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It's Syllabus Season
Furman faculty should consider adding a statement supporting free speech to their syllabi.
Aug 12
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ACTA's Advice to Furman on How to Find a New President
Trustees must lead the way, commit to a transparent process, and purposefully engage the campus community.
Jul 27
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Kyle Beltramini
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One Student's Perspective on President Davis
While grateful for her hard work and dedication, many students feel somewhat indifferent to her departure.
Jul 9
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Ellison White
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How FFSA Will Cover Furman's Presidential Search
Furman's alumni deserve a seat at the table throughout this process. We will give them one.
Jun 29
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The Belltower Times
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It's Syllabus Season
Furman faculty should consider adding a statement supporting free speech to their syllabi.
Aug 12
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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The Qualities We Are Looking for in Furman's Next President
Furman needs an outsider and a defender of free speech.
Jul 15
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The Bain of Furman's Existence
Furman's recent enrollment push was largely outsourced to professional consultants and was incredibly expensive.
Jun 3
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Dear President Davis
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Dear President Davis (August 2026)
Why Have People Lost Confidence in Higher Education?
Aug 5
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Dear President Davis (June 2026)
Will Furman's Next President Execute the Core Mission of the University?
Jun 10
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Dear President Davis (May 2026)
Can the Faculty Follow Your Advice?
May 19
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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The Data Din
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A Closer Look at Furman's Student-Faculty Ratio
And the opportunity it represents.
Apr 28
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Finding Love at Furman
Is there any truth to the Belltower myth?
Feb 17
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Is On Discourse Really Working?
The program's "end of the year" report shows encouraging results.
Jan 28
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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The Paladin Report
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The Paladin Report, with FIRE's Robert Shibley
On the First Amendment, Academic Freedom, Title IX, and much more...
Jul 22
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Alex Hibbs
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Robert Shibley
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56:51
"A Book Worthy of a Bicentennial"
Dr. Courtney Tollison '99 tells FFSA about her new history of Furman University
May 11
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Alex Hibbs
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Kevin Wallsten on the City Journal College Rankings
"Just because you know [a small group of conservative faculty] doesn’t mean that you have a truly diverse faculty," Wallsten argues.
Mar 30
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Alex Hibbs
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Dear President Davis (August 2026)
Why Have People Lost Confidence in Higher Education?
Aug 5
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
2
ACTA's Advice to Furman on How to Find a New President
Trustees must lead the way, commit to a transparent process, and purposefully engage the campus community.
Jul 27
•
Kyle Beltramini
and
Furman Free Speech Alliance
1
56:51
The Paladin Report, with FIRE's Robert Shibley
On the First Amendment, Academic Freedom, Title IX, and much more...
Jul 22
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Alex Hibbs
and
Robert Shibley
2
The Qualities We Are Looking for in Furman's Next President
Furman needs an outsider and a defender of free speech.
Jul 15
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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5
One Student's Perspective on President Davis
While grateful for her hard work and dedication, many students feel somewhat indifferent to her departure.
Jul 9
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
and
Ellison White
14
3
How FFSA Will Cover Furman's Presidential Search
Furman's alumni deserve a seat at the table throughout this process. We will give them one.
Jun 29
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Pathways and Furman's Next President
Furman's flagship advising program is a mix of real strengths and weaknesses. The next president will inherit both.
Jun 17
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Alex Hibbs
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Dear President Davis (June 2026)
Will Furman's Next President Execute the Core Mission of the University?
Jun 10
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Remembering Dr. Ty Tessitore
Honoring a great Furman professor.
Jan 14
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FIRE Gives Furman's Latest Non-Discrimination Policy a "Yellow Light"
Furman should revise one of its latest policies to fulfill its unequivocal commitment to free inquiry and free expression.
Nov 19, 2025
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Furman Free Speech Round-Up (June 2025)
Reflecting on this year's commencement address and celebrating the Fourth of July!
Jun 16, 2025
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Evan Myers
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Furman Free Speech Round-Up (May 2025)
Evaluating the faculty's statement on "The Lines Furman Must Not Cross" and wondering what President Elizabeth Davis's legacy will be.
May 12, 2025
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Furman's 'Act of Intolerance' Policy Earns Poor Rating from FIRE
Furman alumna shares how the University's student handbook may violate protected First Amendment rights in new analysis by the Foundation for Individual…
May 5, 2025
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Furman Free Speech Round-Up (April)
Celebrating you, our readers, and examining Furman's admissions statistics.
Apr 14, 2025
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Furman Free Speech Round-Up (March)
On our unanswered open letter and an outrageous student event this month.
Mar 10, 2025
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Dear Elizabeth Davis, it is Time to Cut Furman’s DEI Programs
Changes coming from Washington have made getting rid of DEI at Furman more urgent than ever.
Feb 27, 2025
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