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Crafting an Effective Elevator Pitch: How to Make Your Message Stand Out

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had the perfect opportunity to pitch your idea to someone who could take your career to the next level? Perhaps in an elevator ride with...

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M.A. in Advocacy & Equity Will Prepare Students to Create Positive Change in Their Communities

In a world that is increasingly diverse and interconnected, it is crucial to understand the importance of creating spaces that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. While there are many people working in this area...

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Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Lininger (MAT)

Furman Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) alumni and civics teacher at Hillcrest High School, Tyler Lininger, sits with the Graduate Studies Department to discuss how Furman’s MAT program prepared him for his teaching career. ...

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Mental Health During the Covid Pandemic

Mental health is often an overlooked subject during times of quarantine. Furman Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine Alum and Greenville County Paramedic Jill Gravley gives her thoughts on how everyone can take part...

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Alumni Spotlight: Jill Gravley (MSCEM ’20)

Furman Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine Alum and Greenville County Paramedic Jill Gravley ('20) talked about her interest in community health an experiences in Furman's MSCEM Program. When did you first become interested...

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Student Spotlight: Oliver Smith (MASD ’23)

Oliver Smith, a Furman University M.A. in Strategic Design student from Seattle, Washington discusses their introduction into the field of design and the support, mentorship and cooperation he has experienced while studying in the program....

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Is the M.A. in Strategic Design the Right Program for You?

Choosing the right graduate program to set you up for a creative career can be an intimidating decision to make. Everyone wants to ensure that they are on a successful career path, but the stigma...

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Graduates Gain Insight on Careers in Healthcare Through Community Engaged Medicine Seminar

Connecting students with practical applications of effective community healthcare is at the heart of Furman University’s M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine (MSCEM). Through a semesterly healthcare seminar course, students have the opportunity to hear from...

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International Student Spotlight: Simran Goel Shares About Her Experience in the M.A. in Strategic Design Program

Simran Goel, a Furman University M.A. in Strategic Design student from New Delhi, India discusses her transition from her undergraduate education in India to her graduate experiences in the United States in an interview with...

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Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Lapkin- M.A. in Teaching

Furman Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) alumni and psychology teacher at Berea High School, Aaron Lapkin, sits with the Graduate Studies Department to discuss how Furman’s MAT program prepared him for his teaching career. ...

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An Introduction to the M.A. in Advocacy & Equity Studies

Dr. Shaniece Criss, the director of Furman University’s new Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies program, explains the role that the program will be playing in the community through partnerships, student work, student...

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Diversity of Perspective in the M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine

At Furman University, we value diversity in our education, and we seek to ensure our graduate cohorts contain various perspectives to generate an advantageous educational experience unique from other schools. Specifically, Furman’s Masters of Science...

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