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Paul L. Thomas pushes back on third grade retention practices
Furman's Paul Thomas explains why holding back third graders for not passing standardized reading tests is not in the best interest of children.
Continue Reading‘Barbie’ CLP explores diverse perspectives on cultural phenomenon
Was the blockbuster movie of summer 2023 a subversive takedown of the patriarchy or a marketing ploy to sell dolls? More than 200 students and faculty gathered for the conversation.
Continue ReadingSummer ceremonies honor bachelor’s and master’s graduates
Hartness Pavilion was filled with friends and family applauding the recipients of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Education degrees.
Continue ReadingLA Times draws on expertise of Paul L. Thomas in article about MS reading scores
A Los Angeles Times columnist looks at how Mississippi "gamed" its national reading test scores to produce "miracle" gains. He turns to Furman's Paul Thomas to reveal the most likely predictors of reading success.
Continue ReadingTimeline chronicles pivotal moments in LGBTQIA+ history
Jeffrey Makala of Special Collections leads effort to document significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history at Furman. The timeline spans five decades.
Continue ReadingFurman Pride Alliance welcomes students’ authentic selves
For three decades, the university has supported a community where students can be their authentic selves.
Continue Reading‘Colors of the Rainbow’ shares voices of Furman’s LGBTQIA+ community
Faculty, staff and others affiliated with Furman contributed to a book that shares their experiences being LGBTQIA+.
Continue ReadingStudents and faculty honored during Commencement
Student and faculty awards and honors were handed out at the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 6, by Furman University President Elizabeth Davis, assisted by Interim Vice President for Academic...
Continue ReadingFurman earns No. 12 spot for ‘making an impact’ in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’
Furman is listed among the top 20 private schools "making an impact" in The Princeton Review's 2023 "Best Value Colleges" guide.
Continue ReadingLegacy honor societies combine ranks, elect new members
Quaternion and Senior Order merge to form QSO. Selection to the society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon Furman students.
Continue ReadingSeniors’ academic achievements honored
More than 140 awards and scholarships were presented to graduating seniors during the Spring 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony.
Continue ReadingFifteen murals around Greenville, South Carolina
Several murals grace the façades of buildings throughout Greenville. GVLToday compiles a guide to 15. One of our favorites is Canvas Mural featuring longtime educator and Furman alumna Pearlie Harris M'83 H'22. The mural at...
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