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Dr. Evans Whitaker is the twelfth president of Anderson University. He has led Anderson since 2002 to be an academically selective, premier comprehensive university that seeks to transform the lives of students and equip them for extraordinary lives and leadership in the 21st century.
Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D. is the twelfth president of Anderson University. He has led Anderson since 2002 to be an academically selective, premier comprehensive university…
Anderson, SC — Anderson University is increasingly earning attention beyond the South for its combination of strong academics, Christ-centered education, and focus on student transformation.
At Anderson University, we affirm that the principles of free enterprise are not merely economic tools, but a moral framework for human flourishing.
Anderson’s Senior Leadership Team provides the executive leadership of the University. Each member is committed to the mission, vision, and values of the University in all planning and decision-making activities.
Chaired by the President of the University, the Internal Planning Group oversees the long-range planning function of the University…
Dr. Anil Kumar Palla is a leader in global education whose work has expanded opportunities for students to pursue higher education across cultures and national borders. As Founder and CEO of University HUB, a strategic partner of Anderson University, he has helped connect students from around the world with international academic opportunities. Through EduvateHUB, he has also played an important role in advancing Anderson University’s global presence and developing international partnerships.
Dr. Palla brings a distinctive combination of medical training, advanced scholarship—including a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship—and nearly two decades of experience in international education and cross-border ventures. Under his leadership, University HUB has developed a growing presence in the United States, Canada, India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Philippines. He also serves as a frequent lecturer on international education, technology, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in higher education. He holds an honorary doctorate from St. Francis College in recognition of his contributions to education.
Dr. Palla is also committed to philanthropy and to expanding educational opportunities for students around the world. Through his professional and academic work, he has sought to create pathways that enable students to learn across cultures and prepare for leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
The pillars on which Anderson University was built defines our institution and guides how we provide knowledge for our students’ journey.
To be sure, college must be about gaining the knowledge you need to be successful in your career, graduate school, and in life, but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and that means it should also be energizing, exciting, refreshing, and—dare I say it—fun.
Without a doubt, Anderson’s combination of quality and affordability in an intentionally Christian environment make it a rare find in American higher education. That’s not just a marketing claim; it’s a fact. Anderson’s been rigorously judged by objective external evaluators as one of America’s 100 Best College Buys. And that’s not all.
U.S. News & World Report ranked AU as one of the top Regional Universities in the South in its 2020 edition of Best Colleges. The survey also ranked Anderson as a Best Value School among Regional Universities in the South—an important distinction that compares cost with quality.
Innovation is a hallmark of the Anderson University experience as well. Among regional universities in the south, U.S. News & World Report ranks Anderson as the No. 19 “Most Innovative” school. Moreover, U.S. News & World Report in its 2020 ranking of the “Best Online Programs” in the country listed Anderson University’s online bachelors programs as the best among private institutions in South Carolina, along with awarding top honors nationally for AU’s online graduate programs in business, education, criminal justice and nursing.
Anderson has a century-long tradition of academic excellence with more than 95 majors and concentrations and 17 master’s and doctoral programs. Yes, this is an exhilarating academic community bursting at the seams with intellectual activity, informed and creative teaching, and service to humanity, and we’re always looking for qualified students to join us.
Here, you’ll receive a faith-based educational experience at one of the South’s leading Christian universities. You’ll find rigorous academics with unparalleled personal attention and a great student life program—all in an incredibly friendly, civil, and wholesome environment. In fact, the Wall Street Journal recently named Anderson #27 for best student engagement among all universities in the United States.
Search our website and learn about our academic, student life, athletic, and campus ministry programs. Better yet, visit the campus! There’s nothing quite like seeing the beauty and energy of this place.
You can visit with other high school students on one of our special Saturday First Glance days. For a closer look, choose our overnight All Access and stay overnight with our students in the residence halls and attend classes the next day. Or, for your own private tour, contact our Office of Admission.
Take a close look at Anderson. You’ll be glad you did. We hope to see you on campus soon!
Warmly,
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