psychology

Legacy 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.

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Help for Ted Lasso and Nathan Shelley; A Furman psychology professor weighs in on the strained relationship

Ted Lasso and Nate Shelley have a complicated relationship on the show Ted Lasso. Grace Binion, assistant professor of psychology at Furman, breaks down their issues and says therapy can help.

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Furman alumna Messick provides hope through Jasmine Road

Jasmine Road was launched by Beth Messick in 2016. The first program of its kind in Greenville, its mission is to provide a path to healing and employment for women survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution...

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Profoundly deaf, Furman’s Alana Epstein hopes to change lives

Alana Epstein speaks to USA Lacrosse about the impact of her parents' decision to have her undergo a procedure for cochlear implants.

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Seniors’ academic achievements honored

More than 140 awards and scholarships were presented to graduating seniors during the Spring 2023 Academic Awards Ceremony.

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Two students win honors at STEM symposia

Undergraduates Abby Stapleton '24 and Dallas Shuman '25 present award-winning research at symposia.

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Furman Engaged: Psych researcher keeps ethics in mind

Measuring the brain activity in people with ADHD gave Bridget Scalia ’23 perspective on the importance of reliable and accurate data.

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Making connections, uncovering gifts: Marian Strobel receives James H. Smart Award

Several alumni, parents and faculty describe why the 41-year Furman veteran is deserving of the Jim Smart Award from the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection.

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The Body Project battles unrealistic beauty ideals

The program aims to help set students free from the many costs of body dissatisfaction, including disordered eating and self-esteem issues.

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Science faculty receive funding for undergraduate research projects

Three scientists from three different Furman departments receive grants from SC INBRE to study drug resistance, taste and memory, and autism spectrum disorder.

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Furman announces fall 2022 dean’s list

Congratulations are in order for members of the 2022 fall semester dean's list. Learn more about the high achievers who hail from near and far.

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Furman to build inclusivity, belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant

Within its cohort, Furman will share the grant with 14 other institutions across the nation who will collaborate to make STEM curricula more accessible and inclusive.

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