Rho Zeta Phi Beta IFC Delta Sigma Phi (Lander founding 2016) Alpha Tau Omega (Lander founding 2020) History Lander University was founded as a college for women by Methodist clergyman Samuel Lander in 1872 as Williamston Female College in Williamston, South Carolina. It was re-named Lander College in 1904. Men were admitted in starting in 1943 and it became a university in 1992. Lander University has had twelve presidents serve since its founding. They are: Samuel Lander (1872–1904); John O. Willson (1904–1923); B. Rhett Turnipseed (1923–1927); R. H. Bennett (1927–1932); John W. Speake (1932–1941); John Marvin Rast (1941–1948); Boyce M. Grier (1948–1966); E. Don Herd, Jr. (1966–1973); Larry A. Jackson (1973–1992); William C. Moran (1992–2000); Daniel W. Ball (2000–2015); and Richard E. Cosentino (2015–present). See also List of colleges and universities in South Carolina List of current and historical women's universities and colleges References External links Official website Official athletics website Educational institutions established in 1872 Public universities and colleges in South Carolina Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Methodism in South Carolina Buildings and structures in Greenwood, South Carolina 1872 establishments in South Carolina