sociology

Kolb weighs in on disaster at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Furman's Ken Kolb studies river navigation in addition to chairing the Department of Sociology. He spoke to news organizations about the container ship collision that led to the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge.

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Record-breaking grant funds celebrated at reception

Artificial intelligence, 'The Iliad' and the TV habits of youth in China were all covered in the Furman Scholarship Reception this month.

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Ambrose coauthors playbook for sustainable financial health: ‘Colleges on the Brink’

As colleges and universities across the country face challenging times, Ambrose's book, “Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency," serves to help universities avoid crises.

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Furman Trustee Charles Ambrose and Michael Nietzel write opinion piece in IHE

While outside forces threaten academia, the fiscal health of institutions hinges on something more fundamental. Furman Trustee Charles Ambrose and Michael Nietzsel combine decades of expertise to help colleges and universities keep their financial houses...

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Joseph Vaughn Day will be held Friday, Jan. 26

The event begins at 12:15 in front of Daniel Chapel. This will be the first year the Black Alumni Council will present an annual award in honor of Idella Glenn '84.

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Wayt’s Instagram page goes viral

Sociology and philosophy graduate Virgina Wayt '23 set out to understand how the IG algorithm works through her page about knitting. Yarn bombing, anyone?

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Kolb weighs in on death of a supermarket

Sociology Professor and Chair Ken Kolb contributes to a South Carolina Public Radio story about why a Spartanburg supermarket had to close its doors just a little over a year after opening.

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Monica Bell ’03 explores the power of poetry to bring change

The church was suspicious of her plans. Her peers weren’t going to college, and no one in her family had attended. But Monica Bell ’03 was determined. Today she is a professor of law and...

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2023: The Year in Review

The past 12 months were full of reminders that Furman truly is a special place. Take a moment to reflect.

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Kolb explores sociology and modern-day river piloting

There are some things automation can't replace. Furman's Ken Kolb explains the nuances of modern-day shipping at the intersection of automation and human skill.

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Furman unveils plaque acknowledging Cherokee land

Students, faculty and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee were on hand for the unveiling.

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Furman’s first-year experience among top-20 in US News Rankings

Furman ranks 46th overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st among all universities, public and private, in South Carolina.

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