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 students ‘hit the books’ with traditional and online instruction
September 9, 2020
Lander University students began the new academic year fully prepared with backpacks, books, new schedules and syllabus outlines – along with face masks and rules for social distancing. If the…
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Lander University honors Paul Crutcher with scholarship
September 9, 2020
While former Lecturer of Media Paul Crutcher might not be physically present on Lander’s campus anymore, his colleagues have ensured his legacy will live on through the establishment of a…
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Laurens native designs set for first post-COVID professional musical in the U.S.
September 7, 2020
Laurens native Randall Parsons has been a designer in New York for the last 20 years. He’s worked for a theater company in Long Island, as well as in theater…
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Junior political science major leads voter registration campaign
September 4, 2020
“College students have traditionally voted at one of the lowest rates of any group in the United States,” according to an op-ed published in the Los Angeles Times earlier this year. Trinity…
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4-H School Enrichment Programs
September 2, 2020
While delivery methods are changing due to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, 4-H school enrichment programs are still available to our teachers! These programs are available to grades K-12 in all…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies program resumes on campus, online
August 31, 2020The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies Program Resumes On Campus, Online
August 31, 2020
The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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Virtual Art Exhibit Laments, Celebrates That Nothing Lasts Forever
August 28, 2020“Everything That Was Forever,” featuring work by South Carolina artist Christopher Rico, will be on exhibition online from September 3 to November 20. The art exhibit includes Rico’s recent abstract…
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New Pharmacy Students Serve the Community
August 26, 2020
Last week, first-year pharmacy student Rachel Blocker didn’t practice using a mortar and pestle to compound medicine. She didn’t practice formulating treatment plans for patients either. Instead, orientation for Blocker…
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Lander University Student Support Services to receive federal grant
August 26, 2020
Lander University has once again received a five-year grant to fund its Student Support Services program, awarded by the United States Department of Education through the federal TRiO programs. Lander…
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Greek Life Director Begins Volunteer Roles, Assists Students With Virtual Recruitment
August 26, 2020
When the traditional college environment changed during the second half of last semester, Marissa Buck, PC’s Greek Life director, says staff tried to intentionally program for student connection—gathering virtually and…
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LCSO Annual School Supply Drive – August 28th
August 25, 2020The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is holding our annual School Supply Drive on Friday, August 28th at the Laurens Chick-fil-A from 9AM to 2PM. All donations will go to local…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases assessment waiver survey for public input
August 25, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
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Biology And Pharmacy Professors Awarded Research Grants
August 21, 2020Two Presbyterian College faculty members have been awarded grants for their research on the undergraduate campus and at the PC School of Pharmacy. Dr. Austin Shull ’11, assistant professor of…
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PC School Of Pharmacy Enters Agreement With Spartanburg Community College
August 19, 2020
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Students To Begin Class On Campus, Online
August 19, 2020
PC School of Pharmacy students will be divided into Blue cohorts and Garnet cohorts when they begin classes on Monday, Aug. 24. Each week, one group will attend classes on…
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Lander Early Childhood Education Program Ranked Highly
August 19, 2020
Lander University’s early childhood education program has been ranked as the 17th best program of its kind in the country, according to the website Study.com. More than 40 million visitors…
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Homecoming 2020 events canceled at Presbyterian College
August 18, 2020Events and activities for Homecoming 2020 at Presbyterian College have been canceled, the Alumni Relations Office has announced. The announcement follows the postponement of fall sports at PC and other…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, local legislative leaders announce PPE investment
August 13, 2020Governor Funds $10 Million Worth of PPE to Safely Open Schools Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by local legislative leaders and educators at Wateree Elementary School to announce the allocation…
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Lander graduate joins search for coronavirus vaccine
August 13, 2020
Dr. A. Brenda Kapingidza, a 2015 graduate of Lander University, is working as a postdoctoral associate at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI), a world leader in cutting edge vaccine…
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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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Fall sports seasons delayed, suspended
August 12, 2020
The Big South Conference announced today that it is delaying its fall sports seasons with the intent of playing in the spring. Fall sports at PC affected by the conference’s…
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Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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Important Actions and Next Steps: Moving Forward Together
August 6, 2020
From the Office of the President To the PC Community: This week, the Board of Trustees of Presbyterian College and I have unanimously endorsed the below statement of accountability…
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New Student Involvement assistant directors help students stay connected
August 5, 2020
For Taylor Dement and Mitchell Plumer, their experiences and campus involvement as undergraduate students helped shape their future work in higher education and new roles at PC. They both joined…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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Free APP encouraged for safety
July 29, 2020
PC has an ongoing commitment to the health and safety of everyone in the campus community. Students, faculty and staff have access to Rave Guardian, a free mobile app that…
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Students conduct, present research virtually
July 29, 2020
The Summer Research Symposium typically takes place in Harrington-Peachtree and the James H. Thomason Library. Some students present their summer research findings to a crowd of fellow students and professors…
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South Carolina announced as receipient of $15 million Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from U.S. Department of Education
July 29, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) were notified that South Carolina is a receipient of $15,049,608 in funding for the Rethink K-12…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants
July 20, 2020
This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…
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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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PC School of Pharmacy enters agreement with Spartanburg Community College
July 14, 2020The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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