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He went from sixth grade to law school
Ben Saul '13 is passionate about education. Whether it's attending school, getting a bachelor's at Furman University, teaching school, or going back for more school - twice - first at Harvard, and now in his...
Continue ReadingFurman opts for phased approach for fall semester
One of the draws for incoming Furman students is small class sizes. Now with Furman's phased move-in, those class sizes, at least for now, will be even smaller. Classes begin Aug. 18 for all, but...
Continue ReadingUpstate colleges discuss plans for upcoming school year
As the countdown begins for the start of fall semester, college campuses are setting up policies and procedures for keeping everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furman Vice President of University Communications Tom Evelyn spoke...
Continue ReadingDetention centers may serve as revolving doors for COVID-19 infections
To help minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections in the prison system, Furman University's Brittany Arsiniega says local governments should look to other ways besides detention to hold some offenders accountable. Arsiniega, an attorney and...
Continue ReadingNew students seek ‘gap year’ programs
There's an association for just about everything - even for students interested in taking a year off before, during or after their undergraduate experience. The Gap Year Association says 40,000 deferrals are requested in the...
Continue ReadingCampus dining will be very different
When Furman students return to campus August 18, a set of procedures and practices will be deployed for maintaining the health and safety of the entire campus community. Becky Vuksta, director of auxiliary services at...
Continue ReadingAnna Morgan’s ‘goofball’ approach is good for golf game
As an incoming freshman on the Furman University Women's Golf team in fall 2019, Anna Morgan '23 of Spartanburg could have played it safe while getting to know her teammates. But the quiet, reserved approach...
Continue ReadingMaya Pack ’96 takes helm at SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health
Furman University alumna Maya Pack, a 1996 sociology and Spanish graduate, has been appointed executive director of the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. Her post began on July 1. Among other roles...
Continue ReadingMaddux takes reins at SACUBO
Furman University Vice President for Finance and Administration Susan A. Maddux has been appointed president of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers. Her tenure began June 1. SACUBO is one of four...
Continue ReadingHow to rebuild U.S. economy in a post-pandemic world
Kailash Khandke, an economics professor at Furman University, has written an opinion piece in The Greenville News about how economies can rebound from the pandemic. Citing severe shortfalls in federal, state and local tax coffers,...
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