"What really matters is that these young people have shown initiative, principle, courage, and commitment - all traits of character that we would welcome in our own children and wish for in our leaders. They deserve our respect and our support. They have mine."

T. Dean Williams is a graduate and former Trustee of Furman University. He chaired the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees and served five terms on Furman’s Advisory Council, most recently as its Chairman.