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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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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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