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Elle Warne: MAT Student Spotlight
As one of the first graduates of Furman's new Master of Arts in Teaching program, Elle Warne Joins us to discuss her experiences through the program. After her graduation, Elle is preparing to take on...
Continue ReadingDaniel Hoilett: Student Spotlight
https://youtu.be/JW6qzDJeH6A My name is Daniel Hoilett, my students call me Mr. Hoilett or Mr. H. I have taught second grade for 4 years, and then I taught 4th grade for 2 years. I teach at...
Continue Reading4 Tips for Managing the Transition to Teaching Online
Furman M.A.Ed. student Daniel Hoilett shares some tips for teachers and discusses how he managed his transition from teaching classes in-person to teaching online during the 2020-21 Covid-19 Quarantine and how it resulted in a...
Continue ReadingDesign (with a Capital D): Insighter Series with David Butler
This event will be LIVE: Wednesday, April 28 at 4pm on Zoom. Meeting ID: 925 1095 9421Passcode: 337625 David Butler, former Global Head of Design at Coca-Cola, shares an insider's take on design: As designers,...
Continue ReadingGet Vaccinated on Campus!
The Furman Focused Team has asked us to announce that there are still spots left for getting the COVID vaccine this Saturday, April 17 on our campus. Appointments are available for those interested in receiving their first...
Continue ReadingMelanie Rankin: Alumni Spotlight
Master's Student, and Graphic Design USA "Student to Watch," Melanie Rankin discusses her time in the Strategic Design program and how it took her from a general business background to her dream job! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8wb1dQCoH4 ...
Continue ReadingThe Furman/MAD Network Got Me a Job!
Master's Student Melanie Rankin discusses how the network available through the partnership between Furman University and the MAD School of ideas gave her a superior learning experience and helped her land her dream job! https://youtu.be/Enh_KEWgwuk...
Continue ReadingDesign Project: Buddy the Bud Light (Beer Dispensing) Dog
Master of Arts in Strategic Design Student Melanie Rankin discusses one of her more memorable projects where she was tasked with building her very own dog made from unconventional items. https://youtu.be/PcLTpt30Dkw The assignment was that...
Continue ReadingFurman’s Master of Arts in Teaching: Launching Careers in Teaching
https://vimeo.com/403850301 From the Transcript: Dr. Mike Svec: What Inspires me about the Furman MAT program is that it is addressing a pressing need. South Carolina as well as the nation, is facing a teacher shortage,...
Continue ReadingFurman TESOL Student Named Finalist for 2020-21 SC Teacher of the Year
Summit Drive Elementary third grade teacher and current Master of Arts in Education Student Angelica Childes is a top 5 finalist for the South Carolina Teacher of the Year award. Angelica is specializing in Teaching...
Continue ReadingVirtual Technology Fieldtrip Brings Students into the Classroom
Students in Dr. Lipscomb’s EDU 432 Integrating Curriculum and Technology course spent the morning on a virtual technology visit with students and teachers at Fairforest Elementary School in Spartanburg School District 6. Furman Education Department...
Continue Reading“Share a Smile” MAEd Students Receive Notes of Encouragement from Fourth-Graders
Students in Dr. Katie Kelly’s EDU 331 class, including Carson McMonagle and Sarah Brower ‘22, received these sweet notes of encouragement from fourth-graders at Roebuck Elementary School. They’ve been reading and discussing books with these...
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