{"id":35358,"date":"2024-12-03T09:04:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T14:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/?p=35358"},"modified":"2024-12-03T09:10:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T14:10:17","slug":"furman-recognized-by-all-in-campus-democracy-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/furman-recognized-by-all-in-campus-democracy-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Furman recognized by ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Furman University was recognized as one of the Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting in 2024 by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge<\/a>, a national awards program and initiative of Civic Nation. This year, 471 campuses were honored and “led the way to increase nonpartisan civic engagement, boost the student vote and strengthen our democracy this election cycle.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Furman was among 471 campuses to earn the honor from Civic Nation.<\/p><\/div>\n

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge engages 10.8 million students from more than 1,075 institutions in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s truly rewarding to see Furman receive this recognition that reflects the dedication of our student body to participate in elections and uphold a fundamental Constitutional right,” said Furman’s David Fleming, a professor of politics and international affairs. “The increased level of awareness and engagement around the election on campus was remarkable.”<\/p>\n

Fleming credits Dins Vote, the student-led organization committed to increasing voter turnout at Furman. “This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work of all Dins Vote members, especially their president, Emmie Barth ’25, whose dedication and leadership have been truly exceptional,” he said.<\/p>\n

Furman joined the ALL IN initiative in 2016. To take part, universities commit to four core actions:<\/p>\n