charlotte Fire Department in June. There were no headlines, no paparazzi and no fanfare. But for Howell and…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in…
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Lander alumni share career wisdom during ‘Senior Lunch & Learn’
April 22, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – “Listen to learn, and love to learn; know your strengths and weaknesses; have a bad day? do better tomorrow; don’t underestimate the value of relationships – maintain…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 21, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who…
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Wide reach of Lander University art is in exhibits and online presentations
March 19, 2021
“Art is too important not to share.” – Romero Britto, Brazilian artist. Fortunately for many, the artworks of Lander University students and faculty are being shared this semester with thousands…
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Phi Mu scholarship honors 50th anniversary of Lander chapter
February 2, 2021
A new scholarship, established by alumnae of the Kappa Tau chapter of Phi Mu at Lander University, will honor of the sorority’s 50th anniversary at the school. In 1969, Anne…
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Lander’s Dean of Nursing Leads by Example in COVID-19 Vaccination Effort
December 23, 2020
GREENWOOD, S.C. __ Nursing students and faculty from Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing are among the first people in South Carolina to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine developed…
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Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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‘Awesome ride’ for Lander University’s Tommy Claus is ending
November 10, 2020
What! No Tommy Claus on the Lander University campus? No Tommy Claus to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Greenwood and beyond? Say it isn’t so! Tommy Tumblin, who created…
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Legacy of Lander softball player continues through scholarship
October 21, 2020
The question isn’t what Kariana Elise Smith accomplished in her 23 years of life. The question is: What didn’t she accomplish? The Lander University alumna, whose memory lives through the…
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Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry is ‘a dream come true’
September 10, 2020
Lander University unveiled its new “Bear Necessities Food Pantry” Wednesday (September 9) to address the problem of food insecurity among its students. A crowd of University students, faculty and staff…
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Lander’s College of Business announces new programs
August 12, 2020
Lander University’s College of Business will offer three new degree programs beginning in the fall. In addition to its undergraduate programs in management/marketing, accounting, financial services and healthcare management, the…
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Lander alumnus examines critical role of EMS in nation’s lifeline
July 22, 2020
An article in the July issue of the “Domestic Preparedness Journal,” written by Lander alumnus Ron Cain, addresses the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the nation’s Healthcare and…
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Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic
July 15, 2020Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…
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