Happy Friday, Bearcats! ☀️

🐾 PAWS AND ORDER! 🚔 The charges could have been serious: unlawful roaming, failure to obey commands and disturbing the peace. But luckily for Penny the poodle, Lander University Police Lt. Jake Lucas believed in second chances! Penny, affectionately known as “Princess Penny,” is the beloved pup and radio sidekick of WCRS Radio station manager Anne Eller. After Penny escaped while chasing deer, Lt. Lucas spotted the four-legged fugitive near a busy highway and helped bring her adventure to a safe ending. No arrests. No charges. Just one happy reunion and a return to her regularly scheduled treats! 🐩💙 We're proud of Lt. Lucas for lending a helping paw to our Greenwood community! Read the full story here: bit.ly/4hHvusT

Bringing neurological care closer to home. Dr. Ryan Hakimi of Self Regional Healthcare joined Lander students and community members for “Neurology Close to Home,” the first program of the 2026 Medically Speaking Series. Hakimi discussed the growing need for neurological care across South Carolina, Self Regional’s efforts to expand specialized services in the Lakelands and what that growth could mean for future healthcare professionals. Read more about the discussion and the future of neurological care in the Lakelands: bit.ly/4hP1iLl

From life advice to lessons in South Carolina history and government, Vincent Sheheen brought a meaningful conversation to Lander University. The former state senator and representative and current mayor of Camden joined Dr. Matthew Malone, associate professor of political science and homeland security at Lander, to discuss public service, state government and the importance of understanding how decisions made at the state level impact our everyday lives. Sheheen also shared a special connection to Lander through his father, Fred Sheheen, who helped lead the effort for Lander to become a public college. Read more about his visit and the conversation here: bit.ly/4i9fmAo

A little LU, everywhere you look...🌻 📚 ⛲ #trending #logo #college #nature #photography

Lander University is bringing 250 years of history to campus with the American Revolution Experience, a traveling exhibition exploring the people and personal stories behind the nation’s founding. On display Oct. 16–29 in Jackson Library, the free exhibition combines interactive technology, historical artifacts, illustrations and primary accounts to bring the diverse experiences of the American Revolution to life. The exhibition will also feature a special presentation on battlefield preservation by historian Durant Ashmore on Oct. 29. Open to the public, the exhibit offers the Lander and Greenwood communities an opportunity to learn more about the American Revolution and the individuals whose experiences shaped it. Read the full story for exhibit details, hours and upcoming programming: bit.ly/4zb5X14

Career fairs are more than handing out résumés — they’re an opportunity to make connections that can shape what comes next. Lander students recently connected with employers, explored career paths and gained valuable networking experience at career fairs hosted on campus. Read more about the opportunities helping Bearcats prepare for life after graduation: bit.ly/4zdBJL2

A lot can happen during your time at Lander. 💙 💛 Big goals, new experiences and plenty of memories along the way. Safe to say, our Bearcats have high expectations for their time here. #landeruniversity #trending #college #expectations #travel

A legacy of generosity and service at Lander University will soon be reflected in a new name on one of the campus’s largest buildings — and in new opportunities for Lander students. Lander alumna and longtime Trustee Linda Dolny-Lister is making a transformational gift to support scholarships and the University’s endowment. In recognition of her extraordinary commitment to Lander, the University's most recently constructed residence hall will officially be named Dolny Hall. Since its opening, the building has been referred to as New Hall. More than a name on a building, this gift is an investment in generations of Lander students to come. Thank you, Linda, for your enduring commitment to Lander and our students. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3TeN0eH

Consider this a sign to grab a coffee and enjoy the crisp autumn air ☕ 🍂 Happy first day of fall, Bearcats 🍁 #fall #PSL #landeruniversity #college #autumn

Some college acceptance letters arrive in the mail. Abby Prescott’s came with a whole Lander welcoming committee. 💙💛 After visiting more than a dozen colleges and searching for a university that felt like home, Abby knew there was something special about Lander. So when she became our first accepted student for Fall 2027, we wanted to make the moment just as special. With a little help from her family and weeks of keeping the secret, Lander traveled to North Augusta to deliver the good news in person. For Abby, it was a celebration of years of hard work and the start of an exciting new chapter. For us, it was a chance to welcome our newest Bearcat in a way she’ll always remember. Read the full story: bit.ly/3V3tT7T

We make the whole place shimmer ✨ 💎

Lander University has been named a Gold Standard awardee by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs, recognizing the University’s commitment to advancing the educational and professional success of veterans, service members and their families. The Gold Standard is the highest level of recognition awarded through the South Carolina Military Academic Recognition Program and reflects Lander’s ongoing commitment to providing a supportive environment for military-connected students. Read the full story: bit.ly/4rfzQdP

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Twenty-five years later, we remember. Today, Lander University joins our nation in honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the first responders, service members and everyday Americans whose courage and sacrifice defined the days that followed. We remember those we lost. We honor those who served. And we will never forget.

More summer research opportunities are coming to Lander University. A new National Science Foundation grant will provide Lander with more than $157,000 annually for four years, supporting stipends and supplies for student researchers in the College of Science and Mathematics. The funding will expand hands-on research opportunities across fields including biology, mathematics, physical sciences, applied computing and psychology while also welcoming students from other South Carolina institutions to conduct research at Lander. Read the full story: bit.ly/4yszNOe

Our favorite colors, for obvious reasons. 💙💛 #CollegeColorsDay