Awards
Academic Awards
Thayer Award
The family of Dr. Henry K. Thayer gives an award at each commencement to the student graduating with the highest Lander GPA provided that the student has earned at least 60 credit hours in residence at Lander University and the student’s Lander GPA is at least 3.75.
College of Business and Technology Academic Awards
College of Education Academic Awards
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Academic Awards
College of Nursing, Human Performance and Health Sciences Academic Awards
College of Science and Math Academic Awards
Service Awards
President’s Award
Given annually by the President of Lander University in recognition of unique exemplification of the ethic of service to the Lander community.
Faculty Awards
Distinguished Professor Award
This award is given annually in recognition of a faculty member's exemplary performance as a classroom teacher, as a scholar in his or her chosen field of study, and in service to Lander University and beyond.
The Mary Frances Poole Alston Award
This award is presented to a faculty or staff member for providing visibility for Lander throughout the state of South Carolina, the United States, and the world. Rowland P. Alston, former host of the Emmy-winning SCETV horticulture and gardening show “Making it Grow,” created the prize to honor his grandmother, Mary Frances Poole Alston, a member of the Lander class of 1914.
The Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching
Named in honor of John Moore, the Moore Award recognizes one faculty member annually for outstanding commitment and contribution to general education. The Moore Award is sponsored by the Lander University Honors College.
Junior Faculty Scholarship Award
This award is given annually to the junior faculty member with the best record of scholarship. This award is restricted to full-time faculty members who are at least in their second year of employment at Lander, have earned a terminal degree, and who have not yet earned tenure at Lander.
Junior Faculty Teaching Award
This award is given annually to a junior faculty member who demonstrates the qualities associated with effective teaching. This award is restricted to full-time faculty members who are at least in their second year of employment at Lander but have not yet earned tenure or promotion to senior lecturer at Lander.