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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. ...
Continue ReadingAn 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...
Continue ReadingDiversity 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...
Continue ReadingQ&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...
Continue ReadingQ&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...
Continue ReadingA 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,...
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 ReadingQ&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...
Continue ReadingQ&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...
Continue ReadingTop 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...
Continue ReadingDigging 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...
Continue ReadingAlex 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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