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Furman named Nonprofit of the Year by the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce
From left: Kathleen Casey, professor of history and director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program, Sarah Cochran, program coordinator of WGSS, Adi Dubash, associate professor of biology, Katlyn Bagley-Sepsey, associate director of Institutional Research and Reporting, Franklin Ellis, associate dean and director of the Center for Inclusive Communities, Chad Boltz, testing and accessibility coordinator at the Student Office for Accessibility Resources, and Scott Henderson, the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Education
and director of National and International Scholarships stand together at the ceremony.
Furman University was 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 positive difference in the community.
“Your dedication to fostering an inclusive and empowering business environment exemplifies the values that our Chamber holds dear,” said Tyler Prescott, CEO of the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce.
“We love the work Furman does to support the next generation of entrepreneurs, diverse leaders, and your LGBTQ staff, and students. Your outstanding contributions to the business community have not gone unnoticed, and we are thrilled to honor your achievements.”
Learn more about Furman’s LGBTQIA+ community and resources at Out at Furman and @FurmanPride on Instagram.