GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Greenwood City Council recognized the Lander University Athletic Department and its student-athletes on Tuesday afternoon for their service to the Greenwood community over the past year.

During the 2024–25 academic year, Lander athletes participated in two community trash pickup days, collecting nearly 300 bags of trash along with many larger discarded items. Read more about the community service days here.

"Thank you to these Lander athletes for their service to the community," said Greenwood Mayor Brandon Smith. "It's amazing what nearly 700 people can pick up."

Jamie Wilson, Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success, spoke on behalf of the department and thanked the Lander volleyball and baseball teams, as well as several coaches who were in attendance, for their contributions.

The City Council recognition can be watched here.