Impacting the community

Mike Buddie

Furman President Elizabeth Davis and Athletics Director Mike Buddie have been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s “50 Most Influential” people for 2017. The list honors the region’s most influential citizens, and the selection of the 50 individuals was based on staff research and community nominations. Davis was cited for her work in strengthening Furman’s ties with the local community, and Buddie was lauded for his efforts in bringing the first round of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament to Greenville last March.