Furman Senior Viewbook by Furman University

WHY FURMAN?

BECAUSE OTHER SCHOOLS MAKE PROMISES. WE MAKE GUARANTEES .

GUARANTEED HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES. Every student gets funded research, study away, or internship opportunities – not just the lucky few.

GUARANTEED PERSONAL ATTENTION.

10:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know your name, not just your student ID number.

GUARANTEED SUPPORT. Our unique two-year Pathways program guides you from day one through graduation – the only program of its kind in the nation.

GUARANTEED OUTCOMES. 98% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months. 100% of pre-med students accepted to medical school. 100% of pre-law students accepted to law school.

At most colleges, you compete for opportunities. At Furman, opportunities are built into your experience. That’s not luck – that’s intentional design.

EXPLORE OUR

MAJORS AND MINORS

YOUR COURSE TO PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS

THERE’S A MOMENT WHEN YOU KNOW – YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE. AT FURMAN, EVERYTHING IS PERSONAL.

HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS ENRICHED BY FACULTY-LED RESEARCH AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

75+ areas of study with #7 Most Innovative Schools (U.S. News & World Report) ranking

Guaranteed experiential learning: 86% of students participate in research, study away, or internships

700+ company internship partners across 23 countries

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IMMERSIVE, VIBRANT

HIGH-TOUCH AND PURPOSEFUL STUDENTCENTERED SUPPORT

10:1 student-to-faculty ratio with no teaching assistants

AWARD-WINNING PATHWAYS PROGRAM – the only twoyear advising program in the nation

33,000+ distinguished alumni network providing mentorship

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY

#23 Most Beautiful Campus (Travel & Leisure)

95% of students live on campus all four years

Greenville ranked #4 BEST PLACES TO LIVE (U.S. News & World Report)

TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDED TO STUDENTS ANNUALLY $93.5M A PLACE WHERE INVESTMENT YIELDS LIFELONG RETURNS

FURMAN STUDENTS WITH DEMONSTRATED NEED RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL AID 100%

ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST VALUE COLLEGES (U.S. News & World Report)

YOUR JOURNEY, OUR SUPPORT

PATHWAYS PROGRAM: THE ONLY TWO-YEAR ADVISING PROGRAM IN THE NATION

The Furman experience is purposefully designed to guarantee you get the absolute most value out of your college journey. This personalized approach transforms your education into a high-impact pursuit tailored to your goals.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:

PERSONALIZED ATTENTION: Weekly meetings with dedicated advisors and peer mentors

GUARANTEED ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES: Secure research, study away and internships

DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS: 100% of students complete CliftonStrengths assessment

CONNECT WITH ALUMNI: Mentoring through our 33,000+ graduate network

CONTINUED SUPPORT: Your team works with you all four years

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EXPERIENCE

CURIOSITY TO CAREER

WILLIAM WALLACE ’25 ACCOUNTING

WILLIAM TRANSFERRED TO FURMAN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, FOLLOWING HIS FAMILY’S LEGACY WHILE DISCOVERING HIS PASSION FOR ACCOUNTING AND DATA ANALYTICS. HIS DIVERSE EXPERIENCES LED TO A POSITION WITH ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP ACCOUNTING FIRMS.

Sandy Roberson, professor and chair of business and accounting, helped him see accounting as storytelling with

Participated in undergraduate research with Marion McHugh, associate professor of business and accounting

Completed multiple internships including Hendrick Motorsports, ARC Advisors, and PwC to explore various fields

Connected with KPMG recruiter through Furman’s career fair, leading to months of valuable mentorship

Reaffiliated with Sigma Chi fraternity after transferring, finding his greatest source of support and lifelong friendships

Secured a position as international tax associate with KPMG in Jacksonville, Florida, focusing on global shipping and logistics

“I came in thinking accounting was just numbers on paper, but quickly learned it’s about telling a story with numbers – what they mean, how they drive decisions.”

– WILLIAM WALLACE ’25, ACCOUNTING

BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

Furman’s business tracks prepare bold, adaptive leaders for today’s complex world. Build a strong foundation in business principles while developing communication and problem-solving skills that set top performers apart.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH:

• Accounting

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Finance

• Marketing

• International Business

Beyond the classroom, engage in professional development through The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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FROM PASSION TO PURPOSE

AMANDA NNODIM ’25 HEALTH SCIENCES

“I wouldn’t be where I am without my sorority and sisters. They helped me become who I am and who

AMANDA NNODIM ’25, HEALTH SCIENCES

AMANDA TRANSFORMED HER LOVE FOR HELPING OTHERS INTO A CLEAR HEALTHCARE PATH, BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

HER INSPIRING JOURNEY:

• Resident Assistant and First Year Advisor

• NAACP and sorority leadership

• Patient care experience for healthcare career

• Harry B. Shucker Outstanding Student Leader Award

• Mentored by Franklin Ellis, Center for Interpersonal Connections director

• Moving to Dallas as certified nursing assistant in labor and delivery

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IN LAW

MARY COMBINED HER PASSION FOR LITERATURE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR INTO PRE-LAW SUCCESS, EARNING A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO LAW SCHOOL.

Double-majored English & Psychology on pre-law track

Furman basketball meme during 2023 March Madness

Competitive cheerleading while maintaining academics

Carolina Legal Research Fellowship with full scholarship

LEADING ON AND OFF THE COURT

ELIJAH PORITZKY ’25 COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES

ELIJAH DISCOVERED HIS VOICE THROUGH MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING WHILE LEADING THE TENNIS TEAM, PROVING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TRANSFER SEAMLESSLY BETWEEN ATHLETICS AND ACADEMICS.

HIS MULTIFACETED ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Captain of men’s tennis team

• Regional Society of Professional Journalists “mark of excellence” award

• Advanced to national competition from 12 SPJ regions

• Created “Covering the Court” podcast

• NATAS Student Production Award for “Saving Sam”

• Furman’s Hall of Leaders Award for Excellence in Service & Leadership

• Plans professional tennis while keeping media opportunities open

“I never thought I’d find myself in leadership positions, but slowly got to that point. I’ve led teams and groups and loved every moment.”

– ELIJAH PORITZKY ’25, COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES

COMMUNICATION STUDIES PROGRAM

In today’s information-saturated world, effective communication is currency. The ability to tell stories and motivate people touches every successful career aspect.

CAREER PATHWAYS:

• Advocacy

• Marketing & PR

• Journalism

• Sports Administration

• Consulting

• Graduate Studies

Students engage in hands-on media production, gain global perspective through study abroad, and secure competitive internships in Greenville’s top-10 Southeast media market.

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FIND YOUR PLACE, YOURSELF AND YOUR PEOPLE

COMMITTED TO RESIDENTIAL LIFE

When you live and learn in community, you develop deeper bonds and stronger friendships. Everything you need is right outside your door. Brand-new or newly renovated residence halls, guaranteed housing, and no rent worries let you focus on what matters. Your living experience grows with you.

LIVE ON CAMPUS ALL FOUR YEARS 95% ALL HOUSING RENOVATED IN LAST 8 YEARS

GET INVOLVED AND MAKE YOUR MARK

Campus thrives on student involvement – join the student government, sororities and fraternities, Furman Outdoors Club, Investment Club, or the Justice Forum, to name a few.

185+ student organizations

14 sorority and fraternity organizations with deferred recruitment DIN IT TO WIN IT

18 Division I teams thrive on loyalty, dedication and passionate fans that bleed purple. Furman is known for its competitive spirit and memorable upsets against powerhouse programs.

Free tickets to all home sporting events for students. Furman advanced to NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round in 2023.