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Daniel Appointed Anderson University Director of Leadership and Organizations

Larry G. Daniel was recently named as the director and a professor in the Center for Leadership and Organizations at Anderson University. “I am excited to be part of the premier educational experience at Anderson University. As a doctoral-level... Continue Reading »

Anderson Remains Largest Private University in South Carolina as Classes Begin

Classes for the 2025-2026 academic year started this week as Anderson University, the largest private university in the state of South Carolina, kicked off its 115th year. A record 9,000 students made application for entry into this year’s class,... Continue Reading »

Anderson Announces Retirement of Longtime Enrollment Leader Pam Ross

After more than 42 years of distinguished service, Pam Bryant Ross, senior vice president for Enrollment Management at Anderson University, has announced her retirement, effective Sept. 1. Ross, a pivotal figure in the university’s remarkable tripling of enrollment, will... Continue Reading »

Civil Rights Champion, Former U.S Ambassador to Speak at Anderson’s Spring Commencement

Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young is the keynote speaker for Anderson University’s Spring 2025 Commencement May 9. Ambassador Young has earned worldwide recognition as a champion of civil and human rights. In addition to... Continue Reading »

Anderson University to Dedicate Trojan Football Facilities Ahead of Inaugural Season

College football is coming to Anderson University. And Trojan Athletics wants your help celebrating the inaugural season. On Saturday, Aug. 24, AU is dedicating Spero Financial Field at Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium and the Trojan Football Fieldhouse, both... Continue Reading »

Anderson University celebrates more than 600 graduates in commencement ceremonies

One journey ended and an exciting new one began May 3 and 4 as more than 600 new graduates turned their tassels and marked a turning point in their lives as Anderson University graduates. During the Friday morning ceremony,... Continue Reading »

Anderson University to host second suicide prevention walk

For the second year, the Anderson community is coming together to support suicide prevention through Anderson University’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 6, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Following the opening ceremony at the Anderson University Athletic... Continue Reading »

New provost named at Anderson University

Ryan Neal assumes responsibilities June 1 Ryan Neal, assistant provost and professor of Christian studies at Anderson University, is the school’s new provost, AU officials announced May 14. Neal assumes his new responsibilities on June 1 with the retirement... Continue Reading »

Anderson University provost named distinguished professor

Danny Parker, Anderson University executive vice president and provost, is the school’s first W.B. Johnson Distinguished Professor of History and Political Science, AU officials recently announced. Parker’s new role comes as he retires from his day-to-day responsibilities at AU... Continue Reading »

AU December graduates include first class of Master of Nursing professionals

A special group of graduates are among the Anderson University students receiving their degrees this semester: health care professionals who earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Rachel Griggs is one of them. A native of Greenwood, she... Continue Reading »