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Furman mentors, experiences lead alumna to Capitol Hill internship
Scotty Bryan ’23 plans to continue to leverage her Furman experience “to be receptive to unfamiliar situations and to seek knowledge in all places.”
Continue ReadingAlumna’s string project reverberates throughout central Texas
A fixture on the Austin, Texas contemporary classical music scene, “viola nerd” Ames Asbell ’92 leads the Texas State String Project, making affordable music education available to children throughout the region.
Continue ReadingInterfaith Harmony Week promotes the art of listening to others’ stories
The week is an annual observance where people come to spread the message of harmony and tolerance, among the followers of all world religions, faith and beliefs.
Continue ReadingSenior seeks sustainability in the ‘beloved community’
Miles Baker ’24 sees Black History Month as an opportunity to engage in difficult conversations, but also celebrate Black creativity, progress and joy.
Continue ReadingFrom China to New York and academia to the U.N., alumna’s journey continues
A decade spent mostly in academia has now led Xiaoman Dong ’14 to a position at the United Nations (U.N.) in New York City and the impressive title of Associate Communications Officer at the U.N.’s...
Continue ReadingComedy is serious business for student improv troupe
The members of Improvable Cause get laughs while honing skills they can use in the workplace and a host of other offstage settings.
Continue Reading2023: The 10 stories that made our year
A look back at some of the articles that told the story of an exceptional place during a remarkable time.
Continue ReadingFurman demonstrates commitment to well-being with mindfulness program
Led by Meghan Slining, an associate professor of health sciences, and supported by the Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course has benefited Furman alumni.
Continue Reading2023: The Year in Review
The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.
Continue ReadingDuring end-of-term crunch time, Furman unites to relieve student stress
A year-round commitment to mental resilience is enhanced during exams and other high-stress times with study breaks, mindfulness practices, mini-massages, snacks and dogs.
Continue ReadingField trips engage seminar students with lived experience of autism
Led by Erin Hahn, a professor and chair of psychology, the students have spent several days interacting with individuals with autism spectrum disorder at schools and organizations across Greenville County.
Continue ReadingTrone Center for Mental Fitness dedicated as ‘innovative hub’ for student care
The renovation and expanded resources were made possible by a gift from David ’77 and June Trone.
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