Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Furman will receive $931,600 of the $8.625.

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University Business

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Just ask Boise State University and Furman University (S.C.) “Schools are missing this huge opportunity if they’re not leveraging it,” says Dore, who’s also a part-time associate professor at Canada’s McMaster University. Essence Webb, a graduate of Southern University (La.)

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

South Carolina college students complained of thousands of instances of mold exposure in dorm rooms over the past two years, according to a new investigation by the Charleston-based Post and Courier. Her death was never officially linked to mold exposure, but dozens of mold complaints were made by other students in her dorm.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

JUNE 8, 2023

With the rise of the new chatbot ChatGPT, colleges are restructuring some courses and taking preventive measures. Responses of Colleges Some educators, however, see ChatGPT as an opportunity, not a threat. However, other colleges point to the difficulty of controlling cheating by students. A red flag instantly went up.

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Echo Delta

MAY 3, 2022

As students say about why they chose and stay at their college or university, “it’s the community, the people.”. May 24-26, is the “nack-cap” (NACCAP – National Association of Christian College Admissions Professionals) conference hosted by Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.

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Higher Ed Marketing Lab

AUGUST 12, 2021

Joining us in the conversation is Brad Pochard, AVP for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions at Furman University. Joining us in the conversation is Brad Pochard, AVP for enrollment and Dean of admissions at Furman University. I serve as ADP for enrollment and Dean of admissions at Furman University.

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Faculty Recruitment Scholarship Schooling 40

Echo Delta

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

With the pandemic in full swing, universities everywhere rushed to stage visits virtually. Colleges realized the pre-pandemic visit just wouldn’t cut it anymore. Joining Jeff is Maria or Mae Watters, assistant director of admissions at Sewanee, the University of the South. Webinar Summary. Mae Watters: I am.

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