sociology

Wayt’s Instagram page goes viral

Sociology and philosophy graduate Virgina Wayt '23 set out to understand how the IG algorithm works through her page about knitting. Yarn bombing, anyone?

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Kolb weighs in on death of a supermarket

Sociology Professor and Chair Ken Kolb contributes to a South Carolina Public Radio story about why a Spartanburg supermarket had to close its doors just a little over a year after opening.

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Monica Bell ’03 explores the power of poetry to bring change

The church was suspicious of her plans. Her peers weren’t going to college, and no one in her family had attended. But Monica Bell ’03 was determined. Today she is a professor of law and...

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Kolb explores sociology and modern-day river piloting

There are some things automation can't replace. Furman's Ken Kolb explains the nuances of modern-day shipping at the intersection of automation and human skill.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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Alumna connects with next generation of Hispanic students

Born in Venezuela, admissions counselor Angel Sarmiento ’23 found Furman as a place to make her own community.

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News article cites report from The Shi Institute

Reporter Royale Bonds covers affordable housing and gentrification in Greenville. Her story draws in part from a study led by Furman's Ken Kolb in concert with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities.

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Timeline 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.

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Ken Kolb responds to Washington Post opinion about food deserts

Ken Kolb, professor and chair of sociology, replied to a Washington Post opinion piece about food deserts.

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MayX Snapshot: How animals – human and otherwise – shape society

A May Experience course introduces students to an emerging academic field studying how we relate to animals – and what that tells us about ourselves.

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