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John Roberts, FUnet Editor
A record 235 prospective students and their families will be on campus this weekend for Fall for Furman. The event, a chance for Admission staff and university faculty to showcase the campus and programs, includes a campus tour, an address by President Smolla, and academic and activities fairs. &l...
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FUnet Video: Bringing Back the Cheer
John Roberts, FUnet Editor
Furman President Rod Smolla reinstated the "FU 1 time!" cheer during the Paladins' home-game opener Saturday against Presbyterian College.  The cheer was made popular by the late John E. Johns who served as president 1976-94.  Dwight Covington, ticket sales coordinator and unoffi...
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  • Where are Furman students from:
    46 states
    47 countries
    30% are approximately from South Carolina.
    Other states with largest percentages are
    Georgia (16.5%), N.C. (11%), Tennessee (7%), Florida (6.5%).
  • What are Furman students involved in:
    12.5% in Division I intercollegiate sports.
    44% in intramural sports and 11% in club sports.
    47% of women pledge a sorority.
    40% of men join a fraternity.
    75% report having had an internships or participated in student/faculty research.
    65% are involved in service learning.
  • What do Furman students do after graduation:
    39—42% of students head directly to grad school:
    Out of that group:
    55—56% hit the job market.
    And:
    76% enter a program related to their major.
    11% head to law school.
    10—12% head to medical school, dental school or a health-related program.
    55—56%go into other health-related programs.
  • What do Furman Students do after graduating 4:
    41% head directly to graduate school
    Out of that group:
    42% enter a graduate program related to their major.
    18% head to law school.
    12% go to medical or dental school.
    7%go into other health-related programs.
    55—57% hit the job market (aided by the experiences they've had at Furman— Internships, study away, research with professors — as well as assistance from Career Services).