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A More Personal Welcome: Inside Furman's Renovated Admissions Center

Furman University’s newly renovated Hartness Admissions Center offers prospective students and families a more welcoming, personalized campus visit experience, with redesigned spaces that encourage connection, conversation and a sense of belonging.

Darren Hick talks legal, ethical, moral issues surrounding AI

Furman's Darren Hick waxes philosophical on the ethical, legal and moral issues swirling around the use of artificial intelligence and ownership of content produced with it.

Brent Nelsen wraps midterm elections on FOX Carolina

With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, Furman's Brent Nelsen explains why Democrats nearly swept the board in national and down-ballot races. He goes in depth with FOX Carolina's Justin Dougherty.

Food, culture and connection bring NAIA and HOLA together

The Native American and Indigenous Peoples Association at Furman will partner with HOLA for an evening that celebrates the coming together of cultures during Native American Heritage Month.

Brent Nelsen weighs in on SC Democratic State House surge

Nelsen says what happened in the South Carolina House might be more surprising than Annie Andrews' Senate seat win over Republican Darline Graham. He spoke with a WIS 10 reporter.

Furman's Fleming, Vinson speak to Greenville News about U.S. Senate seat flip

Furman politics experts David Fleming and Danielle Vinson weigh in on Annie Andrew's ability to turn SC counties blue in the U.S. Senate race.

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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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