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Local and global news outlets cover Stubb/Rudd event at Furman

A capacity crowd welcomed Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Gen. Joshua Rudd in an event presented by the Tocqueville Center in partnership with The Riley Institute and Furman ROTC.

Danielle Vinson talks about AI and the campaign trail

With no laws governing the use of AI in political campaigns, Vinson says it's up to the candidates, the media and the public to determine what is tolerable and what is not in political messaging. See interviews on CBS affiliates WCSC and WTOC.

Furman Theatre shines in American Theatre article

Furman Theatre gets a shoutout for its involvement in the most-produced play of the 2026-2027 season, "John Proctor Is the Villain" by Kimberly Belflower.

RISE interns help Greenville nonprofits build lasting impact

RISE interns helped Greater Good Greenville and Greenville Together advance meaningful projects while gaining hands-on experience addressing challenges across the Upstate.

Furman Theatre Arts announces 2026-2027 season

Join Furman Theatre as the university celebrates its bicentennial with Furman Made, a season featuring returning alumni artists, commissioned new work and bold theatrical storytelling. Season flex passes and single tickets for fall shows on sale now.

Furman students take on BMW as Catalyst Fellows

Three Furman students spent their summer as BMW Catalyst Fellows, using skills sharpened at the Hill Institute’s Next Big Idea challenge to research and pitch solutions for the global automaker.

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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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