Furman Hall rededication, plaque unveiling

Dear Furman Community,

I would like to invite you to attend a campus ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. to rededicate Furman Hall and unveil a new plaque providing context for its name. The event will be held at the Furman Mall-side entrance to the building.

The building’s new name, which removes “James C.,” was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees this past May to honor the entire Furman family and celebrate and note “the diverse community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who study, work and gather” on the campus. The decision was based on a recommendation from the “Seeking Abraham” report.

Board Chair Alec Taylor ’75, Chief Diversity Officer Michael Jennings, and Distinguished University Public Historian and Scholar Courtney Tollison ’99 will join me in speaking at the event. Alex Sealey ’21, one of Dr. Tollison’s students, will describe a project she is working on to more fully tell the story of Clark Murphy, who worked at the Greenville Woman’s College, which later merged with Furman.

Changing the name of one of our signature buildings is an important step toward including and recognizing the entire Furman family and all who have contributed to our history and success. I hope everyone will join us as we mark this special day in Furman history.

Please see our news release for more information.

Warmly,

Elizabeth Davis
President