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John Tomasi on the Future of Free Speech
John Tomasi sees "lots of potential for Heterodox Academy to help build a culture of open inquiry at Furman."
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The Belltower Times
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📰The Belltower Times (November 2025)
FFSA receives shoutout from President Davis over Homecoming weekend.
Nov 4
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📰The Belltower Times (October 2025)
Furman's new "Dins Digest" is worthy of praise and might reflect a new approach to engaging alumni.
Oct 6
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📰The Belltower Times (September 2025)
Furman has an extensive network of successful conservative alumni. Why don't they brag about it more?
Sep 8
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Dear President Davis
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Dear President Davis (November 2025)
Challenging Alumni to Think Seriously about Furman's Future
Nov 10
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Dear President Davis (October 2025)
Can Furman build on these two positive steps?
Oct 14
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Dear President Davis (September 2025)
Is Lack of Community the Reason for Student Self-Censorship at Furman?
Sep 15
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Jeffrey Salmon
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✉️ Dear President Davis (August 2025)
Has Furman Changed its Politicized Hiring Practices?
Aug 11
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Jeffrey Salmon
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The Data Din
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Follow the Money: What Furman’s 990s Reveal
The University is suffering from a serious case of administrative bloat.
Nov 25
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Furman's Annual Tuition Has Increased More Than %10,000 Since 1960
How has Furman's tuition changed since 1960?
Oct 20
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Evan Myers
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Why did Furman Score an "F" in Free Speech? (September 2025)
Why did FIRE Give Furman an "F" in Free Speech?
Sep 22
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The Data Din (August 2025)
What's going on with Furman's freshman enrollment?
Aug 18
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📊 The Data Din (July 2025)
What is Furman's four-year graduation rate?
Jul 21
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The Paladin Report
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John Tomasi on the Future of Free Speech
John Tomasi sees "lots of potential for Heterodox Academy to help build a culture of open inquiry at Furman."
Dec 1
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Alex Hibbs
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The Paladin Report (September 2025)
"The climate around controversy and campus dialogue has gotten a lot worse," says Carter Ozburn, Editor-in-Chief of The Paladin.
Sep 29
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Alex Hibbs
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🕵️ The Paladin Report (August 2025)
How does Furman engage with alumni, with new director of Alumni Engagement, Ford Riddle.
Aug 25
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Alex Hibbs
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🕵️ The Paladin Report (July 2025)
What is “On Discourse” with Dr. Brent Nelsen – A closer look at Furman’s plan to foster civil debate.
Jul 28
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Surveys
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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
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Student Newspaper Election Survey Shows Social Impact of Political Divisions
"Almost half of Democrats expressed a degree of unwillingness to be friends with people who voted differently."
Nov 14, 2024
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Here's What Students are Saying about Free Speech at Furman
"In many of my classes I avoid expressing my opinion simply because I don’t want to drop my grade."
Sep 16, 2024
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Furman Falls 58 Places to 221st out of 251 Schools in FIRE’s Latest Free Speech Rankings
How will the University respond?
Sep 5, 2024
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New ACTA Survey of Furman Students Reveals Troubling Attitudes Toward Free Speech
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni, in partnership with the College Pulse, released a survey earlier this month examining Furman University…
Feb 28, 2024
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Archives
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Furman Free Speech Round-Up (April)
Celebrating you, our readers, and examining Furman's admissions statistics.
Apr 14
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