diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Furman named Nonprofit of the Year by the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
A group of Furman faculty and staff accepted the award on the university’s behalf on Oct. 5 during the Pride in Business Awards Gayla, an event celebrating the individuals and businesses that are making a...
Continue ReadingSalvadoran roots help senior stay grounded
During Hispanic Heritage Month, Tony Galdamez ’24 brings a Central American perspective to Furman’s Latino community.
Continue ReadingLGBT History Month Events
October is LGBT+ History Month. A variety of events are taking place on campus, and all are welcome.
Continue ReadingA ‘holistic journey’ from Puerto Rico to Furman’s library
During Hispanic Heritage Month, digital archivist Nashieli Marcano reflects on balancing between STEM and humanities and navigating among many cultures in the U.S.
Continue ReadingStudent composer is hooked on classics – blended with Hispanic heritage
With works putting mariachi musicians on stage with symphonic orchestras, Sahid Palacios ’25 hopes to take traditional Mexican music in a new direction.
Continue ReadingBridges to a Brighter Future at Furman receives grant from United Way
Melanie C. Gordon secures grant for Bridges to a Brighter Future just weeks into her new role as director of the college access and success program.
Continue ReadingHispanic Heritage Months Events
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed Sept. 15 through October 15. Here are the events happening around campus.
Continue ReadingAlumna 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.
Continue ReadingFaithful storytelling inspires Indigenous translation of New Testament
Furman students and community members learned about Terry Wildman’s attempt to give Native Americans a fresh appreciation of scripture and undo the damage of colonial “Christianization.”
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 ReadingOpening Convocation address by Cynthia King
Opening Convocation 2023 Address by Cynthia King, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusive excellence Class of 2027! Welcome to Furman. You represent a global community of rich, diverse backgrounds, cultural traditions, experiences and...
Continue ReadingLocal TV stations cover move-in day for first-year students
Furman welcomed the class of 2027 Aug. 17. News outlets covered the excitement surrounding Furman's most academically selective class since 2005 and the most racially diverse class in the school's history. Furman's Ron Thompson spoke...
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