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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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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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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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The Belltower Times
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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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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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The Bain of Furman's Existence
Furman's recent admissions 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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Furman's Big Incoming Freshman Class is a Big Opportunity
It is time to establish a new first-year writing seminar focused on the First Amendment.
May 4
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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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Dear President Davis
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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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Dear President Davis (April 2026)
Does the Furman Faculty Support Viewpoint Diversity?
Apr 15
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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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Furman Free Speech Alliance
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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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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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One Student's Perspective on President Davis
While grateful for her hard work and dedication, many students feel somewhat indifferent to her departure.
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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.
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Dear President Davis (June 2026)
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Jun 10
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The Bain of Furman's Existence
Furman's recent admissions push was largely outsourced to professional consultants and was incredibly expensive.
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Anna VanDoodewaard appreciated the career advising, but she could do without the balloon games and stress balls.
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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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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's 'Act of Intolerance' Policy Earns Poor Rating from FIRE
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May 5, 2025
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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 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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