Affording College in Upstate SC: Tips for Adult Learners BY Matt BowersoxMay 14, 2019 Greenville, South Carolina and much of the surrounding area has seen an incredible economic explosion over the past 10 years. Industries such as manufacturing, technology, …
A Furman Degree Skyrockets Alum’s Career BY Matt BowersoxFebruary 14, 2019 From the start, Tiffiny Murphy ‘16 knew she made the right decision by enrolling in Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES). Tiffiny enjoyed the business aspect …
Working Mother of Four Takes the Leap Into Completing Her Degree BY Matt BowersoxDecember 18, 2018 By Ron Wagner ’93, Contributing Writer Elle Cohen isn’t afraid of hard work, but work alone wasn’t going to advance her career any further. “There …
UES Degree Provides Foundation for Future Success BY Matt BowersoxDecember 18, 2018 by Beth Crews ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ALICIA AMARAL ’91 – A business valuation expert with BDO Consulting and adjunct instructor at Tufts University in Boston, MA, Alicia …
When Climbing the Corporate Ladder Takes a Bachelor’s Degree BY Matt BowersoxDecember 18, 2018 By Ron Wagner ’93, Contributing Writer Mark Loftin’s family downplayed the importance of a college education, and for most of his working life, he provided …
Philosophy as Disruptive Business Practice BY Matt BowersoxNovember 19, 2018 by Dr. Aaron Simmons, Professor of Philosophy at Furman University I have been honored to work with some extremely talented women and men in the …
Is a bachelor’s degree worth it? BY Matt BowersoxOctober 29, 2018Leave a Comment on Is a bachelor’s degree worth it? If you’re a working adult who either never went to college or went to college for a while without finishing, you are not alone—only 40% of …
Choosing a College: Where Do You Start? BY Brandi RobertsOctober 29, 2018Leave a Comment on Choosing a College: Where Do You Start? College rankings are a good starting place to begin comparing different universities, but when it comes to finding the best fit for you, there are …
UES Student, Furman’s First United Way Scholarship Recipient BY Matt BowersoxOctober 29, 2018Leave a Comment on UES Student, Furman’s First United Way Scholarship Recipient The next step toward a better life became a little easier this year for Undergraduate Evening Studies student Julia Gordievsky as she became the first-ever …