Connecting Classroom to Career
Manie Robinson wraps up his five-week role as Professional-in-Residence for the communication studies department.
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Career Trek: Where real-world experiences and self-discovery converge
The Malone Center orchestrates a trip to Research Triangle Park to give 11 students a closer look at career and graduate school opportunities. Fran Ligler '73 plays host.
A weekend well spent
Furman welcomed more than 600 guests to campus Nov. 10–12 for Family Weekend 2017. Festivities kicked off with a pre-game tailgate featuring a band and BBQ, followed by a Furman football win over The Citadel. During the weekend, families were able to learn more about engaged learning opportunities available to students such as study away […]
Attention students: Furman Connections happens Nov. 9
Registration is now open for the networking reception, which will bring together nearly 300 students, alumni, parents, faculty and employers.
Furman launches Malone Center for Career Engagement
The university's enhanced career development hub will connect students to academic and professional networks customized for their majors and personal career interests.
Lauren Payne named director, Center for Career Engagement
Payne brings 14 years of career counseling experience to her new role at Furman.
Liberal arts education helps graduates adapt to the workforce
Employers are on the lookout for more than academic prowess and a high-powered degree. Furman's John Barker says soft, transferable skills cultivated by a liberal arts education are in high demand.
University Launches ‘The Furman Advantage’
The new strategic vision, which will transform the student experience, combines a liberal arts education with immersive experiences outside the classroom.
Furman named “Great Place to Work”
Furman has once again been designated as a great place to work, according to the most recent survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Furman was one of 86 colleges that were recognized in the Chronicle’s eighth annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey. The university also received special mention for excelling in the category of “Facilities, Workspace and Security.” Furman was listed in the small school enrollment category, which features institutions with 2,999 or fewer students.
A talent for bringing out the best
Just a few days after graduating with her elementary education degree from Furman, Madison Smith ’15 has happily taken the plunge into the world of adulthood. She’s rented her first house near downtown Greenville and purchased two white rocking chairs that she assembled herself to use for daily al fresco dinners on the front porch. […]