innovation-and-entrepreneurship

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,...

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Entrepreneurship-In-Residence Program expands to increase mentor diversity

Innovation is, by definition, the introduction of something new. To Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship Executive Director Anthony Herrera, that means providing students that his office serves with mentors who are as diverse as they are....

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A 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...

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Furman 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...

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Furman 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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Second Summer Business and Entrepreneurship Boot Camp graduates 42

The prospect of teaching 62% more participants with 100% less in-person interaction had Anthony Herrera feeling a bit of trepidation when the 2020 Live Virtual Summer Business and Entrepreneurship Boot Camp began on June 8....

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Students, alumni, parents and friends join together for Dins Day on June 16

Furman University students, alumni, parents and friends will join together Tuesday, June 16, to kick off the sixth annual Dins Day, a 24-hour celebration of Paladin pride and philanthropy. After a date change due to...

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Furman’s fall semester to begin Aug. 18

Furman University announced its fall 2020 schedule today, with a planned full semester of in-person instruction beginning Aug. 18, one week sooner than previously scheduled. Students will leave for Thanksgiving break and finish final exams...

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Furman wins national Don Clifton Strengths for Students Award

Furman’s Kim Keefer relied on tenacity and grit to complete a grueling two-week Outward Bound excursion in Colorado during her grad school years. Now she’s using those same traits to help students at Furman University...

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Do not turn away from racial violence

Dear Campus Community, Even though we can’t be together in person right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you come together with us in spirit to reflect and take action on behalf...

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Furman to offer summer Virtual Academy for high school students

This summer, high school students across the country have the opportunity to participate in Furman University’s new Virtual Academy Certificate Program. Facilitated by Furman faculty and leading practitioners, the online program combines stimulating course work,...

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Degrees awarded to 671 students at Saturday’s virtual graduation

On Saturday, May 9, Furman University President Elizabeth Davis conferred degrees on 671 students virtually in a video to graduates. [caption id="attachment_45212" align="alignright" width="210"] A screenshot taken during the Emily Scott Robinson's live Instagram show...

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