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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...
Continue ReadingFurman 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....
Continue ReadingMASD 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...
Continue ReadingPaladin Pals “Top 10 Kids Books of 2021” With Supplemental Materials
At Furman, we are always looking for ways to support our teachers and our community. That is why we've developed the "Paladin Pals" poster series! In this book list, Furman's Paladin Pals help students discover...
Continue ReadingInterpreting Futurism and Modernism as Catalysts
“It is important to find comfort in the past only so long as it might expand insight into the future...” -Dan Friedman Through their various courses of study, students in the Master of Arts in...
Continue ReadingDesign Thinking: A Boon for Business Majors
For many undergraduate students, pursuing a major in business or marketing can be a practical choice. The broad applications of these types of majors lend themselves to a wide array of careers. Unfortunately, this path...
Continue ReadingElle Warne: MAT Student Spotlight
As one of the first graduates of Furman's new Master of Arts in Teaching program, Elle Warne Joins us to discuss her experiences through the program. After her graduation, Elle is preparing to take on...
Continue ReadingDaniel Hoilett: Student Spotlight
https://youtu.be/JW6qzDJeH6A My name is Daniel Hoilett, my students call me Mr. Hoilett or Mr. H. I have taught second grade for 4 years, and then I taught 4th grade for 2 years. I teach at...
Continue Reading4 Tips for Managing the Transition to Teaching Online
Furman M.A.Ed. student Daniel Hoilett shares some tips for teachers and discusses how he managed his transition from teaching classes in-person to teaching online during the 2020-21 Covid-19 Quarantine and how it resulted in a...
Continue ReadingDesign (with a Capital D): Insighter Series with David Butler
This event will be LIVE: Wednesday, April 28 at 4pm on Zoom. Meeting ID: 925 1095 9421Passcode: 337625 David Butler, former Global Head of Design at Coca-Cola, shares an insider's take on design: As designers,...
Continue ReadingGet Vaccinated on Campus!
The Furman Focused Team has asked us to announce that there are still spots left for getting the COVID vaccine this Saturday, April 17 on our campus. Appointments are available for those interested in receiving their first...
Continue ReadingMelanie Rankin: Alumni Spotlight
Master's Student, and Graphic Design USA "Student to Watch," Melanie Rankin discusses her time in the Strategic Design program and how it took her from a general business background to her dream job! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8wb1dQCoH4 ...
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