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The Cook Political Report, Jessica Taylor '07 featured in Washington Post article

Furman alum Jessica Taylor '07 is part of The Cook Political Report, a closely watched and respected barometer of upcoming electoral races. The Washington Post lays out why the source is "Washington's favorite political oracle."

Brent Nelsen talks midterm turnout, vote-splitting with WIS 10

As South Carolina's U.S. Senate race tightens, Furman's Brent Nelsen explains why President Donald Trump is campaigning in Ralph Norman territory.

Furman named among world's most beautiful college campuses

Furman University ranked No. 12 on House Beautiful’s list of the world’s most beautiful college campuses, earning recognition for its iconic Bell Tower and scenic 750-acre campus.

Brent Nelsen unpacks what a Netanyahu defeat could hold for the prime minister

Ahead of Israel's first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, India news outlet CNBC TV18 turns to Brent Nelsen to explain the potential fallout for Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Danielle Vinson comments on Trump's Upstate visit

Even in a red state like South Carolina, Republican voters may stay home amid polling numbers that appear to favor Democrats. Danielle Vinson says Trump is here to generate enthusiasm for the Republican base.

A look back at Homecoming Week 2026

Furman University celebrated Homecoming, its bicentennial and the conclusion of it's largest fundraising campaign in the university's history during one spectacular week.

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Spring 2026 Features

200 Things We Love About Furman

When celebrating something as monumental as a bicentennial, it’s important to go big when talking about it. For Furman University’s 200th birthday, we are naming 200 things we love about the Purple and White. What will you add to the list?

The Roots Run Deep

Long-term faculty and staff have nurtured Furman’s success for generations. These nine dedicated Paladins have been on campus for 40 years and more and we celebrate them and remember one who passed.

Fact or Folklore?: Furman's Urban Legends

Myths and legends are part of Furman's cirriculum, but the university itself has plenty of stories to tell. What is true and what is tall tale remains to be seen, but hearing the yarns is fun enough all by itself.

The promise is real

We see clearly the promise of setting Furman apart in higher education and preparing our students as never before to be agents of inspiration, leadership and change in the world.

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