student-life
Furman awarded Diversity & Inclusion Grant by Associated Colleges of the South
Furman has been awarded a collaborative Diversity and Inclusion Grant by the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS), marking a significant step toward the university’s goal of creating an inclusive campus environment. “It's super exciting,...
Continue ReadingFurman’s strengths-based approach to education
Earlier this year, Gallup Inc. honored Furman University with one of only five 2020 Don Clifton Strengths for Students Awards - an award that recognizes the integration of CliftonStrengths throughout campus. Gallup Inc. published an...
Continue ReadingPreventing college parties? Shame and blame don’t work
In an NPR interview with Elissa Nadworny, Furman University's Connie Carson, vice president for student life, said providing alternatives for "appropriate gathering" will go a long way toward getting students to comply with COVID-19 campus...
Continue ReadingHow to cope with sending your kid to college
Furman's Connie Carson, vice president for student life, is tapped for an article appearing in The Washington Post Magazine about sending students back to school amid a pandemic. The piece focuses on ways to allay...
Continue ReadingNPR reporter makes a stop at Furman as part of its ‘College Road Trip’ series
National Public Radio reporter Elissa Nadworny recently stopped by Furman University, where she spoke with SGA President Griffin Mills '21 and several other Furman students, faculty and staff members. Nadworny also visited a class conducted...
Continue ReadingA message from Furman University President Elizabeth Davis
Furman University || President’s Welcome, Fall 2020 from Furman University on Vimeo. Editor's note: President Davis sent the following message to Furman’s students, faculty and staff today, the first day of classes: Dear Furman...
Continue ReadingA safe semester is the top priority for incoming SGA president Griffin Mills ’21
When COVID-19 forced the Furman Student Government Association’s newly elected members to be sworn in virtually on April 27, incoming president Griffin Mills ’21 assumed that would mark the end of pandemic’s effect on his...
Continue ReadingFurman KA alumni seek to break ties with Robert E. Lee
The Kappa Alpha Order has for 100 years acknowledged Confederate general Robert E. Lee as its "spiritual founder." Eighty-four alumni of Furman's Iota Chapter have signed a letter aimed at severing ties with Lee, who...
Continue ReadingFurman opts for phased approach for fall semester
One of the draws for incoming Furman students is small class sizes. Now with Furman's phased move-in, those class sizes, at least for now, will be even smaller. Classes begin Aug. 18 for all, but...
Continue ReadingFurman Focused website provides guidance for fall return
In preparation for returning to in-person instruction for the Fall 2020 semester, Furman University announced today a new website, Furman Focused: Fall 2020, that lists policies and procedures put in place to increase safety and...
Continue ReadingCampus dining will be very different
When Furman students return to campus August 18, a set of procedures and practices will be deployed for maintaining the health and safety of the entire campus community. Becky Vuksta, director of auxiliary services at...
Continue ReadingFurman responds to Black alumni petition
In the aftermath of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other Black Americans, people of color who are members of the Furman family have shared horrific and painful stories about explicit...
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