Archive - Furman Free Speech Alliance

It's Syllabus Season

Furman faculty should consider adding a statement supporting free speech to their syllabi.

Aug 12 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

Dear President Davis (August 2026)

Why Have People Lost Confidence in Higher Education?

Aug 5 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

July 2026

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

The Paladin Report, with FIRE's Robert Shibley

On the First Amendment, Academic Freedom, Title IX, and much more...

Jul 22 • Alex Hibbs and Robert Shibley

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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 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

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 • Furman Free Speech Alliance and Ellison White

June 2026

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 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

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 • Alex Hibbs

Dear President Davis (June 2026)

Will Furman's Next President Execute the Core Mission of the University?

Jun 10 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

The Bain of Furman's Existence

Furman's recent enrollment push was largely outsourced to professional consultants and was incredibly expensive.

Jun 3 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

May 2026

Pathways: What Works and What's Fluff

Anna VanDoodewaard appreciated the career advising, but she could do without the balloon games and stress balls.

May 27 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

Dear President Davis (May 2026)

Can the Faculty Follow Your Advice?

May 19 • Furman Free Speech Alliance

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