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From Exam Room to Classroom: Dr. Al Mina’s MS-CEM Anatomy and Physiology Course
Ask Dr. Al Mina what the M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine’s Anatomy and Physiology course is about, and he will tell you it’s not solely about memorization. The most important aspect is to understand the...
Continue ReadingNot Just an Elective: MSIL’s Practicum Course
Among the many opportunities available to M.S. in Innovation and Leadership (MSIL) students, the practicum course stands out as one of the program’s most transformative learning experiences. It’s an elective that gives hands-on experience in...
Continue ReadingAnna Cass Connects Medicine With Humanity
Every Monday morning, Anna Cass ’00 volunteers at Place of Hope, a day shelter for those experiencing homelessness. She sees it as a way to get to know her neighbors and better understand the barriers...
Continue ReadingReal Leadership Starts With Knowing Yourself First
Just because someone earns a promotion doesn’t mean they automatically have the skills to lead and manage others. Employees are often promoted because they excel in their roles and demonstrate strong technical expertise. Yet many...
Continue ReadingFrom AmeriCorps to the Classroom: Abby Hope’s Path to Purposeful Leadership
A tough job market taught Abby Hope, then a new business administration graduate, an early lesson: a bachelor's degree alone wasn't always enough. She quickly found herself overqualified for some jobs yet underqualified for others....
Continue ReadingTheater as a Tool for Change: How Miriam Ragland Found Her Voice in Advocacy
Theater has always asked its audiences to see the world through someone else's eyes. For Miriam Ragland, M’25, it became a vehicle for something more: real social change. After 25 years teaching theater at Presbyterian...
Continue ReadingInnovation is a Skill, Not a Lightning Bolt.
Most people don't think of themselves as innovative. They think innovation belongs to someone else: a genius, an entrepreneur or a person with a big idea. Furman's Master of Science in Innovation and Leadership (MSIL)...
Continue ReadingLearn AI by Building Something Real
Every industry is changing because of AI. Most professionals are still figuring out where they fit. A new course from Furman University is for individuals who want to stop guessing. Applied AI for Professional Practice...
Continue ReadingRooted in Purpose: How Tre’Dessa Smalls Is Shaping Greenville’s Future
Tre'Dessa Smalls comes from a family of servant leaders. Raised in Burgess, South Carolina, a small town just 15 minutes outside Myrtle Beach, Tre’Dessa has never shied away from the issues others overlook: affordable housing,...
Continue ReadingRooted and Growing: Shaniece Criss
Shaniece Criss didn’t stumble into public service. It’s something she’s been growing into her entire life. As a child in Greenville, South Carolina, Shaniece’s grandmother told her she would become a public servant. From those...
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