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Low Honored for Breast Cancer Research at National Symposium Jonathan Low, a Biochemistry major at Anderson University, was awarded a National Research Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research at the Ernest Everet...
Anderson University Online Program Among Nation’s Best
Anderson University is among the nation’s best schools offering online bachelor degree programs, according to US News & World Report. US News & World Report each year releases its Best Online Bachelor’s Programs...
AU Adopts Apple’s Everyone Can Code Curriculum with New Coding and App Development Minor
Beginning this January, Anderson University students are gaining the opportunity to learn the principles of coding and iOS app design through a new minor, helping them build the fundamental skills they need to pursue c...
AU ranked seventh “Most Innovative School” among southern regional universities
U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges ranked Anderson University as the seventh “Most Innovative School” among Regional Universities in the South this month. “We are honored that our peer institut...
EPA awards $200,000 to AU for Rocky River cleanup
Anderson University has received a grant of $200,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to aid in the further development of the Rocky River Nature Park adjacent to campus. The funds will be used to clean up an ind...
AU recognized by Apple Inc. a second time
Several years ago, Anderson University committed to becoming a leader in the use of mobile technology to transform the teaching and learning experience, seeing the massive potential offered by mobile devices. Now, with t...
AU Founders Day features former Governor
Anderson University’s annual Founder’s Day convocation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Henderson Auditorium of the Rainey Fine Arts Center. Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley will de...
McAdams named VP for Diversity and Inclusion at Anderson University
Dr. Beverly Rice McAdams has been named to the new position of Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Anderson University according to University President Dr. Evans Whitaker. In her new role, McAdams will...
AU Named a Best Value School by U.S News
Anderson University, in addition to being named a “Top Tier” Regional University in the South, by U.S. News & World Report, has also been named a “Best Value School” by the same publication. This marks the first t...
Director joins select group of Apple Distinguished Educators
Finding innovative ways to deploy technology in the classroom has earned an Anderson University faculty member recognition from Apple Inc. Dr. Ben Deaton, dean of the Center for Innovation & Digital Learning at AU,...
Rutland to Direct Parent and Alumni Relations
Anderson will also have a new, yet familiar, face connecting with alumni and parents and serving both groups. Jason Rutland, who has spent the past five years in the Office of Admission, including overseeing the two larg...
AU to offer new graduate programs in nursing, announces intent to develop physical therapy doctoral program
Anderson University President Dr. Evans P. Whitaker announced today that the University is seeking to offer graduate programs in nursing beginning in fall 2016 and is also developing a plan to eventually offe...
Campus Construction Hits High Gear
From new tennis and softball facilities to a state-of-the-art $18 million student center, Anderson University is experiencing an historic period of construction to go along with unprecedented growth. The University has d...
NASA Chief Challenges/Inspires Record Commencement Crowd
Before a crowd in excess of 6,000 on a picture-perfect May morning, NASA Administrator, South Carolina native, and veteran astronaut Major General Charles Bolden challenged a record number of Anderson University gra...
AU Professor Honored for Teaching Excellence
Anderson University psychology professor Dr. Robert Franklin has been honored for Excellence in Teaching by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). Faculty from 20 private colleges were recogni...