Bridges 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.

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Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future program celebrates 25 years

College access and success program Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University will select members of its 25th class in the coming days. Through a gift from philanthropist Mamie Jolley Bruce, Bridges to a...

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True ‘Magic’ of college happens for just 2 out of 100 students

Fewer students than we think experience the "true magic" of a college education, says Brandon Busteed, who penned an article for Forbes. He notes that only 2 out of every 100 students have the life-changing...

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