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From Learner to Leader: The Journey of Furman Alumnus, Matthew Critell, in School Leadership
In the hallways of Bethel Elementary, Matthew Critell strides with purpose, his commitment to education recognizable in every interaction. But how did he arrive at this pivotal role as principal? On the Go Further podcast,...
Continue ReadingCareer Pathways from Furman University’s M.A.Ed. & MAT Graduate Programs
Are you a graduate student contemplating your career path in education? Furman University's Graduate Studies offers an array of master’s degree programs, each tailored to specific areas of expertise. In a recent episode of Furman...
Continue ReadingFurman Now Offering an Online/Hybrid Educational Specialist Degree
With a reputation spanning over 100 years, Furman University has a storied history of preparing educators to lead in South Carolina schools. With a growing demand for more online course offerings following the Covid-19 pandemic,...
Continue ReadingVirtual Technology Fieldtrip Brings Students into the Classroom
Students in Dr. Lipscomb’s EDU 432 Integrating Curriculum and Technology course spent the morning on a virtual technology visit with students and teachers at Fairforest Elementary School in Spartanburg School District 6. Furman Education Department...
Continue Reading“Share a Smile” MAEd Students Receive Notes of Encouragement from Fourth-Graders
Students in Dr. Katie Kelly’s EDU 331 class, including Carson McMonagle and Sarah Brower ‘22, received these sweet notes of encouragement from fourth-graders at Roebuck Elementary School. They’ve been reading and discussing books with these...
Continue ReadingDistance Learning Opportunities for Furman Graduate Studies in 2021
The SACSCOC executive council has approved distance learning for Furman Graduate studies as of August 31, 2020. By offering distance education, Furman University fulfills its graduate mission statement to "transcend the traditional model for student...
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