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As a first-generation college student, Irvin Martinez Hernandez has faced financial stress, academic uncertainty and the challenges of transferring schools, but those obstacles have only strengthened his goal of becoming a teacher. Martinez Hernandez, a junior early childhood education major at Lander University, began his college journey at Piedmont Technical College, where he graduated before…

For some Lander students, earning a degree debt-free is possible thanks to the Greenwood Promise, which helps students like Anna Rogers and Allen Laymon attend college without financial stress. The goal of the Greenwood Promise is to increase the local workforce while assisting native Greenwood County students being able to afford postsecondary education. After applying…

The fall semester is off to an exciting start, and it’s all thanks to your generosity. Your support of The Greenwood Promise is not just funding education—it’s transforming lives and strengthening our community. This year, over 50 students are pursuing bachelor’s degrees through our scholarship pathway. Many are enrolled at Lander University in high-demand fields such as nursing,…

Greenwood, SC — The Greenwood Promise is proud to announce the appointment of four community leaders to its Board of Directors, each beginning a three-year term dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and workforce development in Greenwood County. Joining the board are: As we welcome these new members, the Greenwood Promise also extends gratitude to Dr. Steve Glenn,…

Since joining in late 2024, I’ve been inspired by the life-changing impact we’ve had on students and families in Greenwood County. As graduation season wraps up, we celebrate students from kindergarten to college who are taking their next steps. Thanks to generous donors like you, this school year (2024-2025) we’ve supported: One of those students,…