Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, has announced a $1 million gift from alumna Sarah Herring (’66, H ’01) in support of the Furman Women’s Impact Network (FurmanWIN).
FurmanWIN organizes and engages all alumni to develop meaningful relationships with one another and the university. The group started in 2019 with 21 alumnae discussing how women in leadership and philanthropy could impact the university’s trajectory. Herring is a founding member of FurmanWIN, and her gift will support the group’s endowed fund, which provides scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and other student stipends.
“I see scholarships as the best way to seed for the future,” said Herring. “It’s a win that goes far beyond what the dollars alone do.”…