Furman Free Speech Alliance Receives Generous Start-up Grant
Following grant from Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, FFSA launches as not-for-profit organization.
Press Release: Contact: Jeff Salmon - Furmanfreespeech@gmail.com
The Furman Free Speech Alliance (FFSA) is pleased to announce its formal launch as a not-for-profit organization with a generous grant from the Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation. Thanks to this gift, as well as support from other alumni and friends of Furman University, FFSA will work toward expanding its membership, increasing its influence, and improving the climate for free expression and viewpoint diversity at Furman.
President Jeff Salmon ’72, said that “Furman Free Speech Alliance is pleased to receive this grant award and will put it towards immediately improving Furman’s campus climate, where students are currently censoring themselves at an alarming rate.”
Furman should attract students because it is widely known to be a home for free speech and an intellectual setting where diverse ideas are respected and encouraged. Where Furman advances these principles, it will receive our praise and support. Where we see evidence that these principles are not being followed, we will work to raise awareness among Furman stakeholders.
Please visit our website to learn more about our mission, find examples of why we are concerned about free speech at Furman, and explore ways you can join us in addressing this important issue.
FFSA is not officially affiliated with Furman University. It is a non-partisan organization founded by a group of Furman University alumni and parents to make the case for free expression and to protect and promote academic freedom on campus. In so doing, we aim to provide support for students, professors, administrators, and our fellow alumni who speak up for open debate and viewpoint diversity.
Visit us at Furman Free Speech Alliance and see how you can help.