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Q&A with M.A. in Advocacy & Equity Studies Director, Dr. Shaniece Criss

Dr. Shaniece Criss, the director of Furman University’s new Master of Arts in Advocacy and Equity Studies program, sat with the graduate studies department to discuss her undergraduate and graduate experiences, career, the intersection between...

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Q&A with M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine Director, Dr. Rachael Bowers

Community Engaged Medicine director, Dr. Rachael Bowers, sat with Furman University’s Graduate Studies department to talk about her educational experience, call to social work, professional background, and history with Furman.  As an Anthropology and History...

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A Look Into the Career of a Local Brand Strategist

Strategic Thought Leader, Tiffany Williams, of Tōdem teaches Brand Strategy and Creative Thinking for Furman University’s Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MASD) program. She has answered some of our questions about the branding world,...

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Furman 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,...

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Q&A with Strategic Design Instructor Tiffany Williams

Strategic Thought Leader, Tiffany Williams, of Tōdem is teaching a class in Brand Strategy and Creative Thinking for Furman University’s Master of Arts in Strategic Design program. Here is a look into Williams’s involvement with...

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Q&A with Master of Arts in Teaching Coordinator Dr. George Lipscomb

Education Professor Dr. George B. Lipscomb has been teaching at Furman since 2002. A former middle and high school social studies teacher, In addition to coordinating Furman's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, he...

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Top Seven Lucrative Careers for Designers 

Who says you can’t make money with an arts degree? Furman University’s strategic design masters program provides students with design, business, and communication skills that allow them to flourish in their creative careers. The wide...

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Digging Deeper for Personal and Professional Growth

Alex Martens (‘21), former collegiate softball player, describes her experience as a Master of Arts in Strategic Design student, the unexpected challenges, and the positive personal outcomes that came with it. Here is an insight...

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Alex Dreams of Taco Bell

Alex Martens (MASD ‘21) is a self-titled “gate-keeper to all Taco Bell Menu hacks.”  “I love Taco Bell,” claims Martens “and I'd always wanted to work for corporate Taco Bell. It's in my family bloodline.” ...

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4 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career in Teaching

Looking for a meaningful career? The national need for quality teachers is at an all time high, and many who are searching for a change are being drawn into the profession, especially when they can...

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Furman Alum Recognized for Identifying 710 Possible Stars

Furman Alum Bob Anderson and his students (at J.L. Mann Academy) have been recognized by NITARP, the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program. This program gets teachers involved in authentic astronomical research projects with professional astronomers....

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MASD Program Celebrates Class of 2021

Furman’s Master of Arts in Strategic Design celebrated the graduation and achievements of the class of 2021 this past December.  After graduation, several students already have their plans set on taking some amazing roles around...

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