At Furman, we embrace meaningful diversity and equality as embodied by both implicit values and explicit practices in all of our endeavors. As a university community, we are committed to supporting students, faculty and staff from every walk of life.

For Furman, diversity goes beyond any single category and includes the full range of differences that encompass all that makes us unique, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, religion, worldview and many others.

Report a Bias Incident

If you feel you have experienced, witnessed or have knowledge of a bias incident, please complete the bias incident report.

Meet Furman’s Shared Equity Leadership (SEL) team

This cross-department team shares responsibilities in leading communication, decision-making, resource allocation, responsive action, division of assignments, and information flow for Furman’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives. This innovative shared leadership approach reinforces that DEIB is everyone’s responsibility. 

Institutional Commitment

Institutional Commitment

Furman has made an institutional commitment to pursue community equity and campus diversity.

Diversity on Campus

Diversity on Campus

We are a community of learning enriched by the wide variety of experiences and perspectives of our students.

Strategic Diversity Plan

Strategic Diversity Plan

Our strategic diversity plan expresses our philosophy around the concept of inclusive excellence while laying out a set of common goals and objectives.

Ad Hoc Committee on Black Life at Furman

Ad Hoc Committee on Black Life at Furman

On Sept. 7, 2020, Furman President Elizabeth Davis announced the creation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Black Life at Furman.

Campus Climate Assessment

Campus Climate Assessment

Furman University is committed to fostering a thriving campus community where everyone has a sense of belonging and feels supported.

  • 22%
    diversity in the freshman class of 2024
  • 22
    countries represented by students