Furman University Parents

FREE PARENT T-SHIRT ALERT - Welcome Furman parents! Take a break from toting boxes, and be sure to stop by the Community Connections Fair in the Hill Courtyard outside Trone Student Center. 1-3pm today only

Is Your Teen Worried About Leaving Their Dog Behind When They Go to College? Here's how to prepare your college student—and you—for perhaps the first big loss your teen may experience, the loss of the family pet.

New College Parents, Just Remember Three Simple Words So, while I can still see your frostily frustrated face, I will whisper just three little words to help you weather this storm: You do you.

When Did We Become the 'Old People' In the Neighborhood? I'm watching the new babies born and all the firsts with parents. These Littles and "Half-Grown" kids are somehow drawn to my husband and me.

Welcome your freshman student to campus with a collection of Furman swag items! Paladin Pride Kits are on sale along with the official Class of 2028 photo, a longstanding tradition at Furman.

Order before Monday, August 19 at https://alumnievents.furman.edu/e/class-of-2028-welcome-kits/.

Five Things I Tell Worried Parents About That First College Drop Off We are just weeks away from dropping our youngest child off to college and the ease with which I am approaching this milestone shocks me.

I Have People Fooled That I'm Okay With My Kids Leaving Home I have five kids out there that I think of every minute of the day and hope that they are living the life they want and are happy.

Here are the 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Kids Left for College Your teens are off to college and it's time to connect with old friends, do things you’ve always wanted to do or do nothing at all.

Happy 4th of July, Paladins! �

The gift year ends tomorrow, June 30, and time is running out to be included as a 2023-2024 donor. Give now at bit.ly/3VPTZJf to join the community of alumni, parents, and friends whose collective gifts ensure continues to transform the lives of our students.

Did you know your year-end gift contributes to our ambitious campaign? The clock is ticking to make your 2023-24 gift before June 30 at bit.ly/3VPTZJf.

Donate now to help enrich educational opportunities available to students through The Furman Advantage.

Furman Family Weekend. September 27-29. Each fall we invite you to experience our campus. Please visit this site often for updates regarding Furman University’s Family Weekend, a way for families to learn about their students’ home away from home.

Family Weekend Each fall we invite you to experience our campus. Please visit this site often for updates regarding Furman University's Family Weekend, a way for

Annual donors make an important philanthropic impact on Furman, allowing the university to deliver on the promise of The Furman Advantage. Donate by June 30 at bit.ly/3VPTZJf to support the Furman experience that prepares our students for lives of purpose and accelerated career and community impact.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember all of the brave Furman Paladins and Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Alumni Journey Trip to Italy: Furman friends and alumni retraced the Italian campaign of World War II from Sicily to Rome through southern Italy. They explored the Allied advance, visited the Valley of the Temples, Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Herculaneum, toured a battlefield of Monte Cassino, Anzio and toured sites of ancient Rome. LTC William Price (a former member of the Department of Military Science) and his wife, Dr. Sarah Worth (Professor of Philosophy and Foodie extraordinaire) were the guides on this fun and delicious tour of Italian history.

Brotherly Bonding: How My College Sons Grew Close Again As teens, my sons drifted apart. Sharing meals while in college in the same city seemed to repair the rift.

In this episode of the Class E Podcast, we sat down with guest Martine Helou-Allen, CEO and founder of RIZE Prevention. Martine shares her personal journey and how it led her to create a groundbreaking program empowering teens to resist drugs and make healthy choices. Through RIZE, Martine is transforming communities by addressing the root causes of addiction and offering hope to young people. Join us as we explore her inspiring story and the impact of RIZE Prevention.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bNl45i

Share your Career Path with a Furman Student:

• Help recent graduates transition from college life to work beyond campus.

• Share your experiences with students who are examining careers and majors. What would you tell your college self?

• Assist academic departments by participating in a virtual or in-person panel to speak about your major and how it impacted your career.

• Host Furman students at your place of business for a tour and discussion about the day-to-day experience.

Interested? Please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/41M9DFD

Questions: Email Melanie Armstrong at [email protected]

The Biggest Difference Between College In the 90s and Today I found my people in college, but everything has changed. The campuses we visited were quiet. Students were plugged in to their phones.

Should We Track Our College Kids? In my former role as Dean of Students, I was aghast when I learned from a student's parents that they were tracking him using an app on their cell phones. Though he knew of it, this struck me as a huge breach of privacy and trust. Knowing their son was out until all hours of the night seemed inva

We Made Sacrifices to Pay for This and, for Our Family, It Was Worth Every Penny Vacations with adult children are freaking awesome. Four tips for an unforgettable family getaway, now that the kids are grown.

Join us as we celebrate our 10th Annual Dins Day on Tuesday, April 23 at a city near you!

The following FAN Clubs are having Dins Day events: Atlanta, Birmingham, Bluegrass, Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Richmond, Savannah, Triangle, Upstate and Washington D.C.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4awulOH

Today is Furman Engaged, a day dedicated to highlighting the diverse and immersive learning experiences guaranteed by . Students, we’re excited to celebrate your accomplishments! Get the schedule here:
https://www.furman.edu/furman-engaged/