Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Furman University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Greenville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,554
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
218070
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Paladins
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
905
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
79%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Furman University
The Furman Advantage is Furman University's new vision aimed at transforming the college experience and redefining liberal arts education to deliver immediate and lifelong value. It promises every student unparalleled opportunities for relevant real-world experiences, including community-centered learning, career explorations, internships, faculty research collaborations, and global study. The vision emphasizes a personalized, integrated four-year pathway, supported by a robust community of mentors, preparing students for diverse workplaces and lives of purpose, success, and community contribution. A key component is the commitment to tracking and assessing student experiences and outcomes to continuously enhance educational value and community engagement, supported by a significant gift from the Duke Endowment.
The Board of Trustees held an announcement event to discuss recommendations from the Special Committee on Slavery and Justice. The board unanimously supported several initiatives, including the creation of a day of celebration, the construction of a statue of Joseph Vaughn (the university's first African American student), the naming of the Abraham Sims Plaza to honor enslaved persons who built early campuses, and the renaming of various buildings and complexes to honor individuals who contributed to the university's history. These actions aim to ensure an inclusive future and tell the complete story of the university's past.
This report details Furman University's examination of its historical ties to slavery and its enduring legacies. It proposes a comprehensive framework for repair and justice, encompassing strategic recommendations for the campus landscape, university finances, educational practices, and community engagement. The plan aims to acknowledge past harms, foster inclusivity, ensure financial equity, promote truth-telling, and encourage holistic healing and engagement with all affected communities to guide Furman towards a more just future.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Furman University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Furman University.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
