Category: Sociology Archive

Commutes for Greenville residents growing longer

If it feels as though commute time is getting longer in Greenville, it really is. According to 2017 Census Bureau data, Greenvillians are spending about four minutes more getting to and from work than they did the year before. Furman Assistant Professor of Sociology Amy Jonason helps explain why in an article appearing in the […]

Child care is broken. Silicon Valley thinks it can fix that, too

Furman alums launch Capita, a nonprofit that explores how cultural and social transformations of our day affect young children.

Let the new academic year begin

Furman welcomed the class of 2022 and heard from Judge Keith B. Johnson '05 during opening convocation Aug. 27.

Education innovation leader Ambrose named president, CEO of KnowledgeWorks

Sociology alumnus Charles (Chuck) Ambrose '83 takes the helm at nonprofit education advocacy organization.

Furman announces 2018 spring term Dean’s List

Students representing 38 states and 12 foreign countries earned a grade-point average of at least 3.4 during the spring semester.

Furman’s 10th Engaged! happens April 10

Furman Engaged! celebrates the wide-ranging research, scholarship and creativity of Furman undergraduates.

Meet the newest members of Phi Beta Kappa

Seven-four Furman students joined the school's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society.

High Noon spring series begins March 28

Sociology professor Kyle Longest kicks off the series with a talk about how young adults are navigating the age-old tensions between science and religion.

Emory University’s Melvin J. Konner delivers Townes Lecture March 20

Dr. Konner presents "Faith: A Scientific Defense" Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in Younts Conference Center. He also gives a lunchtime talk.