After months of deliberation beginning last spring, the Steering Committee has released Furman's newest strategic plan, Vision 2020. The plan lays out the university's objectives for the next decade. "It is about, essentially, identifying Furman's mission and how to best go about realizing that in the coming 10 years," said Mark Kelly, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at Furman.
Mrs. Christine "Cricket" Wehunt, a Furman Dining Hall employee, passed away on September 27, 2011. Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Mrs. Christine had a son who attended Furman and three grandsons whom she adored. She was actively involved with her church, Berea First Baptist, and was well known for her generous and selfless spirit.
"Furman Blood runs deep," said Alumni Director Tom Triplitt. A Furman graduate himself, Triplitt stressed the importance of keeping Furman alumni involved with the university after they receive their degree.
On Tuesday, October 4, the Riley Institute brought Diane Ravitch to Furman to discuss her new book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education.
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