Furman receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Dear Furman Colleagues,

I am proud to announce that Furman University has received the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Furman is one of only 18 liberal arts and sciences universities this year and one of 359 institutions total to receive this significant designation, which recognizes institutional commitment to “finding ways to engage with community partners, building on community assets and addressing a wide array of community challenges.”

The classification was awarded following a process of self-study, which was later assessed by a national review committee based at Brown University’s Swearer Center, the administrative and research home for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

In notifying Furman of the designation, Swearer Center Executive Director Mathew Johnson said, “These newly classified and reclassified institutions are doing exceptional work to forward their public purpose in and through community engagement that enriches teaching and research while also benefiting the broader community.” See our news release for more information.

While Furman is the official recipient of this designation, this is truly an honor that we share with all of the organizations and people we partner with in Greenville and the Upstate. The Carnegie classification further demonstrates our commitment to engaging our students, faculty and staff in the community to help study and find solutions to our shared challenges.

I am deeply grateful to all of the faculty and staff who worked hard and helped us achieve this exceptional honor, and I hope you will join us for a celebration drop-in at the Shi Center on Friday, February 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. To help us responsibly prepare for guests attending the celebration, please RSVP here by 6 p.m. Monday, February 3.

Congratulations to all on this well-deserved honor, and thank you for all you do to make Furman a special place.

Warmly,

Elizabeth