Katherine Davis Cann ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

The Katherine Davis Cann Endowed Scholarship was created to assist a rising junior majoring in history or political science. To be considered for the award, a student must also have an exemplary academic record, good character, and potential for future service.

Dr. Kathy Cann, whom the scholarship honors, graduated from Lander with a B.A. in history in 1969. She also earned an M.A. in history at the University of North Carolina, and a Ph.D. in history at the University of South Carolina.

The author of two books and numerous book chapters about South Carolina history, Cann retired as professor of history and chair of the Social Science Division at Spartanburg Methodist College, where she encouraged many of her two-year students to consider continuing their education at Lander. She also served as president of the Lander Alumni Association.

Cann’s husband, Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Marvin Cann, joined the Lander faculty in 1967 and taught at Lander for 38 years.

“For me, it was a fulfilling career in a college that attracted good students, offered an educational opportunity to many first-generation students, and provided an enjoyable professional association with a group of dedicated colleagues,” Marvin said.

The Canns are impressed with the quality of Lander’s history and political science programs.

“We especially appreciate the academic leadership provided by Dr. Lucas McMillan and the scholarly achievements of many of the faculty. Beyond their scholarly contributions, we appreciate the close individual attention the faculty provide for their students,” he said.

Over the years, Cann and his wife have supported Lander in a variety of ways.

“The Katherine Davis Cann Scholarship seemed an effective way to provide continuing support to outstanding students in the history and political science programs,” he said.

Senior public history major Cameron Jones, of Aiken, said he was “extremely grateful” for the support of the Cann Scholarship. Because of it, he added, “I don’t have to stress about any financial problems.”

A resident assistant, president of Lander’s Black Student Union and member of the Phi Alpha Theta honor society, Jones has been on the Dean’s List his entire time at the University.

After graduating, he would like to serve as director of an African American museum.

“I have a passion for teaching Black history and educating others about our culture,” he said.  By Jeff

Lagrone