Homecoming 2020 looked and felt very different from all previous years, as COVID-19 changed the way Paladins connected with one another and celebrated the Furman family. While following all health protocols, students enjoyed Athletics’ Purple and White Week scrimmages, a band showcase, the Rollin’ Dins Parade, and DIN it to WIN contests, prizes and games. Meanwhile, Furman alumni, friends and families celebrated Homecoming and Reunion Weekend with online activities during the first-ever Virtual Homecoming #FurmanAtHome, hosted by the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement. #FurmanAtHome brought a little bit of Furman into our homes – from department happy hours and virtual drop-ins to hosted conversations with faculty and trivia and bingo.

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Patrick Carolina '22 performs during the 2020 Homecoming festivities on campus, which included athletic scrimmages, a car parade and band showcase.
Patrick Carolina '22 performs during the 2020 Homecoming festivities on campus, which included athletic scrimmages, a car parade and band showcase.
Students participate in a chalking competition during Homecoming 2020.
Students participate in a chalking competition during Homecoming 2020.
Students participate in a chalking competition during Homecoming 2020.
Students participate in a chalking competition during Homecoming 2020.
Women’s lacrosse players hold a scrimmage during Athletics’ Purple and White Week, which included in-person scrimmages and virtual events for on-campus students and student-athlete family members.
Women’s lacrosse players hold a scrimmage during Athletics’ Purple and White Week, which included in-person scrimmages and virtual events for on-campus students and student-athlete family members.
Students compete in bubble soccer at Stone Stadium as part of the Furman University Student Activities Board’s
Students compete in bubble soccer at Stone Stadium as part of the Furman University Student Activities Board’s "DIN it to WIN it" three-day challenge.
Students compete in bubble soccer at Stone Stadium as part of the Furman University Student Activities Board’s
Students compete in bubble soccer at Stone Stadium as part of the Furman University Student Activities Board’s "DIN it to WIN it" three-day challenge.
Students gathered on Furman Mall for the Rollin’ Dins Parade, a car parade to celebrate Athletics, campus clubs, organizations and the campus community.
Students gathered on Furman Mall for the Rollin’ Dins Parade, a car parade to celebrate Athletics, campus clubs, organizations and the campus community.
Victor the Paladin greets students during the Rollin’ Dins Parade.
Victor the Paladin greets students during the Rollin’ Dins Parade.
Students gathered on Furman Mall for the Rollin’ Dins Parade, a car parade to celebrate Athletics, campus clubs, organizations and the campus community.
Students gathered on Furman Mall for the Rollin’ Dins Parade, a car parade to celebrate Athletics, campus clubs, organizations and the campus community.
Football players compete in a scrimmage game as part of Athletics’ Purple and White Week schedule of events.
Football players compete in a scrimmage game as part of Athletics’ Purple and White Week schedule of events.
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Wayne Anderson ’23 during the Homecoming football scrimmage, part of Athletics’ Purple and White Week.
Men’s soccer players during a scrimmage game during Athletics’ Purple and White Week.
Men’s soccer players during a scrimmage game during Athletics’ Purple and White Week.
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Denison Jones ’24 and Shaun-Chris Joash ’23 during a soccer scrimmage during Athletics’ Purple and White Week. Scrimmages followed health and safety protocols and allowed physical distancing.

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